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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is one of the most anticipated smartphone launches of 2025, and details about the new lineup continue to surface. As in previous years, the series will include the standard Galaxy S25, the larger S25 Plus, and the flagship S25 Ultra models. Recently, a listing for the Galaxy S25+ on Geekbench has given us a sneak peek into its performance, and it’s raising some interesting questions about Samsung’s chipset strategy for this generation.
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com/mi2oYkl8rd — RaJ∆noop (@anooprajaji) November 6, 2024 A Shift in Chipsets: Snapdragon vs. Exynos In recent years, Samsung has followed a regional approach to its chipsets, using Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors in certain markets and its own Exynos chips in others. However, there have been strong rumors suggesting that the Snapdragon 8 Elite will power all Galaxy S25 models globally.
This move would mark a shift from Samsung’s previous approach, where Snapdragon variants often received better reviews in terms of performance. If true, this would be a win for customers worldwide, as it would ensure a more uniform experience across the board. That said, the latest Geekbench listing shows that the Exynos 2500 chipset could still feature in some regions, particularly in the Galaxy S25+ model.
The device in question, with model number SM-S936B, is shown to be running the Exynos chip, despite the rumors surrounding the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s global rollout. S25 Ultra spotted on Geekbench 6 SC : 3148 MC: 10236 Seems like an overclocked SD 8 Elite variant with 4.47Ghz.
pic.twitter.com/0svzvnk7iZ — Siddhant B (@SiddhantGeek) November 5, 2024 Performance Benchmarks: How Exynos 2500 Stacks Up The Exynos 2500-powered Galaxy S25+ prototype posted a single-core score of 2,359 and a multi-core score of 8,141 on Geekbench.
While these scores are impressive, they fall behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which recently scored 3,069 points in single-core testing and 9,080 points in multi-core testing in the Galaxy S25 Ultra model. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is clearly the stronger performer in raw power, which could make a noticeable difference for users who demand the most from their devices. That said, it’s important to remember that benchmark scores don’t always tell the full story.
Real-world usage, like gaming, multitasking, and camera performance, will be crucial in determining how well the Exynos 2500 competes against Qualcomm’s latest chipset in daily use. What We Know About the Galaxy S25+ Prototype Beyond the chipset, the Galaxy S25+ prototype reveals some notable hardware specs. The device is running Android 15 and comes with 10.
72GB of RAM, which could be rounded up to 12GB in the final version. The phone is powered by a ten-core CPU with an architecture that includes one high-performance core clocked at 3.30GHz, two cores at 2.
75GHz, five cores at 2.36GHz, and two efficiency cores at 1.80GHz.
These clock speeds suggest that the Exynos 2500 will be a power-efficient chip, optimized for everything from everyday tasks to more demanding applications. What This Means for the Galaxy S25 Series If Samsung proceeds with the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 lineup, it could affect regional markets where the Exynos versions have been more common. While the global shift to Snapdragon would likely please many users, there’s still a chance that some regions will receive the Exynos variant, potentially offering a more budget-friendly option without sacrificing too much in terms of performance.
The Galaxy S25 series promises to be an exciting launch, featuring powerful chipsets, advanced camera capabilities, and Samsung’s signature design. As we get closer to the official reveal in 2025, it will be interesting to see how the Exynos 2500 performs against the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and whether the global shift to Snapdragon will meet the expectations of Galaxy fans everywhere. SEE ALSO: Samsung Brings Apple-Like Notification Summaries To OneUI 7 For Improved Efficiency.
