July 9, 2025 – SAN DIEGO – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 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 the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy has to offer in the Galaxy Z Fold7.”
“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,” 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, experience to our consumers,” said Inkang Song, vice president and head of technology strategy team, Samsung Mobile. said Inkang Song, vice president and head of Technology Strategy Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
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