Samsung is reportedly planning to use its new Exynos 2600 chipset in next year's Galaxy Z Flip 8. This move would help reduce costs for the more affordable foldable phone, as the alternative Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor is estimated to cost around 280 dollars per unit. The high price of the Qualcomm chip makes it a less viable option for the lower margin Flip model.
Mass production of the Exynos 2600, which uses Samsung's 2-nanometer GAA process, reportedly began months ago. Equipping its own foldable with this silicon would serve as a real-world showcase for the chip's performance and efficiency, potentially attracting other client orders. The flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 is still expected to ship with the Snapdragon chip.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus phones are also anticipated to feature the Exynos 2600. The top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra will remain an exclusive platform for the Qualcomm processor. This strategy allows Samsung to control costs on certain models while demonstrating the capability of its in-house semiconductor division.
Mass production of the Exynos 2600, which uses Samsung's 2-nanometer GAA process, reportedly began months ago. Equipping its own foldable with this silicon would serve as a real-world showcase for the chip's performance and efficiency, potentially attracting other client orders. The flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 is still expected to ship with the Snapdragon chip.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus phones are also anticipated to feature the Exynos 2600. The top-tier Galaxy S26 Ultra will remain an exclusive platform for the Qualcomm processor. This strategy allows Samsung to control costs on certain models while demonstrating the capability of its in-house semiconductor division.
