Samsung is facing challenges with its production of the Exynos 2500 chip, which could impact the upcoming Galaxy S25 lineup. Here’s what you need to know:

– Normally, the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ would be powered by the Exynos 2500 AP in most markets, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset would be used in the U.S., Canada, and China. The Galaxy S25 Ultra would feature the same chip worldwide.
– However, Samsung Foundry has experienced lower-than-expected yields with its 3nm node production of the Exynos 2500. This means that a significant number of chips are failing Quality Control tests.
– During the second quarter, Samsung Foundry struggled with a yield of only 20%, although this was an improvement from single-digit yields in Q1. In contrast, TSMC, a leading foundry, is not facing similar yield issues with its second-gen N3E 3nm process node for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 AP.
– Reports suggest that Samsung may need to rely on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip for all models in the Galaxy S25 series due to these yield challenges.
– Despite these setbacks, Samsung is committed to improving Exynos 2500 production yields in the coming months.
– If Samsung is unable to increase yields significantly by the end of the year, it is likely that all Galaxy S25 models will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip.
– This shift could potentially lead to higher prices for Samsung’s flagship phones in 2025.

Stay tuned for updates on how Samsung navigates these production challenges as they work towards launching the Galaxy S25 series.