Samsung Galaxy S25 Series May Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy S25 Ultra and Exynos 2500 for Galaxy S25 and S25+ to Balance Performance and Cost

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series May Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy S25 Ultra and Exynos 2500 for Galaxy S25 and S25+ to Balance Performance and CostAccording to Kuai Technology on October 22nd, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy was officially launched today. Qualcomm claims that its CPU single-core performance has increased by 45%, multi-core performance has improved by 45%, and power consumption has decreased by 44%

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series May Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy S25 Ultra and Exynos 2500 for Galaxy S25 and S25+ to Balance Performance and Cost

According to Kuai Technology on October 22nd, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy was officially launched today. Qualcomm claims that its CPU single-core performance has increased by 45%, multi-core performance has improved by 45%, and power consumption has decreased by 44%. Several smartphone manufacturers have officially announced that they will be using this chip. Samsung Electronics is planning to launch the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones next year, and the industry expects this series to also feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy for powerful performance. However, Samsung has not abandoned its own research and development efforts. Reliable sources reveal that Samsung is actively testing the Exynos 2500 chip and plans to use it in the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. The top-end Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, will exclusively feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, showcasing Samsung's pursuit of ultimate performance.

Samsung's approach to chip selection is driven by cost-effectiveness. While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy offers exceptional performance, its high procurement cost could significantly challenge Galaxy S25s profit margins if implemented widely. This is why Samsung has chosen to use its own Exynos 2500 chip in the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ to reduce costs. However, for the high-end Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung has opted for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy for its superior performance to meet the needs of its target user base seeking the ultimate performance.

Market analysts predict that the strong market performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy will help Qualcomm earn approximately $1.62 billion in revenue during the fourth quarter of this year, with shipments increasing by 50% compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. This highlights the strong market response to this flagship chip. Given that Samsung is currently Qualcomm's largest partner, rumors suggest that Qualcomm is actively trying to maintain its exclusive supply status, unwilling to see other chip suppliers like MediaTek enter the Galaxy S25 series. They are concerned that shifting from a sole partnership to a multi-platform strategy could impact their stable cooperative relationship.

Samsung's chip strategy reflects its balancing act between performance and cost control. On the one hand, Samsung hopes to lower costs and maintain product profit margins by using its own chips. On the other hand, Samsung also wants to provide ultimate performance for its flagship models by using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy to meet high-end users' demands. Ultimately, how Samsung balances performance and cost, along with the future direction of its partnership with Qualcomm, will be the focus of market attention.