Samsung Galaxy S25 FE to Feature Older Exynos SoC Instead of Dimensity 9400, Recent Benchmark Leak Shows

Samsung’s reliance on Qualcomm for its chipset production has taken a toll on its financial health. In response, the tech giant decided to switch to MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ for its Galaxy Tab S10+ and Ultra models. Speculation has been rife that Samsung might extend this transition to its smartphone lineup. However, concrete changes have not yet materialized. The latest leaks surrounding the Galaxy S25 FE suggest that Samsung might not make the cost-saving switch as expected, potentially downgrading interest from consumers looking to upgrade in the future.

Galaxy S25 FE Expected to Feature Exynos 2400 Chipset

A recent leak from Geekbench 6, shared by tech analyst Abhishek Yadav, indicates that the Galaxy S25 FE, identified by the model number SM-S731U, will incorporate the Exynos 2400 chipset. This processor is nearly two years old, prompting concerns about performance stagnation compared to the Galaxy S24 FE. Geekbench results revealed a 10-core CPU architecture and 8GB of RAM. Additionally, it’s noted that the Exynos 2400 may also be used in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip FE.

Samsung’s decision not to deploy the newer Exynos 2500, which began mass production in February 2023, stems from supply constraints. The Exynos 2500 is reserved for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and production limitations linked to poor 3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) yield rates have made the newer chipset scarce. Consequently, the performance metrics of the Galaxy S25 FE pose minimal enhancements over its predecessor, potentially leaving little incentive for consumers to upgrade this year.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE SM-S731U confirmed to feature Exynos 2400 chipset.

Specifications🔳 Exynos 2400 SoC🎮 Samsung Xclipse 940 GPU🍭 Android 16- 8GB RAM#SamsungGalaxyS25FE #galaxys25fe pic.twitter.com/9StzUhDsoF

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) May 15, 2025

While it’s clear that Samsung must balance numerous factors, such as annual sales profit margins, they must also consider the long-term consequences of their decisions. The Dimensity 9400 and its enhanced variant, the Dimensity 9400+, present cost-effective alternatives to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. Even if Samsung incurs higher costs by choosing MediaTek, the Galaxy S25 FE could benefit significantly with enhanced computing, GPU performance, and AI features.

As a result, Samsung’s ability to price the Galaxy S25 FE competitively may be its only advantage. However, with the use of a two-generation-old chipset, the company faces stiff competition from rivals offering devices powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chips — likely delivering better performance at a more attractive price point.

News Source: Abhishek Yadav

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