Qualcomm announced on the 10th that it has equipped Samsung Electronics' new foldable phone, the 'Galaxy Z Fold 7,' with the 'Snapdragon 8 Elite' mobile platform.
This platform was previously applied to the 'Galaxy S25' series. The 'Snapdragon 8 Elite' features Qualcomm's next-generation custom 'Orion CPU' and an 'Hexagon NPU' responsible for artificial intelligence (AI) operations, supporting powerful on-device AI performance.
This optimizes the operation of multimodal generative AI that processes voice, context, and images directly on the device, providing users with a high level of 'Galaxy AI' experience.
Kwon Oh-hyung, president of Qualcomm's Asia-Pacific operation, said, "This launch carries significant meaning for the strategic partnership between Qualcomm and Samsung," adding, "By integrating advanced AI, outstanding performance, and smooth consolidation into an ultra-slim foldable form factor, we will set new standards for mobile innovation."
Song In-gang, head of the technology strategy team at Samsung Electronics' MX division, said, "The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy will enhance the completeness of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and deliver the best mobile experience in on-device AI, camera, and consolidation."