Samsung Galaxy S25 Lineup Expected to Utilize Exynos Processor Across Global Markets, Reports Suggest
During Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in January, the tech giant unveiled its Galaxy S24 series, featuring the Exynos 2400 SoC powering the standard Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ in markets like India, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra adopts the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC worldwide.
Now, recent speculation suggests that Samsung is poised to exclusively utilize Exynos chipsets across its entire Galaxy S25 lineup next year. According to tipster Connor (@OreXda) on X, the forthcoming Galaxy S25 series is expected to debut with the yet-unannounced Exynos 2500 SoC, marking a departure from the Snapdragon variant used in select regions for the Galaxy S24 series.
The transition to Exynos SoCs for the Galaxy S25 series underscores Samsung’s ongoing efforts to streamline its chipset strategy and leverage in-house technology to power its flagship devices. With the Exynos 2500 SoC purportedly slated for deployment in next year’s Galaxy S25 lineup, consumers can anticipate enhanced performance, efficiency, and integration tailored to meet the demands of modern smartphone users. This strategic shift reflects Samsung’s commitment to advancing its semiconductor capabilities and delivering a cohesive user experience across its product portfolio.
Looking ahead to 2025, rumors suggest that Samsung’s Galaxy Z series foldable phones will exclusively adopt Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, diverging from the Exynos variants employed in previous iterations. Presumably, upcoming models such as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 will leverage next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoCs, positioning them at the forefront of innovation and performance in the foldable smartphone segment. Additionally, the Galaxy A series is anticipated to feature a blend of MediaTek and Exynos SoCs, catering to diverse market segments with a range of performance and pricing options.
However, Samsung is yet to reveal plans for its 2025 product lineup. Also, the names of the next-generation chipsets from Qualcomm and Exynos are not yet known. Therefore, this leak should be considered with a grain of salt.
As mentioned, Samsung used both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and Exynos 2400 in the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ this year. In multiple markets such as the US, China, Japan and Canada, the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. In all other countries including India, they run on the Exynos 2400 chipset. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, in contrast, packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip across all markets.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 has a starting price tag of Rs. 79,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB variant in India, the Galaxy S24+ pricing starts at Rs. 99,999, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a starting price tag of Rs. 1,29,999.