Samsung May Skip Exynos Chips Until Galaxy S27

Samsung is reportedly planning to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in all its Galaxy S25 models and will continue this approach with the Galaxy S26 series.

According to tipster Ice Universe, Samsung won’t bring back its own Exynos processors until the Galaxy S27, expected in 2027.

Samsung Galaxy S25 series uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Not the Exynos 2500 and Dimensity 9400

— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) October 23, 2024

Also, according to Jukanlosreve on X, Samsung is developing a new Exynos chip, codenamed “Ulysses,” which will be built on their 2nm technology (SF2P) and is set to be introduced in the Galaxy S27.

Samsung is set to begin development of the S27 AP with the code name “Ulysses.”

• The process will utilize SF2P.
• The SF2P process is an improved version currently being developed, aiming for mass production in 2026, with enhanced performance and power consumption efficiency…

— Jukan (@jukan05) October 22, 2024

Galaxy S25 Rumored Specs

• OS: Android 14
• Network: Dual SIM | 5G
• Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
• Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels | 416 PPI
• Screen Size & Display: 6.2 inches Dynamic AMOLED
• Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
• Dual Main Camera: 50 MP f/1.8 | 10 MP f/2.4 | 12 MP f/2.2
• Front Camera: 12 MP
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 128GB
• Battery: 4000 mAh

As for the upcoming Galaxy S25 phones, the devices will exclusively feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 4) processor, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The newest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset offers 45% boost in performance and 44% improved power efficiency compared to previous models.