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Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 2 September 2024 17:13 IST

Samsung Said to Exclusively Use Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC on All Galaxy S25 Phones

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Samsung Galaxy S24 uses Samsung's Exynos and Snapdragon together

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy S23 series exclusively runs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
The Galaxy S25 series is still a few months away from launch
The brand was earlier believed to use Exynos 2500 chip in Galaxy S25

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Galaxy S24+.

As per a Galaxy S23 series, meanwhile, shipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC exclusively.

While the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in the US, they are equipped with Samsung's in-house Exynos 2400 in most other markets, including India. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, the model in the lineup, runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC in all markets.

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The report further adds that Samsung is considering using the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Galaxy Z Fold 7, which are scheduled for launch in the second half of 2025. The South Korean brand was earlier believed to include an Exynos 2500 chip in the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ in certain regions.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC is anticipated to offer 30 percent improved performance in generative AI functions compared to its predecessor. Qualcomm will reportedly supply Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy chip with overclocked GPU and U cores “specialised for the Galaxy S25 Ultra".

Samsung's new approach is reportedly part of its efforts to use 'only the highest performance components' intertwined with Qualcomm's active courtship, the report states. The performance of Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC for Galaxy is likely to be comparable to the Apple iPhone 16's A18 chip.

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Samsung Galaxy S24+ 2d6b45

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display with QHD+ resolution
Very good performance
Good cameras all around
Great build quality
12GB RAM
Seven years of software

Bad
Heats up under heavy use
No auto-focus in ultra-wide camera
No fast charger in box
Battery life is not great

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S24+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor deca-core

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 14

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Samsung Galaxy S24 4kw2q

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact design
Vibrant 120Hz display
Capable processor
Good overall camera performance

Bad
Average battery life
Recycled design
AI features free till 2025

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S24 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 14

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 1a625f

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Bright display with fewer reflections
Great battery life
Useful AI features
Excellent performance
Top-quality cameras
Longer software

Bad
Expensive
Relatively slower charging speeds

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review

Display 6.80-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

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