Samsung Electronics has made significant strides in its semiconductor division, successfully stabilizing the production yield of its highly anticipated Exynos 2500 chipset built on the advanced 3nm process.
Samsung to deploy Exynos 2500 in premium foldables
Despite these advancements, the Exynos 2500 will not feature in the forthcoming Galaxy S25 series. Instead, Samsung is set to integrate this powerful SoC into its premium foldable lineup, specifically the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 and potentially the Galaxy Z Flip FE models.
According to reports from Korea’s Chosun Ilbo, the Exynos 2500, developed by Samsung’s System LSI division and manufactured by Samsung Foundry, faced initial production challenges due to low yield rates. These hurdles led to the decision to exclude the Exynos 2500 from the Galaxy S25 series, where performance expectations are particularly high.
The performance gap between the Exynos 2500 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite further influenced this strategic move, ensuring that Samsung maintains its flagship performance standards by continuing to utilize Snapdragon chips for the Galaxy S25.
Instead, Samsung is channeling its efforts into revitalizing its in-house processor business by equipping the next-generation Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the anticipated Galaxy Z Flip FE with the Exynos 2500. This marks a significant shift, as previous Galaxy Z Flip models exclusively featured Snapdragon chipsets.
With a more affordable Exynos 2500 chip, Samsung could potentially achieve a starting price point significantly lower than the current Z Flip models. This could be a major step in making foldable phones more accessible to a wider audience.
The report also says that internal tensions between Samsung’s Foundry and System LSI divisions over the Exynos 2500’s production delays have reportedly been resolved, fostering better collaboration and paving the way for stable mass production slated for 2025.
According to a senior Samsung official who remains anonymous, “The 3nm second-generation GAA process has overcome significant challenges, and we are now poised to commence mass production. While supply constraints prevent us from equipping the Galaxy S25 series with Exynos 2500, our premium Z Flip models will fully leverage its capabilities.”
Looking ahead, Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy S25 series in January next year, followed by the next generation of foldable phones in the third quarter. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to feature a slimmer design with a larger display, while the Galaxy Z Flip FE may offer a more affordable option without compromising on performance.
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