Samsung Galaxy S25 to Feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 with Oryon Cores and Possible 3nm Process

Qualcomm will use its own Oryon cores and a possible 3nm process for the first time in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to power the Samsung Galaxy S25 and other flagship Android phones in 2025.
Samsung Galaxy S25 to Feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 with Oryon Cores and Possible 3nm Process

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to power the Samsung Galaxy S25 and other flagship Android phones in 2025. Qualcomm will use its own Oryon cores and a possible 3nm process for the first time in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.



Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if the Samsung Galaxy S25 will be released in March of 2025.

Sources

61%

  • Unique Points
    • Qualcomm is gearing up for a new Snapdragon chipset
    • ``It isn't exactly clear what Qualcomm plans on announcing, but it's expected the chipmaker will debut a new Snapdragon chipset or two.
  • Accuracy
    • It isn't exactly clear what Qualcomm plans on announcing
    • The naming scheme hints at where the SoC would rank in performance compared to other chipsets in the lineup.
    • The SoC could also come with the Adreno 735 SoC.
    • ✓✔It scored around 1.7 million on AnTuTu.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, the headline states that Qualcomm will debut new chipsets or two in late March when it's only announced one date for a single chipset. Secondly, the author cites sources stating that they might see a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 but does not provide any evidence to support these claims. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by teasing readers with information about upcoming chipsets without providing concrete details.
    • The headline states that Qualcomm will debut new chipsets or two in late March when it's only announced one date for a single chipset.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Qualcomm's head of marketing on social media without providing any context or evidence for their claims. Additionally, the author makes a false dichotomy by stating that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to be more powerful than other chipsets announced at the event, but there is no information provided to support this claim.
    • The head of marketing has gone on socials teasing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
    • It's also rumored that the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 will make a debut at the event, though very little else is known about the SoC
  • Bias (75%)
    The article contains a statement that Qualcomm is expected to debut a new Snapdragon chipset or two. The author then goes on to mention the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 which was announced in October and aligns with the current release schedule. This implies that there may be other chipsets being released as well, but no specific details are given about them.
    • Qualcomm is expected to debut a new Snapdragon chipset or two.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    68%

    • Unique Points
      • Qualcomm has announced the launch date for its next flagship processor.
      • ❤❤It hints at where the SoC would rank in performance compared to other chipsets in the lineup.
      • 㥞The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 could feature a Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.01GHz, four Cortex-A720 performance cores clocked at 2.61GHz, and three Cortex-A520 efficiency cores clocked at 1.84GHz.
      • 㥞The SoC could also come with the Adreno 735 SoC.
      • Qualcomm may be hinting at a focus on AI for the next-gen chipsets.
    • Accuracy
      • The naming scheme hints at where the SoC would rank in performance compared to other chipsets in the lineup.
      • ``It isn't exactly clear what Qualcomm plans on announcing, but it's expected the chipmaker will debut a new Snapdragon chipset or two.
    • Deception (30%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Qualcomm has teased the launch of its next flagship chipset without providing any concrete evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author misrepresents information from a previous leak as if it were new and exclusive when it is not. Lastly, there are no sources disclosed in the article.
      • The sentence 'Qualcomm has teased the launch of its next flagship chipset' is sensationalistic because there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Qualcomm has announced the launch date for its next flagship processor without providing any evidence or sources. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as a 'flagship' and make assumptions about its performance based on leaked information.
      • Qualcomm has announced the launch date for its next flagship processor.
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains a statement that suggests the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 will be less powerful than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This is an example of bias because it implies that one chipset is better or more desirable than another based on its performance, which can influence readers' opinions and purchasing decisions.
      • The naming scheme hints at where the SoC would rank in performance compared to other chipsets in the lineup.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        Qualcomm has a financial stake in the smartphone industry as they are one of the largest manufacturers of mobile processors. The article mentions Qualcomm's flagship chip, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and its SoC lineup which could be seen as an example of a conflict of interest.
        • Qualcomm has a financial stake in the smartphone industry as they are one of the largest manufacturers of mobile processors. The article mentions Qualcomm's flagship chip, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and its SoC lineup which could be seen as an example of a conflict of interest.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        72%

