The Galaxy S26 series may feature the Exynos 2600 chipset in certain regions, reversing the all-Snapdragon approach of the S25.
Samsung's System LSI division reportedly lost $400 million due to not using the Exynos 2500 in the S25 lineup.
Exynos 2600 has achieved a 30% yield, with mass production possible if it hits the 60% target.
Few months after the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung has reportedly started preparing for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. Touted to launch early next year, the device is said to feature some major upgrades in terms of camera and display. As per leaks, the company may again switch to the Exynos chipset from the Snapdragon chipset.
SurveyAccording to the tipster Jukanlosreve, Samsung will be using the in-house Exynos 2600 processor. For the unversed, Samsung has offered the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Now, the company could pivot back to Exynos chipset in select markets.
According to reports, Samsung may use the Exynos 2600 chipset for Galaxy S26 variants in certain markets, particularly Europe. Speaking of reasons, the report stated that the focus on Exynos chips is motivated by financial considerations. Samsung’s System LSI division, which is in charge of semiconductor development, reportedly suffered losses of around $400 million (approximately Rs. 3,374 crore) because the Samsung Galaxy S25 series did not use the Exynos 2500 chip.
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While Samsung has not used the Exynos 2500 chip in commercial applications, it has reportedly made progress with the Exynos 2600, achieving a 30% production yield. The report added that if the company can achieve a 60% yield threshold for its next-generation 2nm chips, it may begin mass production.
It’s worth noting that these are early leaks, and while a return to a split-chipset strategy is possible, given Samsung’s history of switching between Snapdragon and Exynos in different regions, nothing is confirmed. The final decision will be largely determined by the Exynos 2600’s production stability and how it compares to its Snapdragon counterpart in real-world performance.
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