Samsung Ramps Up Efforts to Make Exynos 2600 Ready for Galaxy S26

Production issues with the Exynos 2500 led to delays, as low yields on Samsung Foundry’s 3nm process forced the company to focus on improving its fabrication process. As a result, Samsung couldn’t produce enough Deca-core Exynos 2500 chips for the Galaxy S25 series, and now the chipset is expected to debut in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 this summer.

Had there been enough Exynos 2500 units available, they would have powered the Galaxy S25 and S25+ in all regions except the U.S., China, and Canada, where Samsung originally planned to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. However, due to production setbacks, all Galaxy S25 models worldwide ended up with Qualcomm’s chipset.

For next year’s Galaxy S26 and S26+, Samsung plans to use the Exynos 2600, while the U.S., China, and Canada will continue with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy, which will also power all Galaxy S26 Ultra variants.

Rumors suggest that Samsung has assembled a dedicated team to enhance not only the performance of the Exynos 2600 but also its production efficiency. The chip will be built on Samsung Foundry’s first-generation 2nm process (SF2). Initial tests showed a 30% yield rate, but insiders claim that Samsung has made significant progress, and there is a "sense of urgency" within the Foundry division.

Samsung aims to begin mass production of the Exynos 2600 by May, but the final decision on its use in the Galaxy S26 lineup will be made closer to the end of the year. Many believe that the future of the Exynos chip program hinges on the flawless execution of this new processor.