Samsung may power Galaxy Z Flip 8 with its own Exynos 2600 chip
Samsung trusts Exynos again, this time on a foldable
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Samsung is once again leaning into its in-house silicon strategy, with fresh industry reports suggesting that the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be powered by the company’s next-generation Exynos 2600 chipset when it launches next summer.
Exynos looks set to power Samsung’s next flip phone
According to sources familiar with internal discussions, Samsung’s Mobile Experience (MX) division is actively considering equipping the Galaxy Z Flip 8 with the Exynos 2600 processor. This would mark a continuation of the company’s recent shift toward using its own silicon in the Flip lineup, which began with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 earlier this year. Before that, Samsung relied almost exclusively on Qualcomm chips for its clamshell foldables, but improving Exynos performance appears to have finally changed that approach.
The Exynos 2600 is particularly significant because it is the first chip mass-produced on Samsung Foundry’s advanced 2nm process. While Samsung Foundry is working on multiple customer projects using this node, the Exynos 2600 is the only product currently at full-scale production. As a result, its success carries massive weight not just for smartphones, but for Samsung’s broader semiconductor ambitions to challenge TSMC.
Early internal performance assessments look very encouraging. Industry insiders claim the Exynos 2600 delivers a major leap in on-device AI capabilities, with neural processing unit (NPU) performance said to be several times higher than Apple’s A-series and significantly ahead of rival Snapdragon platforms. GPU gains are also expected, potentially fixing the thermal and graphics-heavy workload issues that plagued older foldables.
For Samsung, this isn’t just about raw speed.
The company’s System LSI division has faced heavy pressure after delays tied to earlier Exynos rollouts, while the Foundry business still trails behind its rivals. A stable, high-profile launch using the Exynos 2600 could help Samsung prove the reliability of its cutting-edge 2nm manufacturing process and attract new external clients.
From a user perspective, the move could actually help with pricing. With memory and component costs rising sharply, Samsung has a huge incentive to reduce reliance on expensive third-party chips. Using its own processor helps the MX division manage costs while maintaining flagship performance, which is vital in a premium but price-sensitive category like foldables.
However, Samsung isn’t going all-in on Exynos just yet. Reports indicate the productivity-focused Galaxy Z Fold 8 is still expected to stick with Qualcomm silicon, reflecting a mixed-chip strategy that depends on the specific priorities of each device. If testing continues smoothly, we can expect the Galaxy Z Flip 8 to debut with the Exynos 2600 next July, setting the tone for Samsung’s flagship strategy heading into 2026.
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