Samsung is considering incorporating a new, less expensive version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, designated as model SM8750-3-AB, which was recently revealed by Qualcomm. This processor, which has been adapted by removing one CPU core, features two prime cores operating at a clock speed of 4.32GHz and five high-performance cores running at 3.53GHz, a reduction from the original eight-core setup.
The design of this seven-core chipset aims to reduce manufacturing costs, making it an attractive option for lower-priced flagship smartphones and innovative foldable devices. Upcoming models like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy S25 Slim, and potentially the Galaxy Z Fold 7 SE are expected to utilize this new processor variant. Despite this version’s slightly diminished performance compared to the full eight-core Snapdragon 8 Elite, its improved thermal characteristics are particularly advantageous for devices that are either foldable or exceptionally thin.
Recent benchmarks, such as those of the Oppo Find N5 which features this chipset, have shown that its performance closely matches that of the conventional Snapdragon 8 Elite. This indicates that users will likely experience negligible differences in device capabilities despite the reduced number of cores.
