Rumors suggesting the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 clamshell will be powered by an Exynos processor are gaining traction. Ahead of its official unveiling, the smartphone appeared on Geekbench, and the benchmark results, as is typical, revealed both the device’s processing capabilities and key hardware specifications.
According to the Geekbench test results, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (model number SM-F766U) variant equipped with 12 GB of RAM achieved scores of 2012 in the single-core test and 7563 in the multi-core test. For context, the standard Galaxy S25, featuring a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, scores significantly higher at approximately 3220 in single-core and 10223 in multi-core tests.
The Chosun Ilbo reported in December 2024 that the Galaxy Z Flip7 would utilize the Exynos 2500 chipset. This information was subsequently corroborated by the Seoul Economic Daily. Notably, similar insider information regarding the Galaxy Z Fold7 model is absent. Current expectations suggest the horizontally folding device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. However, Samsung has not yet released official specifications for its upcoming foldable devices.
The benchmark scores for the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 have led to some discussion online, with some observers noting that the single-core performance is comparable to Apple’s A14 chip from 2020, while the multi-core score is similar to the A17 Pro from 2023. While the Exynos 2500 shows a slight improvement over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 found in previous Samsung foldable models like the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6, it still lags behind the newer flagship processors from Qualcomm and Apple. Some speculate that Samsung might have intentionally underclocked the Exynos 2500 in the Z Flip7 to better manage heat within the phone’s compact design.