Samsung is planning to release the next generation of foldable phones with Snapdragon chipset. According to a report by The Elec, the company could use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The report refutes previous reports that Samsung is adopting a dual-chip strategy in its foldable smartphones, saying that Samsung has already used Snapdragon processors in its foldable smartphones and, according to a Korean publication, did so in 2018. Current will suffice.
Snapdragon 8 Generation 3 will be launched in October 2023
Qualcomm introduced the third-generation Snapdragon 8 chipset in October last year. The 3rd generation Snapdragon 8 has a main core (up to) 3.3 GHz, five performance cores (up to 3.2 GHz) and two efficient cores (2.3 GHz).
The most important feature of the third generation Snapdragon 8 chip is the improved capabilities of the integrated artificial intelligence. According to Qualcomm, this chipset brings powerful artificial intelligence to the entire system, ensuring superior AI performance.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports generative artificial intelligence models such as large-scale meta-language model (LLM), linguistic landscape model (LVM), and transformer network-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) with up to 10 billion parameters on-demand. Device
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: What to expect
According to online reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to come in an Ultra variant with more advanced features like a better camera, larger display, and more. Popular leakster Ice Universe had previously shared images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, which suggested that the smartphone may have a new design for the camera configuration.
The launch is scheduled for July 10 in Paris, alongside the Galaxy Ring, which is expected to come with AI-powered health features. Additionally, Samsung is expected to unveil three Galaxy Watch7 models at the event.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
