Samsung’s next flip phone will not use a single SoC across the globe.
A leak shows the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in selected markets while other regions receive the in‑house Exynos 2600. The two chips differ in architecture and performance targets, but both are billed as flagship‑grade.
Customers will notice speed differences depending on where they buy the device, and Samsung can hedge supply‑chain risks by not committing to one supplier. The split also lets the company price the phone differently for each market.
The move is a reminder that Samsung’s strategy still hinges on juggling two silicon families rather than consolidating around one.