The Most Powerful Snapdragon Mobile Platform Fuels Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Globally

Highlights: 

• Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung expand their collaboration: the Galaxy Z Fold7 is now powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, joining the S25 series.
• Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is the most powerful and world’s fastest mobile system-on-a-chip¹. 
• Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and Samsung’s Galaxy AI are transforming user experiences, making multimodal agents a reality on foldable devices.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced that the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy is powering the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 globally. Equipped with the world’s fastest mobile CPU: the next-gen custom Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, and advanced Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy delivers the most powerful Galaxy AI experience ever in a foldable device.

“In over two decades of collaboration, Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung have revolutionized the mobile industry. Each year, we both surpass ourselves in providing the most extraordinary premium mobile experiences.” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handset, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The unique customization of Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, first in the Galaxy S25 series and now in the Galaxy Z Fold7, empowers users with advanced AI experiences, including multi-modal generative AI that understands speech, context, and images directly on the device. We can’t wait for consumers to experience everything Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy has to offer in the Galaxy Z Fold7.”

“We’re excited to bring the proven power of Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy — first introduced with the Galaxy S25 series globally—to the Galaxy Z Fold7,” said O.H. Kwon, senior vice president and president, Qualcomm APAC, QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies (Korea) YH. “This launch marks a pivotal moment in our strategic partnership with Samsung, as we bring advanced AI, superior performance, and seamless connectivity to the ultra-slim foldable form factor, setting new standards for mobile innovation.”

“The launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 with Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy underscores Samsung and Qualcomm Technologies’ shared dedication to innovation. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy will elevate the Galaxy Z Fold7, delivering the best mobile experiences including on-device AI, camera, connectivity and beyond.” said Inkang Song, Vice President and Head of Technology Strategy Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.

For more information on Snapdragon Mobile Platforms, visit www.snapdragon.com.

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