All Galaxy S25 Series Models Will Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Instead of Exynos, Base S25 Spotted with 8 Elite on Geekbench

Highlights

• Samsung will use Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for all Galaxy S25 models.
• Geekbench listings reveal the base Galaxy S25 with a customized Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
• The custom chip boosts clock speed of 4.47 GHz and 12GB RAM.
• The Galaxy S25 lineup is expected to debut in January 2025.

Traditionally we have seen Samsung using both Snapdragon and Exynos processors in different regions for its Galaxy S Series smartphones.

However, multiple sources have now repeated that Samsung will break this tradition in 2025 with the Galaxy S25 Series.

The recent tip comes from reliable leaker Ice Universe. Tipster claims Samsung will fully commit to Snapdragon for its flagship lineup.

This suggests a major shift for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series where all models will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, skipping the Exynos 2500 entirely.

I reiterate that all versions of the Galaxy S25 series in the world adopt Snapdragon 8 Elite, and will not adopt Exynos.

— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) November 13, 2024

Wh y Samsung Might Go For Snapdragon 8 Elite Instead of Exynos?

The speculation that Samsung has potentially decided to let go of Exynos for Snapdragon seems tied to manufacturing challenges.

As per certain reports, the Exynos 2500 is built on Samsung Foundry’s 3nm process and has a yield rate of just 20%, which means only 20% of the chips produced are usable. In comparison, TSMC’s 3nm process that powers the Snapdragon 8 Elite boasts a yield rate above 80%.

Low yield rates raise production costs and make Exynos seem a less viable option. Samsung is also reportedly considering outsourcing Exynos chip production to TSMC, which could align it with other chipmakers like Qualcomm and MediaTek.

Base Galaxy S25 Spotted in Geekbench

Meanwhile, the Geekbench listing for the base Galaxy S25 has surfaced online shedding some light on its specs.

Spotted by the Gizmochina team with the model number “SM-S931N”, which is mostly likely the Korean version of the smartphone, it appears the device runs on the customised Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset.

The custom chipset features a boosted clock speed of 4.47 GHz compared to the standard 4.32 GHz. This Snapdragon chip previously exclusive to Samsung flagships has been paired with 12GB of RAM in the tested model.

The Gizmochina report also highlights that the performance scores of the phone on Geekbench are underwhelming. The Galaxy S25 scored 2481 in single-core and 8658 in multi-core tests, lagging behind rivals like the OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13, which scored over 3100 and 10,000 in the same tests.

No official confirmation has been made about the Galaxy S25 lineup yet. It is expected to debut in January 2025 with more details likely to emerge as the launch date approaches.

FAQs

Q1. What processor will all Galaxy S25 models feature?

Answer. All Galaxy S25 models will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, skipping the Exynos 2500 entirely.

Q2. Why might Samsung choose Snapdragon 8 Elite over Exynos for the S25 series?

Answer. The decision is tied to manufacturing challenges, as the Exynos 2500 has a yield rate of just 20%, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Elite has a yield rate above 80%.

Q3. What were the performance scores for the base Galaxy S25 on Geekbench?

Answer. The base Galaxy S25 scored 2481 in single-core and 8658 in multi-core tests on Geekbench, which is lower than rivals like the OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13.

Q4. When is the Galaxy S25 lineup expected to debut?

Answer. The Galaxy S25 lineup is expected to debut in January 2025, although no official confirmation has been made regarding the launch, specs, or features.

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