Key Takeaways
1. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is confirmed to run on the Exynos 2500 chipset with a 10-core CPU optimized for performance and efficiency.
2. It features a GPU called Xclipse 950, 12GB of RAM, and will operate on Android 15, achieving scores of 2012 in single-core and 7563 in multi-core tests.
3. The model number indicates that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is intended for the US market, but it may be released globally with the Exynos chipset.
4. The design includes a larger 4-inch cover display and a camera system similar to the previous model, with a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP front camera.
5. The expected battery capacity for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 4,300mAh, indicating an improvement in battery life.
The new Samsung foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip FE, have shown up on the Geekbench benchmarking site. Recently, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, identified with the model number SM-F766U, has also been listed on this platform, confirming it runs on the Exynos chipset.
Geekbench Insights
From the information on Geekbench, the forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 is equipped with Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset, marked as “s5e9955” in the motherboard details. This listing indicates that the Exynos 2500 features a 10-core CPU optimized for performance and efficiency. The CPU’s architecture consists of two cores running at 1.80 GHz, five cores at 2.36 GHz, two at 2.75 GHz, and one high-performance core peaking at 3.30 GHz.
In addition to the CPU, the phone includes the Xclipse 950 GPU, 12GB of RAM, and will run on Android 15. The scores achieved were 2012 for the single-core test and 7563 for the multi-core evaluation. The presence of the letter “U” in the model number hints that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 listed on Geekbench is the version meant for the US market.
Chipset Strategy
Historically, Samsung implemented a dual-chip strategy, releasing Snapdragon variants in regions like the US and China, while the rest of the world got Exynos versions. However, the appearance of the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s US version featuring an Exynos chipset suggests that this model might be distributed with the Exynos 2500 globally. Yet, it’s still early to finalize which chipset will actually power the Z Flip 7.
Design and Features
Recent reports suggest that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will come with a larger cover display measuring 4 inches, marking a significant design enhancement. The camera system is anticipated to be quite similar to the previous model, featuring a dual setup with a 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera on the back, along with a 10-megapixel camera on the front. Furthermore, the battery is expected to increase to 4,300mAh.