The Galaxy S25 FE will feature the MediaTek Dimensity chip, while flagship models stick with Snapdragon

The long awaited Samsung Galaxy S25 series is generating a lot of excitement for its chipset options. Meanwhile, the latest rumors also add an intriguing twist to the lineup. According to previous reports, the entire Galaxy S25 family could go with Snapdragon processors, but a new leak claims otherwise. The latest leak suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE it will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400 chip, leaving the rest of the S25 series to stick to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoCs.

Samsung chooses MediaTek for the Galaxy S25 FE

It looks like the flagship models – the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra will continue to rely on Snapdragon processors. Rumors claim that negotiations between Samsung and MediaTek for the vanilla S25 lineup may have taken place, but the tech giant ultimately decided to keep the Dimensity chip exclusive to the Fan Edition (FE) model.

The decision to equip the Galaxy S25 FE with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will make it a cost-effective option with solid performance. On the other hand, the more premium models will likely feature Qualcomm’s latest high-end Snapdragon processors and will be expensive. Some reports suggest that if Samsung chooses an older MediaTek SoC, it may offer a more affordable option for consumers, but at the cost of cutting-edge performance.

Also, Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset has been delayed due to performance issues. It may debut in the Galaxy S25 series as originally planned. However, the Exynos 2500 is speculated to appear in the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip models next summer, once Samsung resolves production challenges. Let’s wait and see how Samsung’s chipset choices play out in its upcoming Galaxy S25 lineup as the battle for flagship dominance heats up again.

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