Samsung may go for MediaTek chips for Galaxy S25

Despite the expectation that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip will be used in the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it is still unclear which chip Samsung will use for the base models of the series.

According to Tekna Technology Media’s mobile news service, the Exynos 2500 chip was originally supposed to be used in some versions of the Galaxy S25 and S25+, but production problems in Samsung’s 3nm process have made the company look for other options. One of these options is MediaTek’s Dimension 9400 chip. Exynos 2500 production problems have caused problems. The low efficiency in the production of this chip has caused Samsung to face many challenges.

Production problems have caused significant financial losses for Samsung’s foundry division. On the other hand, MediaTek chips such as Dimension 9400 have better performance and lower energy consumption than Exynos 2500. Meanwhile, Mediatek chips have made significant improvements, especially in terms of performance. These chips typically have lower power consumption, which helps extend battery life. Also, the new Mediatek chips have advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.

Currently, Samsung is testing the European version of the Galaxy S25+ with the Exynos 2500 chip, but this does not mean that the decision is final. The results of benchmarks show that the performance of Exynos 2500 is weaker than Snapdragon 8 Elite. Ultimately, Samsung’s final decision will depend on various factors, including the resolution of Exynos 2500 production issues and the performance of MediaTek’s chips. To see the latest news, refer to Tekna media technology news page.