Snapdragon 8 Elite Powers the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Globally

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has officially announced that the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy is at the heart of Samsung’s latest foldable flagship — the Galaxy Z Fold7. This collaboration brings the world’s fastest mobile CPU, the next-generation Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, and the ultra-efficient Hexagon™ NPU, to deliver the most powerful Galaxy AI experience ever seen in a foldable device.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 represents more than just a leap in design — it’s a leap in intelligent performance. Thanks to Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, users can expect an advanced, on-device AI experience with multi-modal capabilities that understand speech, context, and images all in real-time — without the need for cloud processing. Whether you’re editing photos, summarizing documents, or engaging with smart assistants, the Fold7 now thinks and responds faster and more naturally than ever.

Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Handsets at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., highlighted the strength of the long-standing partnership between Qualcomm and Samsung: “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.

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 the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy has to offer in the Galaxy Z Fold7.”

O.H. Kwon, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm APAC, emphasized that this marks a key moment for foldables, saying, “We’re excited to bring the proven power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy — first introduced with the Galaxy S25 series globally — to the Galaxy Z Fold7. 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.”

Echoing the excitement, Inkang Song, Vice President and Head of Technology Strategy Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, shared: “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, to our consumers.”

With the Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung and Qualcomm are not only defining what’s possible in a foldable device — they’re setting the stage for the next generation of mobile experiences powered by on-device intelligence. From blazing-fast multitasking to stunning camera capabilities, this is the new standard of premium.