Samsung’s next foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, is rumored to be getting a major internal upgrade by switching to Samsung’s latest Exynos 2600 chipset, the company’s first 2 nm mobile processor according to multiple leaks and industry reports ahead of its expected mid-2026 launch.
Unlike the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which used the older Exynos 2500 in many regions, the Z Flip 8’s rumored Exynos 2600 is built on Samsung Foundry’s advanced 2 nm GAA process, promising better performance and significantly improved thermal efficiency compared with older Exynos silicon. Early benchmarks and manufacturer claims for the Exynos 2600 highlight notable gains in CPU and GPU performance, along with a more powerful neural processing unit (NPU) enhancements that could translate to smoother multitasking, improved gaming, and faster on-device AI tasks on Samsung’s clamshell foldable.
The Exynos 2600 also brings upgraded graphics courtesy of the Xclipse 960 GPU, designed to boost rendering performance for high-fps gaming and visual effects. In combination with the chip’s improved efficiency, the rumor suggests Samsung may be targeting both better battery life and more consistent performance under sustained load, a key upgrade for devices like the Z Flip series that pack smaller batteries than slate phones.Industry chatter suggests that Samsung sees the Z Flip 8 as an ideal showcase for Exynos 2600 outside of its flagship Galaxy S line, helping the company further integrate its in-house silicon across premium devices. Earlier reports pointed to a tentative July 2026 launch window for both the Flip 8 and its larger sibling, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, though Samsung has yet to confirm exact dates.
While the Exynos 2600 tip remains unconfirmed by Samsung.
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