Samsung is once again making waves with exciting rumors about its Galaxy S26 series, which is set to debut in early 2026. Following a brief hiatus with Exynos chipsets in its flagship handsets, it appears that the South Korean tech behemoth may be ready to bring them back.
Chipset
According to tipster Jukanlosreve, Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S26 series could include in-house Exynos processors. This comes after Exynos was dropped from the Galaxy S25 lineup, which will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC in all markets. But why the change back to Exynos.
Exynos CPU
According to reports, Samsung has fixed earlier concerns with its Exynos CPUs, including the foundry’s low yield rates. With production issues under control, the company intends to mass-produce the Exynos 2500 chip on its advanced 3nm node. This chip is even believed to power the Galaxy Z Flip 7, indicating a broader return to Exynos in future smartphones.
Exynos vs Snapdragon
If the reports are genuine, Samsung may use a split strategy for the Galaxy S26 portfolio, similar to its practice with previous S-series devices. This means that Exynos chips might be used in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors would remain dominant in the United States.
Samsung last used a uniform Snapdragon processor across all markets with the Galaxy S23 in 2023. A return to a split strategy for the S26 series would represent an intriguing reversal in Samsung’s flagship lineup strategy.
