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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Samsung drops big Exynos 2500 news ahead of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 launch
The Galaxy Unpacked event is fast approaching, and unless you've been living under a rock, you probably already have an idea of what Samsung is planning to launch at its big mid-year event. The spotlight is, of course, on the Galaxy Z series foldables, and if the leaks are anything to go by, they're set to get one of the biggest design upgrades we've seen so far. But there's something else that's got people talking — and it's to do with the Galaxy Z Flip 7. If recent reports are accurate, the phone could be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 2500 chip. And if that's true, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 might just come with a pretty big feature — emergency satellite per a press release by Skylo, the Exynos 2500 chip — which is expected to power the Galaxy Z Flip 7 — will support emergency satellite connectivity when you're out of mobile network range. The feature works through the Exynos 5400 5G modem inside the chipset, which supports NB-IoT NTN connectivity using low-earth orbit satellites. A few other phones already offer this feature, including Apple's iPhone 14, 15 and 16 series, and the Google Pixel 9 phones. Interestingly, the Pixel 9 series (excluding the Pixel 9a) also uses Skylo's satellite tech and the same Exynos 5400 5G modem, but built into Google's Tensor G4 back to the Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to launch a range of foldable phones and wearables. Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, we could also see the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE — the first Fan Edition foldable — and maybe even a new device called the Galaxy G Fold. If the leaks are accurate, this might be Samsung's most ambitious foldable yet, with a triple-fold design that could open up into a larger display. We haven't seen much confirmed information about this phone just yet, but its appearance at Unpacked would definitely be a big As for what to expect from the main foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumoured to get a much slimmer and lighter design, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 might come with a bigger screen and the new Exynos 2500 chip. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could be Samsung's way of making foldables a bit more affordable, without removing too many key is also expected to launch the Galaxy Watch 8 series, which includes the standard Watch 8, the Watch 8 Classic, and the Watch Ultra 2. One of the biggest design changes here could be the new squircle shape — a square chassis and a round dial — which is expected across the entire range. The watches will likely run One UI 8 Watch, based on Wear OS 6.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 may come with Exynos 2500 chip: What it means for Galaxy S26
Samsung is launching its new generation of foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, in the upcoming days. The South Korean Giant has also started to tease the smartphone, providing a glimpse of its slim design and AI-powered camera upgrades. However, leaks surrounding the smartphones are rapidly growing, and we are all curious to know about the performance. While the Galaxy Z Fold 7 model is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite model, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is tipped for Samsung's in-house chip. This could come as a major performance change for he clamshell foldable, and may also have an impact on the next year's Galaxy S26 series models. Know what Samsung has planned for its upcoming flagship models. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 likely to be world's slimmest foldable- Here's what we know Over the past few months, we have been hearing mixed opinions about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's performance upgrade. While some rumours anticipate the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, others are hinting towards the Exynos 2500 chip. Now, according to a Korean publication, DealSite, Samsung may go all in for a proprietary mobile application processor (AP), Exynos 2500, for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 model. Therefore, the same chip will be available in all regions. Over the years, Samsung has been introducing Snapdragon chips for its foldable, but this may officially change this year. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE specs tipped, likely to have similar features as Flip 6- All details As far as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is concerned, the report highlighted that it will come with a 'mix of Exynos and Snapdragon' based on the region. Which may also come shocking to the buyer. In previous reports, the Exynos 2500 chip was said to have a low yield. However, Samsung has agreed to power its foldable with its in-house chip despite the challenges. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE set to offer affordable foldable innovation at a budget price Well, it is too early to make an assumption since we have 6 more months to get a glimpse at the Galaxy S26 series. However, we can speculate that Samsung might be running a trial and testing of the Exynos 2500 chip with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Additionally, Samsung is also rumoured to be working Exynos 2600 chip based on a 2nm process, which will likely power the new generation Galaxy S series models. Therefore, we can say that the company is focusing on in-house chip development for its smartphone, rather than heavily relying on Qualcomm.
Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 may have one cool new feature thanks to the Exynos 2500
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to debut next month (July, 2025), and it will also serve as a launching pad for Samsung's first 3nm chip, the Exynos 2500. The Korean company hinted at the new silicon last year, and now a third-party source has revealed one cool new feature that may come to its next flip phone thanks to this in-house developed processor.A recent press release by a company called Skylo has confirmed that the Exynos 5400 5G modem inside the 2500 chip will support NB-IoT NTN connectivity with low-earth orbit satellites. This means that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may come equipped with emergency satellite communication support. Skylo services graph | Image by Skylo Skylo Technologies is a global provider of Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) services based in Mountain View, CA. The company provides services that allow smartphones and IoT devices with cellular connectivity to hook up directly to satellites. Skylo services work with existing satellite operators, network operators, and device manufacturers, providing the necessary bridge between these parties. The company has a rich portfolio of partners, and Samsung is just one of the more recent partnerships that Skylo scored. The Exynos 5400 5G modem will have satellite connectivity on board | Image by Samsung The Exynos 2500 is the first 3nm chip in the Samsung portfolio, following its predecessor, the Exynos 2400 used in the Galaxy S24 series. It's believed to bring some serious performance and efficiency gains along with the aforementioned satellite connectivity. However, a leaked Geekbench 6 score of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 painted a different picture. The phone was able to score just 2,012 in the Geekbench single-core test and 7,563 in the multi-core benchmark. For comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-equipped Galaxy Z Flip 6 managed 2,251 and 7,131 in the same tests, respectively, which puts the Exynos 2500 score in some perspective. We should bear in mind that these leaked early scores are usually lower than the scores of the production units due to optimization and fine-tuning the silicon. It's hard to say, even with the information above and the new partnership between Skylo and Samsung. The Exynos 2500 chip will certainly have the option to connect to satellites, but whether Samsung will unlock it and offer it to the public might depend on various business factors. Is this the return of Exynos silicon inside Galaxy flagships? | Image by Samsung The Exynos 2500 silicon platform was touted to debut with the Galaxy S25 series, but rumor has it that Samsung Foundry had problems with dye yields and couldn't supply the necessary volumes for that to happen. Which, subsequently, cost Samsung a lot of money to make the switch to Snapdragon 8 Elite. The latest information suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, while the Z Flip 7 may get the Exynos 2500 in some markets (some even say including the US). This may signal a return of the Exynos silicon inside Samsung's flagship phones and a possible diversification of the Galaxy S26 hardware, for better or for worse. In terms of the satellite connectivity support, the Galaxy S25 range has it onboard via Qualcomm's Snapdragon Satellite services. What do you think about all this? Which chipset would you like to see inside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 ? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below.
Android Authority
4 days ago
- Android Authority
An unlikely source just confirmed the Exynos 2500 and its extraterrestrial feature
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Satellite connectivity provider Skylo has confirmed the existence of the Exynos 2500. The chipset is expected to debut on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The announcement notes that the Exynos 2500 will offer 'better energy efficiency and higher performance.' The Exynos 2500 is expected to be Samsung's next flagship processor, but so far, all the information available has come from rumors and leaks. Surprisingly, the next big Samsung chip has now been confirmed, not by Samsung but by a company called Skylo. If the name sounds a bit familiar, that's because Skylo is the satellite connectivity provider for the Pixel 9 series and the Galaxy S25 series on Verizon. 'Today, we are excited to announce the certification of the Exynos 2500 mobile processor, offering better energy efficiency and higher performance,' Skylo noted in a press release, confirming both the chip's existence and its extraterrestrial capabilities. The Exynos 2500 is expected to debut on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Rumor has it that the chipset could power the new foldable in all markets, even the US. This is also the first time Samsung will introduce a flagship Exynos chip on a foldable phone instead of its latest Galaxy S series flagship. 'Samsung's partnership with Skylo is built upon 3GPP NTN standards to unlock connectivity everywhere,' Hui Won Je, VP of the Modem Development Team at Samsung Electronics, noted in Skylo's press release. 'Through our collaboration on the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400 and the Exynos 2500 mobile processor, mainstream devices worldwide will now have the underlying technology to connect to satellites wherever cellular networks are unavailable, ushering in a new era of ubiquitous connectivity,' he added. In addition to its collaboration with Samsung, Skylo also announced partnerships with OPPO and TECNO to bring NTN-compliant satellite connectivity to future devices from the respective brands.
Phone Arena
12-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Qualcomm may approach Snapdragon the way Apple handles its A-series chips
Qualcomm may be considering adopting Apple's strategy when it comes to its Snapdragon chipsets. Similar to Apple's A-series chips, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 3 could see two variants of itself instead of just the one. The company's plans to manufacture the Elite 3 using a 2 nm process also spells broad upcoming changes for the smartphone industry at this strategy of a base model chip and a 'Pro' chip, both of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 3 variants will be manufactured using a 2 nm process. Qualcomm will once again turn to TSMC ( Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ) for this, as Samsung Foundry has reportedly failed to secure orders. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 3 — both variants of it — will also likely ( translated source ) see big price hikes due to the 2 nm process. This will not only make some smartphones more expensive, but also deter some manufacturers from using the chips at all to preserve an affordable price tag. Samsung is going to be affected by this if its foundry hasn't perfected an Exynos replacement till then. The company initially planned to use the Exynos 2500 chipset across its Galaxy S25 line, but couldn't get the chip ready on time. Samsung is now trying to complete work on, and begin mass production of, the 2 nm Exynos 2600 chipset for the Galaxy S26 phones. The entire Galaxy S25 series uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. | Video credit — Samsung I can think of one major reason why Qualcomm may be considering adopting Apple's approach to its chipsets. Offering a cheaper, but still modern, alternative may encourage companies to purchase more Snapdragon chips from Qualcomm. For example, Samsung has worked extra hard to get the Exynos 2500 ready in time for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7, while still using Snapdragon for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Though the company has grand dreams for Exynos, it may have gone for a cheaper Snapdragon chip for the Flip 7 , if such a thing was available. Qualcomm may be banking on phone manufacturers choosing the base model Elite 3 for their budget offerings instead of competitors like MediaTek. Apple's approach to its A-series chips for the iPhone has also always helped make a clear distinction between the standard iPhone models and the Pro models. Qualcomm may also be targeting a similar marketing approach with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 3. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 3 will likely come out in 2026 and directly challenge that year's A20 chips from Apple, which are also reported to be 2 nm.
