Another leak suggests Galaxy Flip 6 might mirror Galaxy S24’s Exynos vs Snapdragon divide،
The cover image shows the Galaxy Z Flip 5
TL;DR:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 may come with a Snapdragon or Exynos chip, depending on the region.
- This is a change from previous models which used Snapdragon exclusively.
- The phone is rumored to have better battery life, a 120Hz coverage screen, and potentially up to 12GB of RAM.
This summer, Samsung is preparing to unveil the next generation of its foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Recently, a leak hinted at a surprising decision regarding the Galaxy Z Flip 6 chipset. Now, another leak supports the same claim. According to a leak from Korean source kro_roe (via Android Font), THE Galaxy Z Flip 6 may come with a Snapdragon or Exynos chip, depending on the region. Although the exact model numbers of the chips are not mentioned, Samsung will likely opt for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or the Exynos 2400.
Flip 6 technical sheet
Snapdragon, Exynos up to 8GB RAM, 12GB depending on region
256,512 GB of storage
Longer battery than its predecessor
120 Hz external screen in development– kro (@kro_roe) March 23, 2024
Interestingly, the Exynos 2400 is already used in the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus in some markets. Similar to the Galaxy S24, Samsung could choose to equip the Flip 6 with its in-house Exynos 2400 in regions like Europe, Asia, and other major markets while offering the Snapdragon variant exclusively in the United States. The latest chip in Samsung's Exynos line represents a notable improvement on both counts. performance and efficiency compared to its predecessors. Initial tests have shown that Samsung's Exynos 2400 performs admirably against Qualcomm's. Snapdragon 8 generation 3.
In addition, according to the Korean leaker, the Flip 6 should have better battery life than its predecessor. This could be due to a more efficient component mix and a larger battery.
In addition to the improved battery life, the phone's cover display is said to support a 120Hz refresh rate, marking an upgrade over the 3.4-inch display running at 60 Hz on its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 5. In addition, not so long ago, renowned leaker Ross Young said that the Flip 6 cover screen could increase up to 3.9 inches.
Samsung could also offer the Flip 6 with up to 12GB of RAM, although this variant will only be available in certain regions. The base storage configuration would remain unchanged at 256GB, with an additional 512GB option potentially on offer.
Expect more leaks and rumors about Samsung's next foldable clamshell in the coming months, so stay tuned for further updates.
