Samsung confirms Exynos 2500, likely for the Galaxy S25
There have been some contrasting reports about Samsung’s chip strategy for the Galaxy S25 series. Some said the company will only use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 because of yield issues with its 3nm Exynos 2500. The Korean firm allegedly struggled to secure a reasonable yield rate for the chipset. Some sources also hinted at Samsung using a MediaTek chip.
There is still no concrete evidence supporting or denying the existence of MediaTek in the Galaxy S25 supply chain. However, we have official word about the Exynos 2500. In its Q2 2024 earnings report, Samsung said its semiconductor division plans to ensure a stable supply of the Exynos 2500, which will be used in unnamed flagship smartphones.
Samsung’s wording suggests it has improved the yield rate of its first 3nm smartphone processor—the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra’s Exynos W1000 is its first 3nm mobile chip. Fabricated on its second-gen GAA process node, the Exynos 2500 should power the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ in most global markets, excluding Canada, China, and the US.
As far as the Galaxy S25 Ultra is concerned, Samsung will probably ship it with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 globally. Not because its Exynos 2500 is incompetent, but because the company’s in-house chips have historically underperformed rivaling Snapdragons. The gap has narrowed lately, but there is a gap. As such, consumers trust the Qualcomm chips more than Exynos.
Samsung may not take a risk by offering Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 Ultra, particularly when it shipped the 2024 Ultra with a Snapdragon chip globally. We will keep you posted on the latest leaks and rumors about the upcoming Galaxy flagships. The devices should go official in early 2025. If you plan to buy, you can sign up for our mystery boxes to get free accessories.
