The Galaxy S25 series has caught attention multiple times due to its choice of chipsets. Qualcomm's top smartphone chips are getting pricier, and Samsung has made some enhancements to its own Exynos chips, as observed with the S24 series. However, many users have started to doubt Exynos, and if it's used in the base and Plus models, it might reduce consumer enthusiasm for these devices.
Possible MediaTek Switch
There were rumors that Samsung could use MediaTek for the base and Plus models of the S25 series, which seemed likely until recent leaks pointed out that the Dimensity 9400 would be featured in the S25 FE. Meanwhile, the S25 and S25+ are projected to showcase the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (or Snapdragon 8 Elite).
Exynos 2500 Testing
Tipster Sawyer Galox has recently claimed that Samsung is evaluating the Exynos 2500 and intends to use it in the S25 and S25+. He also mentioned that the Snapdragon flagship chip might be too costly for these models. Still, there's hope for solid performance and energy efficiency from the Exynos 2500.
Performance Expectations
The Exynos 2500 has appeared on the Geekbench database, showing a 10-core architecture, much like its predecessor. This chipset includes three performance cores, which is uncommon for smartphone SoCs. According to NanoReview, the SoC achieved scores of 2666 and 8839 in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests, respectively. For comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra scores more than 3000 and 9000 in these tests. Other upcoming flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen chip, like the OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13, have even higher scores due to better cooling systems.
Design Changes Ahead
It'll be fascinating to see the performance of the S25 and S25+, especially during prolonged workloads. Regarding design, all Galaxy S25 models are anticipated to be thinner than their earlier versions, with the Ultra model featuring a flat display and rounded corners for the first time.
