Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6 to Exclusively Use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC: Report

Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S24 series in January with Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets. It packed Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the US variants of the Galaxy S24 and S24+, but the phones arrived in other regions with the Exynos 2400 chipset. The South Korean tech conglomerate was rumored to be following this dual-chip strategy for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 However, a new report contradicts that claim and suggests that Samsung will use Qualcomm’s latest chipset in its next-gen lineup. phones

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6 SoC details

Korean publication The Elec claims that Samsung will exclusively use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processors for its upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. The chipset will reportedly be tagged “For Galaxy” like the current and older generation of foldable devices and the Galaxy series S. It was previously reported that in some regions the new phones will be equipped with Exynos chips.

The sixth generation of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series is reportedly built on a Qualcomm processor from the ground up, and adding another processor could increase the cost. The report claims that the brand opted for a single-chip strategy after considering “cost control” and “efficiency”. “Only when foldable phones ship as many units as the S series” will Samsung profitably include Exynos, the report claims. . Samsung has exclusively used the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor in its foldable phones since its inception.

Meanwhile, whistleblower Roland Quandt (@rquandt) has published alleged renders of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 covers. The leak suggests a familiar design for the device. It is shown with a dual rear camera and a flexible window.

Samsung is expected to hold its second unboxing event of 2024 on July 10 to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. We’ve already heard rumors about the phone’s specs. The flip-style phone is said to feature a 120Hz display. It can come in 8GB and 12GB RAM variants, as well as 256GB and 512GB storage variants. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could get a titanium frame and 25W charging.