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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Leaked Benchmarks

By / Tech / June 1, 2025

The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s early Exynos 2500 benchmark indicates modest performance with lower clock speeds than the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 to be succeeded by Flip 7 (Image via Samsung)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 to be succeeded by Flip 7 (Image via Samsung)

The talk of the innovative smartphone industry, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, is expected to launch sometime this summer. According to Samsung’s launch schedule last year, you can expect it to be released by July. However, recently, an early benchmark report circulating on X (formerly Twitter) caught the eye of fans and enthusiasts alike. This report was shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav on X.  This leaked report has naturally raised concerns about whether the device will feature flagship-level performance.

A prototype model with the SM-F766U number has been spotted on Geekbench. This model was identified as the US version. This leak strongly suggests that the delayed Exynos 2500 chipset will power this foldable when it releases globally. In this post, let us go over what the leaked benchmarks suggest in detail and what it could mean for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 as well as the users. Let’s dive right in.

Technical Overview of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

As we mentioned earlier, the leaked benchmarks strongly point towards the Exynos 2500 chipset being the core of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. They also indicate that the device might feature 12GB of RAM. The table below outlines the device’s CPU with a 10-core configuration, comprising:

Core GroupClock Speed
1 Cortex-X925 coreUp to 3.3 GHz
2 Cortex-A725 coresUp to 2.75 GHz
5 Cortex-A725 coresUp to 2.36 GHz
2 Cortex-A520 coresUp to 1.8 GHz

Moreover, we can safely assume that the device will feature Android 16 layered with One UI 8. Reports also suggest that it will run on the Samsung Xclipse 950 GPU. While such a hardware profile can be expected to allow the user to operate usually every day, but whether it is enough to compete with other flagship devices is another matter.

Performance Insights

According to initial benchmarks, the Flip 7 features a single-core score of 2,012 and a multi-core score of 7,563. Such results are usually what you would expect from a device running on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. These days, high-end smartphones tend to feature superior performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

The featured clock speeds on the leaked benchmark seem to be noticeably lower compared to competitors from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and even Xiaomi. These lower speeds may suggest that the Exynos 2500 isn’t really suited for high-performance tasks. Either that, or Samsung may have specifically tuned the chip to manage heat in a foldable form factor.

As you may know, the Galaxy S25 series was supposed to feature the Exynos 2500 chipset originally. However, it was eventually replaced with the Snapdragon 8 Elite due to yield issues. This switch-up adds another layer of complexity. From the looks of things, one could assume that Samsung is repurposing this chipset for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. It would explain why the performance scores are lagging behind current flagship standards.

Comparative Analysis

Galaxy Z Flip 6 featured the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset (Image via Samsung | Deltia's Gaming)
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 featured the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset (Image via Samsung | Deltia’s Gaming)

When you compare the leaked benchmarks of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 against contemporary high-end devices, the numbers point towards its processing power lagging behind by a generation. That means that this upcoming foldable’s performance may not satisfy users looking to run demanding applications.

Keep in mind that these are early leaked benchmark scores and may not accurately predict real-world performance. Post-launch results may vary vastly, depending on software optimizations, tuning of the chipset, or even slight adjustments to clock speeds.

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