Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Chipset Plans Stir Up Controversy: Exynos 2500 Returns to the European Market?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Chipset Plans Stir Up Controversy: Exynos 2500 Returns to the European Market?While the release dates for smartphones featuring the new generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series flagship platforms are generally being pushed forward, leaks regarding the release of Samsung's next generation S-series flagship still point to around January of next year. This means that there are still a few months until the release of the new Samsung Galaxy S25, and we can expect to see more leaks about its details in the coming months

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Chipset Plans Stir Up Controversy: Exynos 2500 Returns to the European Market?

While the release dates for smartphones featuring the new generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series flagship platforms are generally being pushed forward, leaks regarding the release of Samsung's next generation S-series flagship still point to around January of next year. This means that there are still a few months until the release of the new Samsung Galaxy S25, and we can expect to see more leaks about its details in the coming months. However, recent reports about the core chipset plan for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series flagship have thrown up various claims, leaving many consumers confused about the final product configuration.

A report in July mentioned that early production of the Exynos 2500 chip was already complete, and this new flagship chip was expected to be included in the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ phones. However, later reports suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, originally planned to feature the Exynos 2500 chip, might switch to the Snapdragon flagship mobile platform due to production issues. In other words, the Galaxy S25 series, sold globally by Samsung, would use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.

However, as we approach November 2024, a Samsung Galaxy S25+ phone equipped with the Exynos 2500 chip appeared on the Geekbench 6 benchmarking platform. The benchmark list shows that this new device, model SM-S936B, achieved a single-core score of 2359 and a multi-core score of 8141. According to leaks, this new device will be released in the European market later. This means that the new Galaxy S25 series will still include models equipped with Samsung's self-developed Exynos chip.

In fact, earlier this year, a leak about Samsung mentioned that with the continued rise in prices for mobile application processors (APs) used in smartphones, Samsung is looking to increase the use of its own mobile application processors, Exynos. According to this leak, Samsung plans to significantly expand the adoption of its Exynos chips starting from 2024, and by increasing the use of its own APs, it aims to improve its competitiveness and effectively control procurement costs.

However, given the numerous conflicting reports regarding the chip specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, the actual situation of the new product remains to be verified.

Beyond the chipset plan, other details about the Samsung Galaxy S25 series have also attracted widespread attention. It is said that the Samsung Galaxy S25 will have a built-in 4000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging; the Galaxy S25+ will have a built-in 4900mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging; the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have a built-in 5000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. Compared to the large battery solutions commonly used in the current smartphone market, Samsung's approach to battery life appears slightly conservative. However, previous reports indicated that Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones might introduce a new function called "Battery AI" aimed at improving battery life by 10%. It remains to be seen how the actual battery life of the new device will perform based on this new feature.

Furthermore, industry insiders have previously revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may come in three storage combinations: 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB, while the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ may offer two storage combinations: 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB. Related speculation suggests that Samsung's new device aims to offer an improved Galaxy AI control experience with increased memory. However, a latest report suggests that due to DRAM yield issues, the Samsung Galaxy S25 standard version may still start with 8GB of memory but may be adjusted to 12GB in some markets. Of course, given the lack of concrete information, the actual situation of the new product remains uncertain for now.

In conclusion, the final product configuration of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series still holds many unknowns. Key elements like the chipset plan, battery life, and storage capacity are all shrouded in mystery. As time progresses, we expect more information about the Samsung Galaxy S25 series to be released, and the final product performance will become clearer. Consumers can look forward to the official announcement, which will reveal these mysteries and unveil the true power of this new flagship series.