Bye-bye Exynos? All Galaxy S25 telephones may need Snapdragon energy

The Samsung Galaxy S25 sequence is simply anticipated to launch in January 2025, however the leaks are persevering with to stream in. Now, a Korean outlet has made some fascinating claims concerning the processor in these new telephones.

Hankyung (through r/Android) stories that every one three Galaxy S25 sequence telephones can be solely powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. This is able to be a significant improvement as, aside from the Galaxy S23 sequence (Snapdragon) and Galaxy S6 (Exynos), Samsung has lengthy used each Snapdragon and Exynos chips in its Galaxy S telephones every year.

The outlet additionally asserts that the so-called Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy chip is within the works and is “specialised for the Galaxy S25 Extremely.” This implies that the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus might get common Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chips, though that may be a significant change from Samsung’s present observe of utilizing overclocked “Snapdragon for Galaxy” chips in all Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S telephones.

It’s believed Samsung remains to be centered on enhancing the yield and efficiency of the Exynos 2500 chip, which was beforehand anticipated to land in some Galaxy S25 telephones. Moreover, the web site claims that Samsung is considering utilizing the Exynos 2500 within the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and/or Galaxy Z Fold 7, that are scheduled for launch within the second half of 2025.

For what it’s value, the Galaxy maker has by no means used an Exynos chip in its foldable telephones. Misguided stories earlier this yr asserted that the Exynos 2400 would arrive within the Galaxy Z Flip 6. In fact, the cellphone solely makes use of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. So that you shouldn’t maintain your breath for an Exynos-powered foldable cellphone in 2025.

What does a Snapdragon-only Galaxy S25 sequence imply?

The Exynos vs Snapdragon battle has been raging for years now. Exynos-powered Galaxy telephones have lengthy lagged behind Snapdragon variants by way of efficiency. In reality, our personal Galaxy S24 testing reveals that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variant is extra highly effective than the Exynos 2400 mannequin. So Snapdragon-only fashions around the globe could be a boon for shoppers who worth efficiency. Nonetheless, our testing additionally revealed that the Exynos-powered Galaxy S24 enjoys higher battery life than the Snapdragon mannequin in most duties.

A Snapdragon-only Galaxy S25 sequence could be a foul factor for causes unrelated to efficiency, battery life, and options. Qualcomm beforehand disclosed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 anticipated to energy 2025’s high-end telephones can be dearer than the present Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. This doesn’t bode effectively for Galaxy S25 sequence pricing if it’s solely reliant on Snapdragon chips.