Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Keeps Price Low Thanks to Exynos 2500

Samsung has pulled off something rare in today’s tech market: it released a next-gen foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, without raising the price. That’s largely thanks to one big change – swapping Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip for Samsung’s own Exynos 2500.

By using the in-house 3nm Exynos 2500 chip, Samsung kept the Flip 7 priced the same as the Flip 6, even as its bigger sibling, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, saw a price jump due to the more expensive Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 “Elite” chip.

The Flip 7 also headlines a more budget-friendly foldable series, joined by the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It’s a clear attempt by Samsung to make foldables more accessible, and controlling chip costs is a major part of that strategy.

Interestingly, the Exynos 2500 was originally meant to debut with the Galaxy S25 line, but yield issues forced Samsung to delay it and stick with Snapdragon for that series. Now, all eyes are on the development of the 2nm Exynos 2600 chip, which Samsung hopes to have ready in time for the Galaxy S26 launch next year.

Qualcomm is reportedly raising its chip prices, so Samsung has strong motivation to perfect the Exynos 2600. A successful rollout could help the company maintain pricing advantages – assuming performance is up to par.

While many fans still prefer Snapdragon over Exynos, citing past performance and efficiency gaps, Samsung continues to improve its silicon. Some even hope for a breakthrough similar to Apple’s game-changing M-series chips. Until then, the Exynos strategy is a balancing act: save money on chips, but risk user skepticism.

As Samsung continues refining its chip design and production, the question remains – can Exynos catch up without compromise?