There’s been a lot of debate in the media about which chipsets Samsung will use for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. Some rumors suggest that the lineup will exclusively feature the Exynos 2500 chip. Others argue that low Exynos yields might force Samsung to use both Exynos and Snapdragon chips again, despite the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 potentially being more expensive.
Samsung may adopt 3 different chip strategies for Galaxy S25
A new, surprising rumor adds another twist, suggesting a third chip brand might be in the mix. According to sources cited by the Korean news outlet The Financial News, Samsung might adopt a three-chip strategy for the Galaxy S25 for the first time. This report claims Samsung is considering not just the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Exynos 2500 but also a MediaTek Dimensity chip for the Galaxy S25.
On the plus side, MediaTek’s inclusion could help Samsung balance the power and prevent the price increase of its smartphones. Industry experts already believe the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be 25-30% more expensive than the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.
The rumor doesn’t specify which regions would get which chips. If true, the MediaTek-powered Galaxy S25 might be limited to a few select areas, such as China, while the rest of the world would stick to the Exynos-Qualcomm two-chip strategy.
It’s important to take this rumor with a grain of salt. There’s no concrete evidence supporting this claim yet, and we are still several months away from the Galaxy S25’s official announcement. A lot can change by early 2025.
