Samsung Galaxy S25 series leak hints at Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, ahead of January launch

Samsung Galaxy S25 series is rumoured to debut on January 22. While the official notification is not out yet, the rumours and leaks have painted a good enough picture ahead of the launch.

In Short

• Samsung Galaxy S25 series might be launched on January 22
• The phones are expected to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
• The series is expected to feature 4 models: Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra and S25 Slim

As Samsung gears up to release its latest flagship series, the Galaxy S25 series, the latest leak indicates that the phones will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Previously, the rumour has it that the Galaxy S25+ could be powered by Exynos 2500 SoC. But now a Geekbench list, featuring the international model of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, indicates that a Snapdragon processor makes more sense.

The international version of the Samsung Galaxy S25, identified by the model number SM-S931B, recently appeared on Geekbench. It operates on Android 15 and is equipped with 12GB of RAM. In Geekbench's tests, it achieved scores of 2,986 in single-core and 9,355 in multi-core performance. While these scores are lower compared to some other Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered devices, this could be a prototype, and the final retail version is expected to deliver improved performance.

Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Everything we know so far

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has already sparked significant interest ahead of its official release, with several rumours and leaks emerging. The flagship lineup is expected to feature a significant performance boost, with the international Galaxy S25 model (SM-S931B) recently surfacing on Geekbench. This device is reported to run Android 15 and come with 12GB of RAM.

Aside from raw performance, rumours indicate that the S25 series will offer notable upgrades in its display, camera capabilities, and battery life. The Galaxy S25 is expected to come with a dynamic AMOLED display, possibly featuring a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals. The camera system may be enhanced with advanced sensors and AI-powered features to capture sharper images in varied conditions.

Additionally, Samsung is reportedly working on improving its battery efficiency, with a larger capacity and faster charging speeds to accommodate heavy usage throughout the day.

The S25 series will likely maintain its signature sleek design, with a glass and metal body, and improved durability. Additionally, the company is also expected to release a fourth device in the series-- Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim. However, this phone might not be able to make it like the rest of the phones. The Galaxy S25 Slim is rumoured to arrive later than the rest.

With Samsung set to reveal more details soon, fans and tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the official announcement to confirm these speculations and see what the new generation of Galaxy devices has to offer.