Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 is tipped to run the 2 nm Exynos 2600, marking a shift from Snapdragon, with a slimmer clamshell design and a likely July 2026 launch.
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Samsung is reshaping its foldable playbook once again. According to insider reports, the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 may be powered by the Exynos 2600, a 2 nm processor. If that holds, it would be the first clamshell foldable to run such an advanced chip.
The pivot to Exynos began with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the first in the series to ship without a Snapdragon. Until then, every Flip model since the original Z Flip in 2020 relied on Qualcomm silicon. The shift signals growing confidence in Samsung’s own chipmaking — even in premium devices where expectations are sky-high.
The Exynos 2600 was introduced only recently and is also expected in the Galaxy S26 and S26+. Sources say some Exynos-equipped S26 variants may be limited to select markets. For the Flip 8, however, Samsung is treating this chip as a cornerstone, emphasizing higher performance and better power efficiency — priorities that are critical for compact foldables.
Beyond the silicon, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 may also arrive in a slimmer chassis. Leaks suggest Samsung plans to trim the thickness, using an approach similar to what it applied with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to debut in the summer, likely around July 2026, in line with previous launch timelines. Specifications are not yet official and could change, but sources converge on one point: Samsung is seriously considering Exynos as a long-term platform for the Flip line, and the strategy’s success will ultimately hinge on how the new 2 nm chip performs once the phone is out.