Samsung is reportedly considering using Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processors instead of Exynos processors for the Galaxy S25 series. It’s been suggested that Samsung might abandon its Exynos 2500 chip line due to challenges with its 3nm chip production, which has impacted mass production at a viable cost. This shift contrasts with rumors of Samsung employing a dual chipset strategy for the Galaxy S25 series.
Qualcomm stands to benefit from Samsung’s challenges, with expectations of increasing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 price by up to 30% as Samsung may have no choice but to accept a higher price. Relying solely on Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 would also mean Samsung would need to depend entirely on Qualcomm, potentially resulting in increased costs for the Galaxy S25.
Samsung’s struggles with the Exynos 2500 chips raise questions about the future of its homegrown chip line. Whether Samsung can overcome its manufacturing difficulties to continue developing Exynos or will rely entirely on Qualcomm could significantly impact its position in the high-end smartphone market.