If you are someone who lives and breathes smartphones, you have probably heard of Ming-Chi Kuo. Known for his accurate predictions in the tech world, Kuo is an analyst at TF International in Hong Kong. While he has mostly focused on Apple devices in the past, his latest forecast is about Samsung’s upcoming flagship series, the Galaxy S25 set to launch in 2025.

Initially, it seemed like Samsung would stick to its usual plan for the Galaxy S25 lineup by using the Exynos 2500 processor for most markets and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for select regions like the U.S., China, and Canada. However, a recent manufacturing issue highlighted by Kuo could change those plans.

Currently, 40% of Galaxy S24 series devices are powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 AP while 60% use the Exynos 2400 AP. Samsung intended to follow a similar strategy for the Galaxy S25 series but faces challenges due to manufacturing issues with the Exynos 2500 chipset.

Kuo pointed out that Samsung Foundry’s 3nm process node is experiencing low yields, potentially leading to a shortage of Exynos 2500 SoCs. This could impact the availability of these chips for Samsung’s flagship phones in 2025. In fact, there’s a possibility that no Exynos 2500 chips may be shipped at all due to these yield issues.

With the success of the Galaxy S24 line, Samsung will need to address these manufacturing challenges to ensure a smooth launch for its upcoming flagship devices. Stay tuned as we await further updates on this developing story!