Are Samsung's Snapdragon-Only Flagships a Temporary Shift?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has currently embraced Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor across the globe. While this shift towards using a single chipset has been welcomed by many, the recent launches of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 have raised questions about whether the Snapdragons are here to stay or if Samsung will revert to its previous practice of offering Exynos and Snapdragon variants in various markets.
A Deep Dive into Samsung’s Chipset History
Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup was notable for shipping exclusively with Snapdragon processors globally due to challenges faced at Samsung Foundry and issues with the Exynos 2200 chip overheating which powered the Galaxy S22.
This Snapdragon-only approach seems to be a recurring trend for Samsung, creating speculation around the future chipset strategy for upcoming models.
