Recent reports from BusinessKorea indicate that Samsung might abandon the use of its Exynos 2500 chipset in the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, opting instead for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. This move comes after internal challenges in the development of the Exynos 2500, which was initially expected to power Samsung’s flagship devices.
Samsung has long split its flagship lineup between its in-house Exynos chips and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, with Exynos models typically sold in Europe and Asia, while Snapdragon versions dominate the U.S. and other markets. However, the Exynos chips have often faced criticism for being less efficient and powerful compared to their Snapdragon counterparts. The Exynos 2500 was seen as a potential game-changer, rumored to include advanced AI features and ray-tracing technology for gaming, but it appears that development hurdles may have delayed or canceled its debut.
If Samsung moves forward with this decision, the Galaxy S25 could be powered solely by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors globally, much like the Galaxy S23 series, which featured Snapdragon chips across all regions for the first time. This strategy shift is driven by a desire to ensure consistent performance across devices, addressing past concerns about performance discrepancies between Exynos and Snapdragon variants.
The potential scrapping of the Exynos 2500 is a significant development in Samsung’s broader strategy for mobile chipsets. While Samsung has been pushing to develop its own high-end chips to compete with Qualcomm and Apple’s Bionic series, setbacks with Exynos could lead to more reliance on external suppliers in the short term. However, the company is reportedly still committed to improving its Exynos line and could introduce new versions in future models.
For now, consumers and industry analysts are awaiting official confirmation from Samsung, but all signs point to the Galaxy S25 series continuing the recent trend of focusing on Snapdragon chips to deliver more stable and competitive performance across global markets.
