Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon application processor (AP) will power 75% of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup, including the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra in certain markets. This decision comes after Samsung faced production yield issues with its 3nm Exynos 2500 AP last year, leading to the use of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite AP in the Galaxy S25 series.
Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: A Close Competition
Samsung Foundry has improved its production yield for the 2nm Exynos 2600, offering enhanced power efficiency and performance. The Exynos 2600 is set to rival Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 AP in terms of performance, making the Galaxy S26 lineup a promising contender in the smartphone market.
Samsung has made significant advancements in its flagship Exynos chipsets.
While Samsung has made strides in narrowing the gap between Exynos and Snapdragon APs, Qualcomm remains confident in supplying the majority of APs for Samsung's flagship devices. The decision to utilize Snapdragon chips in 75% of the Galaxy S26 series underscores Qualcomm's ongoing partnership with Samsung.
