Samsung is preparing to release the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which will be equipped with a customized version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, specifically designed for the Galaxy series.

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This chipset, built on a 3nm process, promises significant improvements over previous models. Qualcomm announces a 45% increase in CPU performance and a 44% boost in energy efficiency.

Recent Geekbench test results for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, model number “SM-S938U,” showed impressive scores: 3148 in single-core and 10236 in multi-core tests. This is a 35% increase in single-core and a 45% improvement in multi-core performance compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Earlier, the S25 Ultra had shown results of 3069 in single-core and 9080 in multi-core, indicating improvements in heat dissipation and performance optimization. While Samsung had considered using its Exynos 2500, the company seems to have opted for the Snapdragon 8 Elite for mass production.

The device retains 12GB of RAM, the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The design of the Galaxy S25 Ultra may change, with the flagship possibly featuring rounded corners and a flat display, making it resemble other models in the series.