Samsung has officially announced its work on the Exynos 2500 processor, which is expected to power part of the upcoming Galaxy S25 family. This revelation came as part of the company’s financial results for the second quarter of 2024, released Tuesday evening (July 30). While details about the new chip remain limited, indications suggest it will utilize Samsung’s advanced 3nm manufacturing technology, with production set to ramp up in the latter half of this year.
The financial report, which also highlighted strong sales figures for the Galaxy S24 line, emphasized the success of the Exynos W1000 chip used in the Galaxy Watch 7. As Samsung’s first 3nm solution, its positive reception has sparked increased interest from other customers in Samsung’s chip production capabilities.
Samsung explicitly confirmed its development of the Exynos 2500 for premium smartphones, asserting plans to ensure a stable platform supply. Although not directly stated, this announcement implies that the processor, likely to be featured in the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus models, will also employ 3nm lithography. The primary advantages of this technology are expected to include reduced power consumption and lower operating temperatures.
This confirmation comes as a surprise, following recent rumors that Samsung was facing challenges in developing the new Exynos, with manufacturing yields reportedly as low as 20%. For context, a healthy production typically requires at least 60% to 70% yields. The same rumors indicated that Samsung was actively seeking solutions to improve these figures, an effort that seems to have borne fruit, given this week’s announcement.
If Samsung has indeed overcome these obstacles, industry sources from various Korean outlets suggest that the Exynos 2500 could be a highly promising project. The chip is rumored to achieve exceptional energy efficiency due to its 3nm lithography, potentially rivaling Qualcomm’s anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 efficiency gains.
Furthermore, Samsung’s new chip is expected to incorporate a Google Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), aimed at enhancing Artificial Intelligence performance and improving integration with Android’s AI features.
With the Exynos 2500 officially confirmed, more details will likely emerge in the coming months, both through official channels and leaks. The chip is expected to debut later this year, followed by its integration into the Galaxy S25 series, slated for release in early 2025.
Source: Samsung
