Samsung confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for US Z Flip 8

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset in the United States, according to regulatory filings confirmed this week. The Federal Communications Commission documentation lists the chipset model number SM8850, which corresponds to Qualcomm's latest flagship processor.

This marks a significant shift from the previous model, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which launched globally with Samsung's own Exynos 2500 chip. For the new device, Samsung is returning to a dual-chip strategy based on region. While the U.S. and China models are confirmed to use the Snapdragon processor, other markets, including South Korea and Europe, are expected to receive variants powered by Samsung's Exynos 2600 system-on-chip.

The filings offer the first official confirmation of the phone's core hardware ahead of its anticipated unveiling next month. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to launch alongside new foldable models, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

The move represents a notable pivot in Samsung's processor strategy for its foldable line. Industry observers note that Qualcomm's chips have generally offered superior CPU performance, particularly for gaming, while the...