Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has announced that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is powered globally by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, marking another milestone in the long-standing strategic collaboration between Samsung and Qualcomm.
Following its debut with the Galaxy S25 series, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy now brings unprecedented performance and AI capabilities to Samsung’s latest foldable flagship. Built to support advanced multimodal generative AI, the Snapdragon 8 Elite enables Galaxy AI to process speech, context, and images directly on-device—delivering the most powerful Galaxy AI experience yet in a foldable form.
A New Benchmark in Foldable Performance
At the heart of the Snapdragon 8 Elite is the next-generation custom Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, the world’s fastest mobile CPU to date, alongside the Hexagon™ NPU built for intelligent, power-efficient AI operations. These components enable the Galaxy Z Fold7 to support real-time generative AI, rich imaging features, and advanced productivity tools with smooth, lag-free performance.
“Over the last two decades, Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung have worked together to redefine what’s possible in mobile,” said Chris Patrick, SVP and GM of Mobile Handset at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “With the Galaxy Z Fold7, we’ve raised the bar again. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy gives users a premium AI experience that understands voice, visuals, and context in real time — directly on their device.”
Strengthening a Proven Partnership
Samsung and Qualcomm’s collaboration continues to push mobile innovation forward. The integration of the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform into the Galaxy Z Fold7 reinforces Samsung’s commitment to delivering top-tier performance, seamless connectivity, and intelligent features within its ultra-slim foldable devices.
“We’re proud to bring the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy — proven first with the Galaxy S25 series — into the Galaxy Z Fold7,” said O.H. Kwon, SVP and President of Qualcomm APAC. “Together with Samsung, we’re redefining what’s possible in foldables, enabling unmatched AI and performance in a design built for next-gen users.”
Inkang Song, VP and Head of the Technology Strategy Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, added: “Our partnership with Qualcomm Technologies continues to evolve, and with the Galaxy Z Fold7, we’re delivering the best of mobile innovation—from on-device AI and next-gen camera features to class-leading performance. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy ensures every Fold7 user gets a premium, future-ready experience.”
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