The advanced 3nm process used in Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset has enabled Samsung Electronics to stabilize its production yield in its semiconductor division.
However, the Exynos 2500 will not be included in the Galaxy S25 series. It is instead expected that Samsung will integrate this powerful SoC into its upcoming Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip FE models.
Samsung’s System LSI division and Samsung Foundry faced initial production challenges with the Exynos 2500, according to Korea’s Chosun Ilbo. Exynos 2500 was excluded from the Galaxy S25 series due to these hurdles.
By using Snapdragon chips for the Galaxy S25, Samsung ensures that its flagship performance standards are maintained while also preserving Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite performance gap.
The Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip FE will be equipped with the Exynos 2500, Samsung’s next-generation processor, to revitalize its in-house processor business. Previously, Galaxy Z Flip models were exclusively powered by Snapdragon chipsets.
Samsung could potentially achieve a starting price point significantly below the current Z Flip models with a more affordable Exynos 2500 chip. As a result, foldable phones may become more accessible to a wider audience.
Samsung’s Foundry and System LSI divisions have also reportedly resolved tensions over the Exynos 2500’s delays, so mass production will begin in 2025 with stable production.
An anonymous senior Samsung official said, “The 2nm GAA process has overcome significant challenges, and mass production is now underway.”. The Galaxy S25 series cannot be equipped with Exynos 2500 because of supply constraints, but the premium Z Flip models will fully utilize it.”
