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Samsung Galaxy S25 to stick with Snapdragon 8 Elite despite Exynos 2500 benchmark
The recent Exynos 2500 benchmark brought a storm on the internet. Galaxy fans started discussing the potential arrival of Exynos in the S25 series. However, Samsung will likely use Snapdragon 8 Elite across all Galaxy S25 models.
According to Jukanlosreve, Samsung will stick to Snapdragon 8 Elite for the Galaxy S25 series. The benchmark test of the S25 Plus with Exynos 2500 was only for testing purposes. The move doesn’t reportedly align with the possibility of commercialization.
Snapdragon 8 Elite:
- US variant of Samsung’s S25 Ultra running Snapdragon 8 Elite scored a whopping 3,148 and 10,236 points on Geekbench.
Exynos 2500:
- Samsung’s 10-core Exynos 2500 running on Galaxy S25 Plus reached 2,359 points and 8,141 points in 6’s single-core and multi-core tests.
Exynos 2500 scored far better than the upcoming Tensor G5 of the Pixel 10 series. However, the chipset lags behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which would power the Galaxy S25 Ultra in all countries, even if the Exynos 2500 comes out.
Samsung ships its flagship lineup with Snapdragon SoC in the US and Canada. Other countries get Exynos across Europe, Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The S25 line’s chipset controversy seems not to be ending quite soon.
Exynos is dead, Foundry to be blamed?
Samsung is reportedly planning to spin-off the Foundry business. That said, the Foundry division will split from Samsung Electronics and become a new firm. The company has reportedly established a task force to make it happen in the next 5 years.
The company’s Foundry business lost many major clients for contract manufacturing. After Qualcomm, Google also switched to TSMC for the next Tensor. 3nm-based Exynos 2500 is also allegedly canceled due to a poor yield rate.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Release
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 series early next year. The flagships are being designed for enhanced user experience. The software part is also getting revamped to bring Galaxy experiences to a whole new level.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been spotted on the NBTC certification database. The smartphone has just entered the production phase, and the launch is likely in late January.
NBTC database listed (via mysmartprice) Samsung SM-S938B/DS, confirming the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The “DS” in the model number suggests that the phone will support dual SIM functionality.
The model has also got approval from Thailand’s NBTC authority. That said, the handset is allowed to be sold in the country after the official debut, which is due by the end of January next year.
NBTC certification doesn’t reveal any exciting information about the device. It is just a necessary procedure that must be followed before bringing the product to the market.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra NBTC Certification | Via: mysmartprice
A recent leak suggests that the Galaxy S25 series might be unveiled on January 22, 2025. The lineup will have a total of three models, including, base, Plus and Ultra.
Galaxy S25 Ultra Main Camera Leak
Recently, Camera FV-5 listed the S25 Ultra’s primary camera specs. The device is set to level up its camera capabilities leveraging the new processor, enhanced hardware, and optimized software.
The S25 Ultra’s main camera will have a 23.2mm equivalent focal length and f/1.7 aperture. The sensor captures shots at 12.5MP by default, with a maximum resolution of 4080×3060 px.
The smartphone could use an ISOCELL HP2 camera with a 200-megapixel resolution. This intelligent sensor will let you capture stunning shots anytime, anywhere.
The device could also feature a new 50MP (Samsung JN3) ultrawide, a 10MP (IMX754) telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP (IMX854) periscope with 5x optical and 100x digital zoom.
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Stunning details emerge on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 200MP main camera
It seems Samsung has already started mass production of the Galaxy S25 series. The company is rumored to introduce the new flagships in late January next year, and the lineup’s specs and features have reportedly been finalized.
Leaker kro_roe claims that Samsung has started the production of the Galaxy S25 series. The commencement of production suggests that the specs and features have been finalized before entering the final phase of development.
Recently, Samsung’s revised production plan for 2025 has been leaked. The company has trimmed down overall production but increased the Galaxy S25 series’s production estimation – indicating at its ambitions to ramp up flagship sales.
Once mass production begins, Samsung typically takes about 1-2 months to finalize the preparations for the release. This period includes quality checks, logistics, marketing campaigns, and setting up for the official Unpacked event.
For the Galaxy S25 series, if mass production has already started, an official release could be expected within 2-3 months, typically around early February, given that Samsung usually launches its flagship devices early in the year.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series – Key takeaways
The Korean tech giant may announce the Galaxy S25 series on January 22 in San Francisco. Korea’s FNNews, last month, revealed the company’s plans for launch date and event venue.
If the unveiling takes place in late January, you can expect the official release in early February. Pre-orders will begin on the same day of the Unpacked, following the pre-reservation closure.
Galaxy S25 Ultra is set to redefine Samsung’s flagship smartphone design approach. The next Ultra flagship will debut a refined design philosophy by turning the angular corners into rounded ones.
The screen will appear the same as the Galaxy S24 Ultra – flat. It’s a good decision to keep the display decision intact as curved edge panels are highly vulnerable to outer physical damage.
Image: Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra | Source: Samsung
Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 Ultra in 2025, but the exact date remains unknown. Many rumors are speculating about the possible release timeline, though it can only be confirmed by Samsung through an Unpacked invite.
The Galaxy S25 series will feature three models: S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. These flagships are expected to introduce a refined design, next-gen processors, enhanced displays, brand-new Galaxy AI features, and a revolutionary software experience.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Launch Date
Tipster AbhishekYadav through X (formerly Twitter) suggests that Samsung will introduce the Galaxy S25 series on January 22, 2025. However, the event may be considered on January 23 in South Korea due to different time zones.
India, the US, and most markets share the same launch date for Samsung events despite the time zone difference. The Unpacked may kick off early morning in the United States, while it could be nighttime in India.
Previous Inputs
Following the Korean outlet, leaker MaxJambor claimed that the Galaxy Unpacked might be held on January 22 in the US. It doesn’t mean the FNNews report was fake, but the date difference is due to the time zone in South Korea.
A month back, Korea’s FNNews reported that Samsung is considering holding an Unpacked event on January 23. Besides, San Francisco is the most preferred location by officials to hold the in-person launch event.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Image: S25U CAD – Onleaks / One UI 7 Screenshot – TekAvenue/X
Galaxy Unpacked 2025 – What to expect
Samsung will indeed unveil the new Galaxy S25 series at Unpacked next year. The company is also expected to showcase a prototype of its XR Smart Glasses. A “Slim” model of the S25 series is also in the pipeline, which might be teased as well.
One UI 7 is confirmed to be launched at the Galaxy Unpacked next year. At SDC24, Samsung pushed the new software’s launch to Galaxy S Unpacked. You can check the latest insights on One UI 7 and Galaxy S25 Ultra below:
- One UI 7 – Latest news and leaks
- Galaxy S25 Ultra – Latest news and leaks