India, Dec. 22 -- Samsung appears ready to double down on its in-house chip strategy, with new reports suggesting that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could once again ship exclusively with an Exynos processor when it launches in 2026. If the leak is accurate, Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips may be left out of Samsung's flagship clamshell lineup for a second consecutive year.

According to a report by South Korean publication The Bell, cited by tipster Jukan on X, Samsung plans to power the Galaxy Z Flip 8 entirely with the upcoming Exynos 2600. This would follow the approach taken with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which marked a notable return of Exynos chips in Samsung's premium foldables after years of mixed strategies across regions.

The Exynos 2600 is expe...