Samsung’s plans for its upcoming flagship Galaxy S25 series have taken a surprising turn. Initial expectations were that the Exynos 2500 chipset would power the Galaxy S25 and S25+ in most markets. However, recent rumors suggest that the chipset’s development has encountered setbacks, leading to its exclusion from the S25 series.
Instead, the Exynos 2500 is now slated to debut in the Galaxy S25 FE and Samsung’s next-generation foldable devices. This decision is reportedly due to a lower-than-expected yield rate of 55% for the chipset, falling short of the targeted 70%. Yield rate measures the efficiency of chip production and directly impacts overall costs.
While using the Exynos 2500 in the S25 FE aligns with Samsung’s previous strategy, its inclusion in the foldable series is a significant departure. Historically powered by Snapdragon chips, a shift to Exynos could potentially impact the popularity of these devices, given the mixed performance of past Exynos chipsets.
Just a few days ago, Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 FE featuring a slightly underclocked version of the Exynos 2400 chipset. However, the S25 FE is expected to arrive earlier than anticipated, potentially launching in April.
The Exynos 2500 is built on Samsung’s 3nm process node, promising improved performance and power efficiency. While rumors suggest it could outperform both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400, past experiences have shown that actual performance can vary. As such, it’s advisable to wait for official benchmarks and user reviews before forming conclusions about the Exynos 2500’s capabilities.
