Last updated: June 16th, 2026 at 12:37 UTC+02:00
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It also features Wi-Fi 7, NFC, and UWB.
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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 phone’s chipset.
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 “foldable type mobile phone” with both a large display and a smaller secondary display.
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Galaxy Z Fold 8's simplified diagram depicted in FCC certification documents – Source: FCC
The phone also uses a Qualcomm modem for 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave) connectivity. It features Qualcomm’s 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.
Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S23 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.
