Overview
- On Samsung’s Q3 earnings call, MX executive Daniel Araujo said the next flagship will feature user‑centric AI, a second‑generation custom application processor and stronger performance with new camera sensors.
- Samsung also stated it will strengthen Exynos for key flagship models in 2026, widely read as a signal that the Exynos 2600 will figure prominently in the Galaxy S26 lineup.
- Fresh Geekbench 6 listings show the Exynos 2600 scoring 3,455 single‑core and 11,621 multi‑core, narrowing the gap but still trailing Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 results reported around 3,832 and 12,170.
- Reports say the Exynos 2600 is built on Samsung’s 2nm process, though real‑world power efficiency and thermals remain unproven and have historically been a concern for Exynos chips.
- Industry coverage points to a dual‑chip approach by region and suggests the launch may slip from January to late February or early March 2026, while a reworked ultra‑thin “More Slim” device could follow later.