Samsung's Galaxy Z lineup this year is going to be interesting for a variety of reasons. Slated for a July launch, there's the bigger, book-style Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 that is tipped to get plenty of hardware upgrades along with a bigger display and a thinner design. Next, we have the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which is said to get a smaller share of design updates. Reports also hint at the existence of a Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE model, which will be an affordable clamshell much like the Motorola Razr 50.Citing a reliable source, SamMobile states that Samsung's upcoming clamshell foldable will be powered by an Exynos chipset. This would be none other than the much-rumoured Exynos 2500, which was expected to make its debut with the Samsung Galaxy S25 this year but was held back because of poor yield.Previous repots hinted at this change, but a recent one also pointed out that the Exynos 2500 would not make it to the expected Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE model.The source told the publication that this would be a 3nm chip with a maximum clock speed of 3.3GHz. The SoC has a 10-core CPU and an Xclipse 950 GPU with 16MB of L3 cache. Built using the second-gen 3nm node, in Samsung's own foundry, the chipset was recently rumoured [to debut in the second half of 2025]. The news of a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 featuring the same chip aligns with older reports, as it is expected to be announced in July.According to SamMobile, only select markets will get this new processor. The Exynos 2500 SoC is currently said to make it to most Samsung markets including India and South Korea. Whether or not it performs on par with rival chipsets is something we will find out when the smartphone is launched, but the Exynos 2400 (4nm) inside the Galaxy S24 did well in our review, so it might just be the perfect fit for a foldable phone.If Samsung does launch a Galaxy Z series smartphone with a home-grown Exynos SoC, it would be the first time it's doing so as all of Samsung's foldable models have always featured Qualcomm chipsets in the past. REVIEWKEY SPECSNEWSDesignDisplaySoftwarePerformanceBattery LifeCameraValue for MoneyGoodCompact and excellent aesthetics Top-notch display AI features loaded One UI 7 brings nice updates Decent camerasBad25W fast-charging limit Expensive (base price)Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 reviewDisplay 6.20-inchProcessor Snapdragon 8 EliteFront Camera 12-megapixel Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel RAM 12GBStorage 256GB, 512GBBattery Capacity 4000mAhOS Android 15Resolution 1080x2340 pixelsREVIEWKEY SPECSNEWSDesignDisplaySoftwarePerformanceBattery LifeCameraValue for MoneyGoodExcellent cover display Long-lasting battery Plenty of cover screen features IPX8 ratingBadMediocre processor Software glitchesRead detailed Motorola Razr 50 reviewDisplay (Primary) 6.90-inchProcessor MediaTek Dimensity 7300XFront Camera 32-megapixel Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel RAM 8GBStorage 256GBBattery Capacity 4200mAhOS Android 14Resolution 1080x2640 pixelsREVIEWKEY SPECSNEWSDesignDisplaySoftwarePerformanceBattery LifeCameraValue for MoneyGoodBase 12GB RAM Improved primary camera Useful AI features 7 years of software supportBadExpensive Cover screen still has limited controls Average battery life Wired charging is still locked at 25WRead detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 reviewDisplay (Primary) 6.70-inchCover Display 3.40-inchCover Resolution 720x748 pixelsProcessor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Front Camera 10-megapixel Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel RAM 12GBStorage 256GB, 512GBBattery Capacity 4000mAhOS Android 14Resolution 1080x2640 pixels For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Further reading: Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Processor Sheldon Pinto Sheldon Pinto is based in Mumbai, and has several years of experience in reviewing smartphones and gadgets. As a Senior Reviewer at Gadgets 360, you will always find him deeply immersed in his reviews, switching from one phone to another. When the battery dies out, Sheldon is always browsing the web for a good sci-fi movie or reading up on cars and bikes. He also loves creating lists of interesting places to eat and travel. Sheldon is available on Twitter at @shellshocd, and you can mail him at ...More Related Stories