Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Risks Disappointing US Customers, As Reports Suggest It Will Feature The Exynos 2500 Chipset Across All Regions, Including North America

Samsung is gearing up to bring its next foldable lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked event 2025, and it has made some promising upgrades this time. The tech community seems to be hooked on what the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 will bring about, and the speculations have given away quite a few insights on what to expect from the new fold models. Recent reports have suggested that the Z Flip 7 would feature Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2500 chipset across its global markets, while only the U.S. variant would come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Now, a new report has emerged claiming that the Flip model may only be powered by the Exynos 2500 chipset in every market.

A recent firmware leak now suggests the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may be powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2500 chipset in all markets, including the U.S.

With the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 not far away from being unveiled, the rumor mill seems to be churning in full swing, giving away details regarding the upcoming models. Recent reports from South Korean media have claimed that Samsung would be using two different chipsets for its Galaxy Z Flip 7, including an Exynos 2500 for global markets and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for the U.S. market.

However, a new firmware leak via SamMobile has emerged, suggesting a complete shift in plans. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 would be using the Exynos 2500 processor across all markets, including the U.S. market. This would be a major change in the company’s strategy and the first time that the tech giant would be using the Exynos chip for a flagship model in the U.S.

It is said that Samsung is concerned about the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor running too hot for the upcoming foldable phones, given the slim form factor they would be coming with. There is still ambiguity regarding the worry stemming from internal testing or based on mere speculation. If the reports do end up standing true, then many Samsung users in the U.S. could feel dismayed, especially with the expectation that the tech giant generally uses Snapdragon chips on their devices.

It cannot be said with absolute certainty how the Exynos 2500 chipset would be able to run cooler since it has yet to be tested in real-world conditions, and the performance and efficiency are still to be figured out. More details will emerge once the Z Flip 7 comes out, and we will be able to see for real how the performance holds up against its predecessor or if these leaks are true.