What To Know
- The return of a powerful chipA recent leak has finally revealed the chip that will power the Galaxy S25, and it’s a model from a company Samsung should never have parted ways with.
- A shift in processor strategyTraditionally, Samsung has relied on its own Exynos processors for high-end Galaxy models.
The Galaxy S25 is just around the corner, and we already know almost everything about it; its design has been seen multiple times, along with details about its camera or AI features. There’s one thing, however, that remains uncertain: the processor model that will accompany the new flagship. That uncertainty ends now.
the return of a powerful chip
A recent leak has finally revealed the chip that will power the Galaxy S25, and it’s a model from a company Samsung should never have parted ways with. According to reliable sources through benchmark testing on Geekbench, the upcoming model will feature a SoC from Qualcomm, finally moving away from its proprietary chips.
The device, identified as model SM-S931B, is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor—Qualcomm’s most powerful chip to date. It also boasts 12 GB of RAM as its base configuration and runs on Android 15.
benchmark breaking results
The publication reveals impressive scores achieved by the Galaxy S25 with this processor. It scored 2,986 points in single-core tests and 9,355 points in multi-core tests. This is significantly higher than previous Galaxy S24 models equipped with Exynos processors.
a shift in processor strategy
Traditionally, Samsung has relied on its own Exynos processors for high-end Galaxy models. While this allowed for better optimization, their chips have consistently lagged behind Qualcomm’s in terms of performance.
- Exynos processors were primarily used in regions like Europe and Asia.
- Qualcomm processors dominated in markets like the United States.
This time around, it seems Samsung is opting for a unified processor strategy across all markets. The Snapdragon 8 Elite not only enhances smartphone performance but also enables more robust AI functionalities and offers advantages in energy efficiency and connectivity.
