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Samsung has revealed that new high-end phones like the Galaxy S25 series will use a 3-nanometer Exynos 2500 chip, at least in some markets.
In a discussion of its second quarter 2024 earnings, Samsung said it was focusing on a healthy supply of the still-unannounced system-on-chip for “flagship products.” While it didn’t mention the S25 by name, the Galaxy S line has routinely led adoption of new Exynos models.
There was no mention of capabilities. As with other chip process size reductions, though, the shrink should improve performance and efficiency if there are no other major changes.
Samsung has so far only used 3nm chips in two devices, the Galaxy Watch Ultra and its regular Watch 7 counterpart. The Galaxy S24 family is based on 4nm. Apple was the first to bring 3nm to the public, leaning on chipmaker TSMC for the A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro as well as the M3 in current MacBooks.
The news suggests that Samsung will put the Exynos 2500 chip in Galaxy S25 versions for at least some countries. Historically, Samsung has used an Exynos for most international Galaxy S models while reserving Qualcomm’s Snapdragon for North America. That hasn’t always been the case, though, as the non-FE Galaxy S23 models used Snapdragons worldwide.
The mention helps clarify that a new Exynos will play an important role in the S25. Other rumors have suggested Samsung will move to a larger 6.36-inch screen in the base model (up from 6.2) and possibly switch from its own main camera sensor to a Sony model.
You’ll have to wait a while longer to see the finished product. In recent years, Samsung has premiered Galaxy S updates in January or February. Still, this might be welcome news for phone buyers wanting the company to catch up on 3nm technology.
