Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S25 FE later this year. As usual with the FE lineup, the device will be a more affordable variant of the main S25 series. Some recent rumors mentioned discouraging details about the phone’s processor. However, a new leak suggests that the Galaxy S25 FE chip could actually be more powerful than we thought.
Previous reports suggested that the next-generation Fan Edition Galaxy phone would largely mirror its predecessor, the S24 FE, including the Exynos 2400e SoC powering it. This would have both positive and negative implications. On the positive side, the chip has proven to offer decent performance and efficiency. On the other hand, the S25 FE wouldn’t have a power jump.
That said, according to Notebookcheck, Samsung has a backup plan tucked up its sleeve: the flagship-level MediaTek Dimensity 9400. This isn’t totally out of left field, considering Samsung has already warmed up to MediaTek chips in its recent Galaxy Tab S10 series. The report also denotes that, currently, the Exynos 2400e is still the frontrunner for the S25 FE’s brains.
The implementation of the Dimensity 9400 chip in the Galaxy S25 FE would be good news for fans. On paper, the MediaTek chip looks like a real powerhouse, potentially outperforming the Exynos 2400e. Additionally, MediaTek chips tend to be more affordable than Qualcomm’s. So why might Samsung still not completely rule out using its own Exynos? First off, it would give Samsung Foundry, their chip-making arm, a much-needed revenue boost. Secondly, the Dimensity 9400 is crafted by TSMC, a different chip manufacturer. That likely comes with a steeper price tag compared to Samsung’s in-house Exynos.
The Galaxy S24 FE is the only device rocking the Exynos 2400e so far. Furthermore, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about MediaTek chips being implemented in Galaxy phones. Last year, sources mentioned alleged negotiations with MediaTek to use the Dimensity 9400 in the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. This would have happened after the use of the Exynos 2500 became impossible due to Samsung Foundry issues. In the end, Samsung opted to go with Qualcomm, but the door was left open to using the MediaTek chip in another future Galaxy product.
