Samsung has been in the spotlight for a while with its Exynos chipsets. The company has gone through a difficult time in its entire semiconductor branch. However, recent reports suggest they are preparing for a major comeback. A new leak points to a significant development: the mass production of its next-gen chip, the Exynos 2600, which could power the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. This news could mark a pivotal moment for the firm’s chipmaking division.
The 2nm Exynos 2600 chip is ready for mass production, says new report
For years, Samsung’s Exynos chips have faced criticism for performance issues and overheating. This led the company to rely on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors for its flagship phones in many regions. But a report from ETNews claims that, after a lot of effort, Samsung has finally overcome its manufacturing challenges with its new 2nm process, which is a key component of its long-term strategy to compete with industry leader TSMC. A successful Exynos 2600 will not only help reduce Samsung’s reliance on Qualcomm. It will also serve as a crucial test bed for its new 2nm foundry process.
To directly address past issues, the report notes that Samsung has incorporated a technology called “Heat Pass Block” (HPB) into the Exynos 2600. The tech will help with thermal management, a historical weakness of the Exynos lineup that has long frustrated users. The success of this new technology is going to be a major factor in the chip’s performance and reputation.
The dual-chip strategy will continue
The Galaxy S26 series is still some time away, with a launch expected in early 2026. The new phones are likely to come in two versions: one with the new Exynos 2600 and another with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2/Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, depending on the region. This new push for the Exynos chip could be a strategic move to give Samsung more control over its supply chain. Furthermore, it could also benefit Qualcomm, as the competition could help the company to diversify its foundry supply chain and prevent TSMC from gaining a full monopoly on high-end chip pricing.
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