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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Confirmed to Arrive with Snapdragon 8 Elite

Qualcomm over Exynos for this year's foldables

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 hinge design with spotlight

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Summary

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has appeared on FCC and BIS ahead of launch.
  • The listing reveals the upcoming foldable phone will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite.
  • Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for next month, and we should see more specifications unfold before then.

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for next month, when the firm is expected to unveil it's next generation of foldable devices. While a lot of specifications are already out, a new FCC listing seals the deal around the main internals, suggesting what would power the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

As per 91mobiles, a mysterious Samsung phone appeared on the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) website with the model number SM-F966B. This appears to be the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the chipset column has the number SM8750 mentioned, which refers to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The listing also appeared on BIS, suggesting imminent launch in India.

screenshot previewing the FCC certification listing of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 SKU
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screenshot previewing the FCC certification listing of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 SKU
Image Credit: 91mobiles

The listing reveals a few more things such as the 5G bands supported by the device and the Wi-Fi version which is Wi-Fi 7. Besides, there's NFC, Bluetooth, Wireless charging, Reverse Wireless charging and UWB support.

Previous leaks suggest an 8.2-inch inner display with 120 Hz and a 6.5-inch outer display, also with 120 Hz refresh rate. As for the cameras, the primary camera is expected to be a 200 MP unit and a 12 MP ultrawide snapper. The third is a 10 MP sensor with 3x telephoto lens. Lastly, the front camera is also a 10 MP camera and the internal front camera is a 4 MP unit.

renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in black colourway and dark background
Image Credit: Android Headline
renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in black colourway and dark background
Image Credit: Android Headline

Powering the device could be a 4,400 mAh battery with the same 25W charging speed. As previous rumours suggested, Samsung might launch the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 with One UI 8.0 based on Android 16.

Samsung is also expected to launch an Ultra version of its upcoming Z Fold, which is expected to be much slimmer. The Z Flip 7, on the other hand, is expected to sport a bigger cover display and slightly boxy corners. It will contain a slightly larger battery but with the same charging speeds as the previous year. Besides, there are also rumours that the Z Flip 7 could be joined by the Z Flip 7 FE.

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Abubakar is a seasoned tech journalist who covers everything Android and consumer electronics. He's a die-hard self-repair enthusiast who loves to dive into the specifics of consumer tech. In his free time, you will find him hunting heads in Valorant. He has previously worked with Android Police and How-to Geek.

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