Samsung’s decision to continue using both Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets for its upcoming Galaxy S25 series has been confirmed in a recent report, contradicting earlier speculations of a full switch to Exynos SoCs. The company is set to employ Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Exynos 2500 chipsets in the next generation of flagship Galaxy S smartphones, according to a report by DigiTimes Asia.
While the report does not explicitly mention which specific models in the Galaxy S25 lineup will feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, it is anticipated that the top-tier Galaxy S25 Ultra will boast the Qualcomm SoC in all markets. The remaining devices in the series, likely the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, may be equipped with either the Exynos 2500 chipset or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, depending on the geographical region of sale.
In the current Galaxy S24 series, Samsung utilizes Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 globally for the Ultra variant, while the base Galaxy S24 and S24+ come with the Exynos 2400 SoC in markets outside the US. This approach of combining Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets is not exclusive to the Galaxy S series, as recent rumors suggest a similar strategy for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldable devices.
Samsung’s efforts to bridge the performance gap between Qualcomm and Exynos chipsets have been highlighted, with claims that the Exynos 2500 processor surpasses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in terms of both CPU and GPU performance. However, these claims lack concrete evidence in the form of performance metrics and benchmarks.
Technical Specifications and Industry Trends
While specific benchmark results are unavailable, the Exynos 2500 chipset reportedly features a Cortex-X5 core clocked at 3.2GHz or higher, along with a combination of Cortex-A730 and Cortex-A520 cores. This aligns with earlier reports suggesting a complete shift to Samsung’s Exynos chips for the Galaxy S25 series, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is set to debut with a custom Oryon CPU at the Snapdragon Summit, expected to power flagship devices from various manufacturers including Samsung.
Samsung’s decision to maintain a split between Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets for the Galaxy S25 series reflects the company’s strategic approach to catering to different market demands and optimizing performance across its smartphone lineup. As the competition between Qualcomm and Samsung’s in-house chipsets continues to evolve, consumers can expect a diverse range of devices offering varying levels of performance and technological innovation.