Key Points:
- New Name: Samsung’s next Galaxy S25 Ultra will likely have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
- Performance Boost: The Galaxy S25 Plus might outperform the Ultra in benchmarks.
- Global Launch: Both phones will likely have global availability.
Is Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Chip Called Snapdragon 8 Elite?
Samsung has been using powerful Snapdragon chips in its top-tier Galaxy S Ultra phones for a few years. The upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra was expected to use a chip called Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 For Galaxy. But recent news suggests it might have a different name: Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Why Snapdragon 8 Elite?
This name comes from a teaser by Xiaomi for its upcoming high-end phone. The teaser showed the phone’s outline and mentioned Snapdragon 8 Elite. This makes sense because Qualcomm is using new, powerful CPU cores in this chip. These cores were developed after buying a company called Nuvia, and they’re already used in a chip for laptops.
How Powerful is Snapdragon 8 Elite?
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is expected to be very powerful. It’s made using a new manufacturing process that makes it smaller and faster. In tests, it’s been faster than Apple’s latest chip in some ways.
Galaxy S25 Plus Might Be Even Faster
Surprisingly, the Galaxy S25 Plus, a slightly smaller version of the Ultra, might be even faster. In tests, it’s scored higher than the Ultra, even though they have the same chip. This could be because of differences in how the phones are designed.
When Will We Know More?
We’ll likely learn more about the Galaxy S25 series and the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in the coming months. Samsung usually announces its new flagship phones in January.
