Uncover the Power Differences of the Galaxy S25 Plus

European vs US Versions: Chipset Showdown

The Galaxy S25 Plus has been benchmarked with both the Exynos 2500 chipset for the European version and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for the US version. This comparison shows that in terms of single-core scores, the Exynos chip scored 2,358, which is lower than the 3,160 scored by the Qualcomm version. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the other hand, beats both with a score of 3,400.

On the multicore test, the Exynos 2500 still underperforms with 8,211 points compared to the Qualcomm S25 Plus' 9,941 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 8,341. These results highlight the performance gap between the different chipsets.

Exynos 2500: Inside the Chip

The Exynos 2500 features a 10-core CPU, with the central core clocked at 3.3GHz. It also has two high-performance cores clocked at 2.75GHz and three at 2.36GHz. Finally, it features two power-efficient CPU cores running at 1.8GHz. This combination gives the Exynos chip its unique performance characteristics.

Another high-end chip that beats the Exynos 2500 is the Dimensity 9400, which scored 2,711 and 8,632 points in single and multi-core tests. This shows that there are other options in the market with better performance.

Samsung's Strategy: Cost vs Performance

For Samsung, it's not just about raw numbers. The company might get better yields with the Exynos 2500 at a lower cost than buying chips from Qualcomm. This could be a strategic move to offer a more affordable option in the European market.

We expect Samsung to rely on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in the US, but it will be interesting to see which chips end up in the European versions, especially with such a gap in the benchmarks.