Samsung Electronics has confirmed its plans to reintroduce its Exynos chipset to its flagship lineup of smartphones, particularly the Galaxy S series. The announcement was made by Hyeokman Kwon, Vice President of the DS Division at Samsung LSI during the company’s Q1 2023 earnings call. Kwon stated that Samsung is “pushing for the return of Exynos to the flagship of the Galaxy series.”
Exynos Likely to Power Next Galaxy S Flagship Lineup
While Kwon did not specify which Exynos chipset Samsung is planning to use, it is believed that the Exynos 2400 chipset is the most likely candidate since it is the only high-end chipset under development by the company. It is also widely known that Samsung introduces new chipsets to its flagship Galaxy S lineup rather than the Galaxy Z series. However, rumors suggest that Samsung may use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in the higher-end models of the Galaxy S24 lineup while using the Exynos 2400 only in the standard Galaxy S24 model.
Strategic Move to Lessen Reliance on Qualcomm
Samsung’s decision to use the Exynos SoC in its flagship lineup again could be seen as a strategic move to lessen the brand’s reliance on Qualcomm, which currently dominates the high-end smartphone chipset market. This move also allows Samsung to showcase the performance of its in-house chipsets and potentially gain more market share in the long run.
Exynos 2400 SoC
While Samsung fans in Europe and Asia may be disappointed with the reintroduction of the Exynos chipset, it remains to be seen whether the Exynos 2400 SoC can meet the expectations of consumers. The Exynos 990, Samsung’s previous flagship chipset, faced criticism for its inferior performance compared to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865.
Conclusion
The return of the Exynos chipset in the Galaxy S series is a significant development for Samsung, as it showcases the company’s progress in the chip-making division. It also indicates a shift in Samsung’s strategy to rely less on Qualcomm and focus on building more competitive in-house chipsets. However, only time will tell whether the Exynos 2400 SoC can meet the high expectations of consumers, who are eagerly anticipating the next Galaxy S flagship lineup.
