Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Leaks: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Tipped To Be Lined Up For Top-End Model

Samsung’s relationship with Qualcomm has been strong for years, particularly with flagship devices, but the company has often deployed both Snapdragon and Exynos versions.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is making waves as leaks hint at a powerful new processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, potentially setting a new standard in mobile performance.

According to noted tech tipster @IceUniverse, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 lineup, including the highly anticipated Ultra model, may exclusively run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, leaving behind the Exynos series — a move likely to please fans who’ve favoured Snapdragon’s performance over the years.

Samsung-Snapdragon Partnership

Samsung’s relationship with Qualcomm has been strong for years, particularly with flagship devices, but the company has often deployed both Snapdragon and Exynos versions to balance performance and battery life. The Snapdragon, however, has consistently outperformed the Exynos in terms of power, especially in gaming and multitasking, a factor that has swayed public opinion towards Qualcomm's chipsets.

In the Galaxy S23 line, Samsung took a similar approach by using Snapdragon processors across all models, to widespread acclaim. Now, the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra could bring Samsung’s most powerful performance to date.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Generating Buzz

This week’s Snapdragon 8 Elite announcement from Qualcomm has generated further buzz. Billed as the world’s fastest mobile CPU, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is loaded with next-gen capabilities, including Qualcomm's Oryon CPU, the upgraded Adreno GPU, and an advanced Hexagon NPU, all designed to push the boundaries of mobile computing.

According to Qualcomm, these features together offer substantial performance gains, which could set a new benchmark for smartphone speed and power efficiency. The promise of smoother multitasking, quicker response times, and more immersive gaming experiences aligns with what Samsung Galaxy users have been waiting for.

In past years, Samsung fans have expressed frustration over the mixed performance of Snapdragon and Exynos processors, with the latter favouring battery life but often falling short in high-demand applications. This new uniform chipset approach in the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra, expected to launch early next year, would eliminate regional performance variations, giving all users a top-tier experience.

While official announcements are still forthcoming, Samsung enthusiasts and industry analysts alike are looking forward to the Galaxy S25 Ultra as a potential game-changer.