Overview
- Yonhap reports Samsung’s System LSI has finished the Exynos 2600 and will begin supplying it for parts of the Galaxy S26 lineup from November, with at least one model due early next year and possible inclusion of the Ultra.
- Korean media cite internal testing that pegs the 2nm Exynos 2600 at roughly 6x Apple A19 Pro in NPU tasks, about 14–15% higher in multi‑core CPU, and up to 75% faster in GPU versus A19 Pro, with around 30% NPU and 29% GPU leads over Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- Multiple outlets say Samsung is weighing a regional split, with Snapdragon variants expected in the United States, Japan, and China, and Exynos versions in South Korea, Europe, and other markets, targeting roughly a 50/50 mix.
- Analysts and tech sites caution that Samsung’s internal lab results may not reflect real‑world performance, urging independent benchmarks to confirm power, thermals, and sustained speeds.
- Recent leaks indicate Samsung may drop the ‘Pro’ and ‘Edge’ labels and stick to Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, with the series widely expected to launch in January 2026 despite an uncorroborated March delay rumor.