Samsung has officially confirmed that its Exynos 2500 system-on-a-chip (SoC) will include satellite connectivity for emergency messaging. The announcement was made on Monday by Skylo, a US-based provider of non-terrestrial networks (NTN). This marks the second piece of information about Samsung’s next-generation 3nm processor, which had been previously disclosed to be under development last year. Reports suggest that the chipset is set to power the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, although it was initially intended for the Galaxy S25 series before facing delays attributed to subpar yield rates.
Samsung’s Exynos 2500 Attains Satellite Connectivity Certification
Skylo announced the certification of the Exynos 2500 mobile platform in a press release, stating that the new chipset promises enhanced energy efficiency and superior performance compared to its predecessor. Hui Won Je, Vice President of the Modem Development Team at Samsung Electronics, remarked that the SoC will possess the necessary technology to connect to satellites even in areas devoid of cellular coverage.
The introduction of satellite connectivity is particularly beneficial for transmitting emergency messages to authorities as well as family and friends in situations where conventional cellular service is unavailable. However, specifics regarding Samsung’s approach to implementing this technology remain vague. The Exynos 2500 SoC will include the Exynos 5400 5G modem, which has previously featured in the Exynos 2400 processor that debuted alongside the Galaxy S24 series.
According to Skylo, the satellite connectivity of the Exynos 2500 is compliant with the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) NTN standard, a globally recognized set of telecom standards that facilitates cellular connectivity through satellites and other airborne platforms.
A prior report suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will showcase the Exynos 2500 chipset. Built on a 3nm fabrication process, this new chipset is said to incorporate a 10-core CPU with a peak clock speed of 3.3GHz, along with an Xclipse 950 GPU featuring 16MB of L3 cache. Additionally, it is expected to be produced in Samsung’s own foundries.
A report from SamMobile indicates that the mobile processor will be available in Samsung’s broader product lineup globally, rather than being limited to specific markets. This opens the possibility for the Exynos 2500 to debut in Samsung devices sold in the United States.
