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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8 Elite hits impressive Geekbench highs
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite appeared on Geekbench. The handset is now benchmarked with overwhelming scores in both single-core and multi-core tests, setting new standards of performance.
Galaxy S25 Ultra’s USA variant running Snapdragon 8 Elite scored a whopping 3,148 and 10,236 points on Geekbench. The smartphone earlier reached 3,069 and 9,080 points in single and multi-core tests on the same benchmark.
There’s a notable difference between the recent and previous benchmark scores. There are still a few months remaining in the official unveiling, which would result in further performance improvement with software optimization.
Just recently, the S25 Plus was spotted running Exynos 2500. The prototype secured 2360 and 8140 points in single-core and multi-core tests. The performance difference between Snapdragon and Exynos is visible and it’s far.
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm’s latest chip is set to make Galaxy S25 Ultra the world’s most powerful smartphone. Samsung is seriously working on the software development, which would result in head-scratching outcomes for its rivals, Apple included.
Snapdragon 8 Elite features Qualcomm’s self-developed Oryon CPU. The AP ditched efficiency cores in favor of a dual-layout architecture. Expect even more fireworks at next year’s Samsung Unpacked event early next year!
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Release
The South Korean tech giant could announce the Galaxy S25 series in January next year. The Galaxy S24 series debuted in January this year, a month ahead of the Galaxy S23 family’s launch in February 2023.
One UI 7 will also be unveiled along with the new flagship phones. The company has revamped its software distribution timeframe, pushing the Beta Program to the end of the year and Stable Rollout with the new Galaxy S lineup.
Samsung fans are eagerly waiting for the Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications and price to be officially revealed. The company may unveil the S25 series in January next year, given the S24 series was introduced in the first month of this year.
Galaxy S25 Ultra is eagerly awaited by Samsung fans due to potential upgrades. The flagship will have a greatly refined design, upgraded camera system, powerful chipset, and radically revamped software in the history of Samsung.
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We follow a reader-centric approach to keep you updated with the best possible intakes, picked from a big bay of rumors.
Galaxy S25 Ultra is said to sport a slightly larger screen with a narrower width. The middle frame could also lack curves to make the phone look flat. The iconic boxy design will continue but with marginally rounded corners all sides.
Samsung has also worked on reducing the weight, resulting in, the S25 Ultra will be lighter than iPhone 16 Pro Max and S24 Ultra. The frame could make use of even better titanium material for enhanced durability and protection.
The camera department could get a fruitful upgrade for landscape photography lovers. The current 12MP ultrawide is rumored to be replaced with a new 50MP sensor. All other sensors including the front camera could remain intact. You can read our regular reporting here.
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Body |
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| AI Modal | Gemini Nano (v2) |
| Display | 6.86-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2x with HDR10+ and 120Hz variable refresh rate
M13 OLED material set with 2600 nits peak brightness |
| Rear Camera |
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| Front Camera | 12-megapixel selfie snapper |
| Battery and Charging | 5000mAh @ 45W wired and 15W wireless |
| Operating System | Android 15-based One UI 7(.1) |
| RAM and Storage | 12GB RAM + 256GB / 512GB, 16GB RAM + 1TB |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Blue, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Silver |
| Price | $1299 (256GB) | $1419 (512GB) | $1659 (1TB) |
Note: The specifications sheet is prepared based on leaked information. If any new input comes from a credible source, we will refresh the sheet with a bolded marking.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Price:
Unlike the S25 and S25 Plus, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available in three storage configurations. The flagship could start at $1299 in the US for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the 1TB variant could reach up to a whopping $1659.
Samsung is set to release its new Galaxy S flagship phones in early 2025. In particular, the Galaxy S25 Plus will come out as a well-balanced Samsung flagship with pro-grade specifications and a price less than the Ultra variant.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Specifications
Despite rumors of cancellation, Samsung continued to upgrade the Galaxy S Plus flagship. The handset, got some significant upgrades this year. The display quality, battery capacity, and charging support have been boldly enhanced.
Looking forward to the Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung will continue to improve the user experience. A new chipset will take over, with the display likely remaining unchanged. Here’s pretty much to explore for the S25 Plus, here’s a breakdown:
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Chipset | 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite in the US and Canada
3nm Exynos 2500 (uncertain) in Asia, Europe and Africa |
| AI Modal | Gemini Nano (v2) |
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x with 120Hz variable refresh rate
M13 OLED material set with 2600 nits peak brightness |
| Rear Camera |
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| Front Camera | 12-megapixel selfie snapper |
| Battery and Charging | 4900mAh @ 45W wired and 15W wireless |
| Operating System | Android 15-based One UI 7(.1) |
| RAM and Storage | 12GB RAM with 256GB and 512GB storage |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Moon Night Blue, Silver Shadow, Sparking Blue, and Sparkling Green |
| Price | $999 (256GB) | $1119 (512GB) |
Note: We will update the above-written specifications as new information appears. We do not assure you that these rumored specs or pricing info will be completely true.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Price and Release
The S25 Plus could come with a starting price of $1000 in the US. The phone’s 512GB storage model could cost you nearly $120 extra with 12GB RAM. The company could unveil the new flagships sometime in January next year.
Latest Leaks and Rumors
November 5:
- Samsung’s S25 Plus was spotted with a 10-core Exynos 2500 on Geekbench, scoring 2,359 points and 8,141 points in 6’s single-core and multi-core.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus just benchmarked with an Exynos 2500 chip. Amid rumors of poor yield, Samsung tested the upcoming flagship, indicating that things are not so negative as we heard through multiple reports.
Geekbench listing reveals Exynos 2500 features a 10-core CPU and Xclipse 950 GPU. The chipset was paired with 12GB RAM, suggesting standard memory configuration on the upcoming Galaxy S25 Plus handset.
Samsung’s SM-S936B (alleged S25 Plus) was spotted with S5E9955 (Exynos 2500). The prototype handset was running Android 15-based One UI 7 firmware. The single-core and multi-core scores are not so amazing, but good to go.
Exynos 2500 reached 2,359 points and 8,141 points in 6’s single-core and multi-core test. Notably, Snapdragon 8 Elite scores 3127 and 9509, while Dimensity 9400 reaches 2711 and 8632 points in single and multi-core tests, respectively.
It boasts a 10-core CPU, with the prime CPU core clocked at 3.3GHz, two high-performance cores at 2.75GHz and three at 2.36GHz. Moreover, the SoC features two power-efficient CPU cores, running at 1.8GHz.
SamMobile reports that the Exynos 2500 features Xclipse 950 GPU based on AMD’s RDNA architecture. Additionally, the chip supports Vulkan 1.3, additional dynamic state, device profiles, dynamic rendering, and improved sync API.
The Geekbench scores should improve with further optimization with software. There are still a few months in the Galaxy S25 series unveiling. As the SoC lives on, expect fruitful improvements in terms of performance and efficiency.
Consumers in Europe may end up getting the Exynos 2500 variant of the Galaxy S25 Plus. If you still prefer Snapdragon 8 Elite, you need to spend additional money from your pocket and own the Galaxy S25 Ultra.