Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge launches on May 12, becoming the fourth member of the Galaxy S25 lineup. Later in Q3 or Q4, Samsung may unveil the Fan Edition (FE) variant of the Galaxy S25, which would be the fifth addition to the series. Much about the Galaxy S25 FE remains unknown, including the chipset it will use. Earlier reports pointed to an Exynos chipset in Galaxy S25 FE. However, a new tip suggests it could feature a Dimensity processor instead.
Galaxy S25 FE could pack MediaTek Dimensity 9400, ditching Exynos 2400e
A “reliable source” has seemingly told NotebookCheck that the Galaxy S25 FE could be equipped with MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9400 SoC. Samsung may be considering this chip as a fallback option if supply issues hinder the availability of its in-house Exynos 2400e. While the Exynos 2400e remains the front-runner, concerns over production capacity have prompted contingency planning. That’s likely because both the Galaxy S25 FE and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE are rumored to use Exynos 2400e.
Samsung has previously incorporated MediaTek silicon in its premium Galaxy Tab S10 series, so shifting to a Dimensity chip for a Fan Edition smartphone wouldn’t be without precedent. However, the company traditionally leans toward using its own Exynos chips to drive revenue through Samsung Foundry, aligning with its vertical integration strategy.
Development of the Galaxy S25 FE’s firmware is already underway, with the US variant appearing under model number SM-S731U. The device is expected to launch running Android 16-based One UI 8. We’d say it could be a toned-down variant of the Galaxy S25. That way, it will continue the Fan Edition’s tradition of delivering a value-oriented experience with scaled-down flagship features.
For now, you should know that both the Exynos 2400e and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 are decent processors. On paper, the latter is better but there’s no problem even if Samsung goes Exynos way. Exynos would help the company cut costs, which means no unnecessary price hikes. It would also help with better optimization.
