Samsung is planning a new step for its next foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, expected to launch next year. The company is reportedly considering its own processor, Exynos 2600, for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 smartphone instead of Qualcomm.

According to information via @jukan05, Samsung’s Mobile eXperience (MX) division is talking with its chip-making teams about using the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy Z Flip 8. This new chip is reportedly powerful enough for high-end smartphones and has already passed internal performance tests.

Earlier this year, Samsung had already taken a step towards Exynos. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 used the Exynos 2500 chip. Before that, most Flip models used Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. As Exynos chips improved over time, Samsung is now moving forward by using them in premium devices. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to continue this same path.

The  Exynos 2600 is said to perform quite well, mainly in artificial intelligence tasks like image processing and smart features. Some internal tests show that it is faster in AI and graphics performance than other chips. While Samsung has not shared full details yet, feedback from testing has been very positive.

Using the Exynos 2600 also helps Samsung’s chip business. The System LSI division, which designs chips, and the Foundry division, which makes them, could see better results from mass-producing this processor on Samsung’s advanced 2nm technology.

However, Samsung is not using one chip for all foldable phones, as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to keep using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor. With this processor, Samsung is aiming to make Galaxy Z Fold 8 more productive and have better multitasking.

The use of the Exynos chip in the Galaxy Z Flip 8 can also help Samsung attract more customers in the future. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung grabbed headlines in 2025 with the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s ultra-thin design, but early leaks suggest the company may shift focus to its flip lineup next year. According to new rumors, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be in line for more noticeable upgrades. The Fold 8, on the other hand, will reportedly stick to a more conservative, refinement-focused update.

X tipster @TheGalox_ claims Samsung is working on a considerably slimmer body for the Z Flip 8. While no exact measurements have leaked so far, the move makes sense. The Z Fold 7 finally feels like a bar phone when folded (8.9mm), while the Flip 7 measures 13.7mm when folded. Many of the structural changes from the Fold 7 could be carried over to the next Flip model, making it significantly more attractive.

But what about the battery? “It’ll be the first time in many years it gets thinner while keeping or even increasing the current battery size,” says the tipster.

In fact, thickness remains one of the biggest pain points for clamshell foldables, especially when folded and carried in a pocket. Any meaningful reduction here would be a welcome change for everyday use.

The leaks also point to display improvements, though specifics are still under wraps. Samsung has been steadily improving its foldable panels year over year, so this could involve further crease reduction, better durability, or refinements to brightness and efficiency.

On the performance side, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to continue Samsung’s push toward in-house silicon. The device is rumored to ship with the Exynos 2600, the same chip likely to power parts of the Galaxy S26 series.

As for timing, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is still expected to follow Samsung’s usual schedule, with a launch in the second half of 2026. There are no signs of delays or major production issues at this stage.

That said, it’s still early in the leak cycle, and details are likely to change. But if the latest rumor holds up, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could end up being a much more substantial upgrade than its predecessor.

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