There’s bad news if you want fewer Exynos phones in 2027

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 was the first Galaxy foldable powered by an Exynos chipset. However, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is tipped to offer both Exynos and Snapdragon chips , depending on the region. Now, a news outlet may have given us a better idea of what to expect.

The Bell reports that “select” regions such as Korea and Europe will get the Galaxy Z Flip 8 with the Exynos 2600 processor. This isn’t a big surprise, as Korea and Europe typically get the Exynos version whenever Samsung offers a flagship Galaxy phone with both Exynos and Snapdragon chips. Meanwhile, North America and China usually get the Snapdragon variant.

The outlet reports that the Exynos 2600 has a “lower procurement cost” than the Snapdragon chipset. That’s a key selling point in 2026, as AI-induced price hikes affect RAM and storage costs. It also comes amid price increases for other components. So switching to a cheaper processor should help Samsung’s bottom line, especially amid concerns that the smartphone unit could see a loss .

“The Galaxy Z Flip series is a product line where customers prioritize design and portability over top-tier performance,” a source was quoted as saying by The Bell .

Unfortunately, the same source hints at bad news if you want fewer Exynos-powered Galaxy phones in 2027:

The source didn’t elaborate on these new products. If Samsung does indeed plan to use more Exynos chips in 2027, then it’s a safe bet the firm could launch Exynos variants of phones in a few markets that have traditionally received Snapdragon models. However, the company could theoretically take a more aggressive approach by offering Exynos versions of devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series and Galaxy S27 Ultra. But I’m not sure this is a risk Samsung would (or should) take given the premium nature of these devices.

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