Leaked information suggests that another version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip may be used
by Samsung for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 model.
Samsung is expected to launch at
least four new foldable phones this year, including at least one that will use a new version of the Snapdragon 8 E
lite chip that has just been discovered. Qualcomm has quietly updated the listing of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip (SM
8750-3-AB) on its website, with information that this version is made specifically for foldable and ultra-thin devic
es, according to Sammobile.
Illustration photo.
Illustration photo.
The new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is built on TSMC's 3nm process and features a 7-core CPU, includ
ing two main cores running at up to 4.32 GHz a
nd five high-performance cores running at up to 3.53 GHz. Compared to the previous Snapdragon 8 Elite version, t
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his new version lacks a high-performance core, suggesting that this could be a cut-down version with a lower cost.
The highlight of the new chip is that one CPU core is disabled, which helps reduce the heat generated, making it more suitable for ultra-thin and foldable smartphones. T
his chip is expected to be equipped with the Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold7 and possibly the Galaxy S25 Slim.
Samsung 's new foldable smartphone models are expected to officially launch in mid-2025, while the Galaxy
S25 Slim could be introduced in May this year.
