Snapdragon chip confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold 8
The Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is expected to be unveiled next month, has been confirmed to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. While it was widely expected to use a Snapdragon processor, there had been no official confirmation until now. Newly published certification documents have now revealed details about the upcoming foldable phoneâs chipset.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 clears FCC certification, revealing its chip
An unannounced Samsung device bearing model number SM-F971U recently passed through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification process. Based on the model number, the device is the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s carrier-locked model for the US market. It is expected to feature a wider cover screen than previous Galaxy Z Fold series foldable phones.
Related documents describe it as a âfoldable type mobile phoneâ with both a large display and a smaller secondary display.
The phone also uses a Qualcomm modem for 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave) connectivity. It features Qualcommâs Smart Transmit technology as well. Based on previous reports, the device is expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor.
FCC documents further reveal support for NB-NTN technology, enabling direct satellite connectivity for emergency messaging and calling.
The device also supports GNSS technologies, including Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, and QZSS, along with Wi-Fi 7, UWB, NFC, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and DisplayPort connectivity.
In comparison, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to use the Exynos 2600 processor in South Korea and select European countries. In most other countries and regions, the phone is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor.
