New reports suggest that Samsung may equip most of its Galaxy S25 series with its own “low yield” Exynos processor, rather than the expected Snapdragon or Dimensity chips.
A post by industry insider Sawyer Galox on X reveals that Samsung plans to use the Exynos 2500 in both the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus models.
However, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is still anticipated to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor.
It remains unclear whether this decision applies globally or is specific to certain regions. For instance, when the Galaxy S24 series launched, markets like the USA, Canada, and a few other countries received the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip in their Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus models.
Other regions were given the reportedly inferior Exynos 2400. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, on the other hand, came with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in all markets.
This latest rumor contradicts earlier reports that suggested Samsung would go with an all-Snapdragon lineup, following concerns over the low yields of the 3nm GAA process used in the Exynos 2500 production.
Some industry analysts remain skeptical about Samsung’s ability to manufacture a sufficient quantity of Exynos 2500 chips due to these production challenges.
Previously, there was speculation that Samsung might consider using MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 chip in the Galaxy S25 series.
As October draws to a close, Samsung has yet to officially announce the Exynos 2500, which is unusual given that the Exynos 2400 was revealed on October 5 last year.
Since Samsung traditionally launches its Galaxy S series in January, this delay raises questions about whether the company is running out of time or if the rumor itself is inaccurate.
