Samsung Galaxy S25 Appears on Geekbench, Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is anticipated to make its official debut at an upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event later this month. As the launch draws near, the device has been the subject of numerous rumors and leaks. Recently, the Galaxy S25, along with its higher-end variants like the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra, was allegedly spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. This has provided a closer look at the handset’s internal specifications. The expected launch date for the Galaxy S25 series is January 22, with sales slated to begin in February.
A recent listing on Geekbench reveals details about a Samsung phone thought to be the standard Galaxy S25. The model number listed is SM-S931B, which is speculated to be the international version of the Galaxy S25. According to the listing, the phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, featuring a base clock speed of 3.53GHz and a peak speed of 4.47GHz. This could indicate that Samsung is using a custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, likely overclocked for improved performance. For comparison, the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset found in the OnePlus 13 has a peak clock speed of 4.32GHz.
The Geekbench listing also provides benchmark scores for the Galaxy S25, with the device achieving 2,986 points in single-core performance and 9,355 points in multi-core performance. These scores suggest that the Galaxy S25 will deliver impressive performance, likely putting it in the upper tier of flagship smartphones. The listing also shows that the phone will run Android 15, the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, which is expected to bring various new features and improvements.
In terms of RAM, the Samsung Galaxy S25 SM-S931B is listed with 10.68GB of memory, which will likely be marketed as 12GB when the phone is officially released. This ample amount of RAM will contribute to smooth multitasking and overall device performance. As the launch date approaches, more details are expected to surface, but this Geekbench listing provides a promising preview of what Samsung’s latest flagship will offer.
