A rumor swirling out of South Korea suggests a major shakeup for the upcoming Galaxy S25 lineup. Samsung might be considering MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity chips (likely the Dimensity 9400) alongside its usual offerings – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 from Qualcomm and Samsung’s own Exynos 2500.
This three-chip strategy, if true, could be a first for Samsung’s flagship line. The reasoning behind this potential shift is two-fold:
- Qualcomm’s Price Hike: Rumors suggest a significant price increase for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, potentially reaching $260 per unit compared to the $190-200 of the 8 Gen 3.
- Exynos Yield Issues: Samsung’s Exynos 2500 is reportedly facing yield problems, currently sitting at around 40% (well below the 60% needed for mass production) despite aiming for improvement by August.
With potentially unreliable Exynos production and a hefty price tag from Qualcomm, MediaTek’s Dimensity chips could become a compelling alternative for Samsung. This move could also be a strategic play to pressure Qualcomm for better pricing on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
Uncertainties Remain
It’s important to remember that this is just a rumor – Samsung hasn’t confirmed any plans for a multi-chip Galaxy S25.We’ll have to wait for official announcements to see if this three-way chip battle becomes a reality.
