Galaxy S26 Leak Reveals Exynos 2600 Chip Making a Comeback

Galaxy S25 Ultra. | Image Credit - PhoneArena Galaxy S26 is rumored to feature the Exynos 2600 in certain regions, a departure from the previous Galaxy S25 series which exclusively used the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Reports suggest that Samsung is focused on ensuring a successful production of the Exynos 2600 with a high yield rate using a 2nm fabrication process. However, there are concerns about limited chip volume, drawing comparisons to the past experiences with the Exynos 990. Galaxy S26 may follow a similar pattern as the Galaxy S22, where the Snapdragon chip was dominant except in Europe. The potential return of the Exynos chip has raised concerns among users, as previous performance comparisons favored Qualcomm. Rumors about the Galaxy S26 Ultra suggest exciting features like the reintroduction of variable aperture and a larger battery capacity of 5,500mAh. While reports hint at even bigger batteries for the entire Galaxy S26 series, official confirmation is awaited. The Galaxy S26 lineup is anticipated to be launched early next year, possibly in January or February.