        • Unique Points
          • Another Snapdragon SoC from Qualcomm might be coming in a few days, launching on March 18.
          • The new Snapdragon flagship is about to be released. Let's welcome the New Year and the new era.
          • 2024 is the Year of the Dragon according to Chinese traditions. And, 'Snapdragon' also has a 'dragon' in it.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (50%)
          The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Qualcomm is about to release a new flagship product without providing any context or information on what makes it special. Secondly, the author quotes an unnamed source from Android Authority who claims that the upcoming SoC might be called Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article contains selective reporting by only mentioning one of several rumored Qualcomm chipsets and ignoring others with similar specifications. Lastly, the author uses emotional manipulation by stating that it is time for a new era without providing any context or information on what makes this era different from previous ones.
          • “It’s expected to be powerful, but not as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.” The author uses sensationalism by stating that the upcoming SoC might be less powerful than a previous model without providing any context or information on what makes it different.
          • “Its official moniker isn’t known yet, but it could be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Lite or 8s Gen 3 SoC.” The author uses sensationalism by stating that the upcoming chipset might have one of two possible names without providing any context or information on what makes them different.
          • The article sensationalizes the upcoming release of a new Qualcomm flagship product without providing any context or information on what makes it special.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Qualcomm's own statement on Weibo as a source of information. This is problematic because the author does not provide any context or analysis for this claim, and it is unclear whether Qualcomm's statement should be trusted without further verification. Additionally, the article contains several examples of inflammatory rhetoric, such as phrases like
          • The spring dragon raises its head
          • 2024 is the Year of the Dragon according to Chinese traditions.
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists by describing them as 'celebrating' a reference to racist and antisemitic conspiracy theories. Secondly, the author describes Vivek Ramaswamy as dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Thirdly, the article contains a statement from Qualcomm themselves on Weibo that uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists by describing them as 'raising their heads' and being reborn. Fourthly, the author describes an upcoming Snapdragon SoC as powerful but not as powerful as another model without providing any context or evidence for this claim.
          • Qualcomm's statement on Weibo uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists by describing them as 'raising their heads' and being reborn.
            • The author describes an upcoming Snapdragon SoC as powerful but not as powerful as another model without providing any context or evidence for this claim.
              • The reference to racist and antisemitic conspiracy theories is biased language that dehumanizes white supremacists
                • Vivek Ramaswamy's support of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon is described as dog-whistling without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                82%

                • Unique Points
                  • The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to power the Samsung Galaxy S25 and other flagship Android phones in 2025
                  • Qualcomm will use its own Oryon cores and a possible 3nm process for the first time in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
                • Accuracy
                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                • Deception (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Fallacies (85%)
                  The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when the author states that Qualcomm's next flagship chipset will outperform Apple's equivalent in multi-core and GPU tests without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. This statement is not based on facts, but rather a personal opinion of the author.
                  • The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when the author states that Qualcomm's next flagship chipset will outperform Apple's equivalent in multi-core and GPU tests without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article contains several examples of bias. The author makes a statement that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will outperform Apple's equivalent in multi-core and GPU tests, which is not supported by any evidence provided in the article. Additionally, the author uses language that dehumanizes one side as extreme or unreasonable when discussing white supremacists celebrating a reference to racist conspiracy theories.
                  • The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will outperform Apple's equivalent in multi-core and GPU tests
                    • white supremacists celebrated the reference to the racist and antisemitic conspiracy.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Axel Metz has a conflict of interest with Qualcomm as he is reporting on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 benchmarks and comparing it to Apple's iPhone. He also mentions Samsung in his article which could be seen as an indirect comparison between Samsung and Apple.
                      • Axel Metz reports that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has a performance gap with flagship chipsets, specifically mentioning Qualcomm's own A18. He also mentions the iPhone in passing while discussing this performance gap.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication