Samsung is gearing up for the release of its next-generation Galaxy S25 series. Traditionally, the company launches its flagship phones in two versions: Exynos and Snapdragon. However, there are some mixed updates concerning the forthcoming Galaxy S25 models.
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Is the Galaxy S25 Series Abandoning Exynos?
A recent report from Hankyung (via SamMobiles) suggests that the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra will be equipped with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, Qualcomm's next high-end mobile processor. This is unexpected since Samsung was anticipated to introduce the Exynos 2500 for the Galaxy S25. Previously, the Galaxy S24 series launched with the Exynos 2400 in most markets for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, whereas the Galaxy S24 Ultra featured the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Now, it appears that the Snapdragon chips could be exclusively powering these devices. Samsung seems to be aiming to use top-tier components to enhance performance and resolve customer concerns about the Exynos models. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is speculated to deliver a significant performance boost, approximately 30 percent in AI and GPU capabilities.
But It's Not All Good News
Switching solely to Snapdragon might be welcomed by Galaxy S series fans, given that these have historically outperformed their Exynos counterparts. However, if Samsung decides to transition to only Snapdragon processors, the entire series might witness a price increase. Esteemed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via PhoneArena) noted that the price of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could rise by 25 to 30 percent.
Consequently, the Galaxy S25 range is expected to become more expensive. For context, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset is priced between 190 to 200 US Dollars, and Kuo anticipates the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 to be priced between 237 to 260 US Dollars.
