Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro may launch with Exynos 2600 chipset: Here’s what we know

Samsung is reportedly preparing for a major overhaul with its next flagship lineup, the Galaxy S26 series, expected to launch in January 2026. According to new leaks, the company is could replace the base Galaxy S26 and S26+ with the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge, signalling a fresh naming convention and possibly new design directions. The biggest change, however, may be under the hood.

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According to a report by SamMobile, the Galaxy S26 Pro, the smallest and most affordable model in the series, will be powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 chipset in most regions. Built on Samsung Foundry’s advanced 2nm process, the chip reportedly features a 10-core CPU with ARM C1-series cores and an Xclipse 950 GPU based on AMD’s RDNA architecture. The US and China variants of the Galaxy S26 lineup are expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, which was unveiled last month.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro specs (Leaked)

Under the hood, Samsung is expected to pack the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy, with the possibility of some markets getting the Exynos variant. Additionally, rumours also suggest 16GB of RAM on the Pro model, compared to 12GB on the Galaxy S25.

Battery life is also tipped to get improvements with the Galaxy S26 Pro, which is expected to ship with a 4,300mAh battery, up from 4,000mAh on the S25.

The camera department is getting some upgrades, too, with the ultrawide sensor jumping from 12MP to 50MP. However, there are no details on the main and telephoto cameras just yet, but expect improvements there as well.

Furthermore, the entire Galaxy S26 series is likely to feature built-in magnets, hinting at support for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, similar to Apple’s MagSafe.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro launch timeline (Expected)

The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to launch in January 2026; however, the exact launch dates remain under wraps.

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Himani Jha is a tech news writer at Digit. Passionate about smartphones and consumer technology, she has contributed to leading publications such as Times Network, Gadgets 360, and Hindustan Times Tech for the past five years. When not immersed in gadgets, she enjoys exploring the vibrant culinary scene, discovering new cafes and restaurants, and indulging in her love for fine literature and timeless music. View Full Profile