The Galaxy S24+‘s Exynos 2400 processor is surprising everyone by going toe-to-toe with its top competitor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This success had some hoping the next-gen Exynos 2500, powering the Galaxy S25 series, would be a real game-changer.

However, a recent leak by X/Twitter insider OreXDA paints a different picture. While the Exynos 2500’s main core might be slightly faster than the 2400’s, other performance cores seem to be taking a step back. This suggests Samsung might be focusing on efficiency and battery life over raw power for the S25.

Samsung Exynos 2500

In particular, the Exynos 2500’s top Cortex-X5 core is expected to run at speeds between 3.2 GHz and 3.3 GHz. Additionally, three of its Cortex-A730 cores are likely to operate between 2.5 GHz and 2.3 GHz. These speeds are notably lower than the Cortex-A720 cores found in the Exynos 2400.

Earlier leaks suggested that the SoC (System on Chip) would have a unique 1+3+2+4 CPU configuration. This means the remaining two Cortex-A730 cores will have even lower speeds than the first three. The performance of the four Cortex-A530 cores remains a mystery at this point.

This move might seem surprising, but it could be strategic. The Exynos 2500 is built on Samsung’s new 3GAP process, which is expected to be more efficient than the competition’s 3nm FinFET technology. This could give the S25 longer battery life and cooler operation, even if it doesn’t dominate in benchmarks.

Of course, these are still just leaks, and the final specs could change. But if true, it suggests Samsung is prioritizing user experience over chasing the highest numbers on paper. This could be a refreshing approach, focusing on what really matters to smartphone users.

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