Report: all Galaxy S26 models will use the Exynos 2600, but not in all regions

20 October 2025
Earlier reports suggested that only the base Galaxy S26 will use the new Exynos chip. 

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  • 22 Oct 2025

Superpower2030, 22 Oct 2025So thats why samsung midrangers are so expensive everywhere... moreA series rarely uses Snapdragon. Probably only A52/s and A23. Did you just wake up from a coma?

    Hemedans, 22 Oct 2025Which proof did you give other than disagree things which a... moreSo thats why samsung midrangers are so expensive everywhere? They are paying qualcomm and passing the cost onto the customers?

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      • 22 Oct 2025

      I don't think I really care how fast or good 2600 is, but if it is in the ultra model, we riot.

        KarlKastor, 22 Oct 2025We disagree, because you don't show any proof and your... moreWhich proof did you give other than disagree things which are common known?

        I just showed you even S25 modem still have Cdma, that's my proof that modem still have those tech, and if its there they have to pay.

        Not just Samsung even brand new Iphone 17 series have Cdma, creating modem is not just like Boiling egg or cooking noodles that in a year you create your brand new 4G and 5G only modem.

        And no one disagree people can't make Cdma modem it's just they have to pay, and payingg is not as profitable as using Qualcomm solutions.

        we don't know what Exynos 2500 use in USA, do you know which modem they use there? If you know post it here.

        Also you cant make 4G modem without licencing 3G as I told you before, Qualcomm bundle those patents together, if you want their 4g patents you have to pay 3G too, it's there in every lawsuit against Qualcomm discussed in their unfair licencing issues.

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          • 22 Oct 2025

          ExynosUser, 21 Oct 2025It's due to patents nothing else nothing moreDoes samsung fear about patents in China and Japan also?

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            • 22 Oct 2025

            Asher45, 21 Oct 2025Exynos/Samsung had an overheating problem once, so they are... more"Looks like a lot of you are going to be carrying an HMD Barbie Flip"

            I loved that movie.

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              • 22 Oct 2025

              KarlKastor, 22 Oct 2025We disagree, because you don't show any proof and your... moreThis.
              Its so very interesting that the A55, A56 and the rest of the midrange exynoses are fine, even the flip series is okay, but the actual flagships are not.

                Hemedans, 21 Oct 2025It's about Exynos not to be used in USA because of pat... moreWe disagree, because you don't show any proof and your logic is lacking everywhere.

                You come with the Galaxy S6 and think it supports your thesis? At this time CDMA was used. Today not anymore.

                Then you say the technology is also used in 4G and 5G patents. Then please tell us why Qualcomm protects it's IP only in the USA and not in the rest of the world.

                And please explain why the Exynos 2500 is used in the USA.

                Then your nonsense saying it's about modem not networks. Of course it is, no body said anything else. But modem manufacturer don't need to support technologies which aren't used anymore. Should be common sense.


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                  • 22 Oct 2025

                  ExynosUser, 21 Oct 2025It's due to patents nothing else nothing moreand yet they have no issues with releasing the A series or the Flip 7 with Exynos in the USA.

                  How very curious...
                  One would think they are afraid of the backlash the usa customers would give them if they would dare to sell exynos in an ultra phone there, after all these years of indulgence.

                    Anonymous, 21 Oct 2025If the USA/China... the usual exceptions will again not use... moreIt's due to patents nothing else nothing more

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                      • 21 Oct 2025

                      If the USA/China... the usual exceptions will again not use Exynos, that tells me everything I need to know about the famous Exynos 2600.

                      I am sick and tired of Samsung beliving they can release trash in the EU and ask for the same or even more money while the other countries get the good models.

                      We know since the S23 how big is the difference between a Qualcomm samsung and an Exynos samsung S series phone.

                      Its not like I would have anyway bought this phone now, but I'll be sure to tell everyone else as well to not to.
                      I would actually just advise Xiaomi or Apple at this point. Both are significantly better.

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                        • 21 Oct 2025

                        Exynos is great. It’s awesome. Like every year, it’ll surely keep its promise and beyond

                        And if you buy some s26 full price with exynos you’ll have such a wonderful device really a bargain

                        My messages were removed now I praise now and not adding any tech info so it should be kept, I guess.

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                          • 21 Oct 2025

                          I would be very surprised if Samsung were to use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 3nm in any S26 whatever the name turns out to be.

                          SO just an FYI I posted as such before either source posted theirs and these benchmarks were published

                          Note also sources are still stuck in the mindset of Samsung split then the same process so like with like


                          "Here’s what Jukan has to report on the Exynos 2600 based on info from Korean media. The NPU will be 6X FASTER THAN THAT IN THE APPLE A19 Pro (the iPhone 17 Pro chipset). This would also put it 30% or so ABOVE the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 NPU.

                          And even if you don’t care about AI, multi-core CPU performance is said to be 14% HIGHER and the GPU is to be a WHOPPING 75% FASTER than the A19 Pro. Compared to the FLAGSHIP Snapdragon, the Exynos GPU will be up to 29% faster.

                          I don't agree with the split, $$$$ I posted previously, it appears https://www.gsmarena.com/newscomm-69871.php#3131327

                          Nanoreview: The very TOP Soc so far all 3nm A19 Pro then SNAPDRAGON 8 Elite Gen 5 3rd Dimensity 9500. All first 3nm process iterations were significantly better than the 4nm they replaced.

                          $$$$ The stated reason is USA regulatory my contention is the Exynos 2500 was used solely in ALL Z Flip7 so USA approved, which I would expect the Exynos 2600 to be also https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=13826&idPhone2=13712&idPhone3=13192

                          Samsung has enough 2nm Exynos 2600 to make this an all-Exynos release. Using Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 costs Samsung money

                            Exynos/Samsung had an overheating problem once, so they are bad forever --> this thread. By all means, please point to the manufacturer who has never had any problems, no design flaws or defects. 'Cause TSMC/Snapdragon ain't it either.
                            Looks like a lot of you are going to be carrying an HMD Barbie Flip since you can't use a chip from TSMC or Samsung because they all have thermal problems and you don't want any throttling.
                            "More recently, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has shown signs of overheating despite its high performance. Leaked benchmarks indicate that the underclocked version of the chip can consume over 20W of power under heavy workloads, causing temperatures to rise as high as 98.5°C—making it hotter than previous problematic models like the 888."

                            https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-8-elite-overheats-3510468/
                            and a million other sources

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                              • 21 Oct 2025

                              Superpower2030, 21 Oct 2025"Cooking" - thats all you need to know about exynos.nahh

                                "Cooking" - thats all you need to know about exynos.

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                                  • 21 Oct 2025

                                  HyperionBurn, 21 Oct 2025oneplus pad 3 having a better battery and speakers than s10... moreyep. speakers are better. And battery life is tested by a yt cannel.

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                                    • 21 Oct 2025

                                    Anonymous, 21 Oct 2025Oneplus Pad 3 is one of the best tablets especially for tha... morenot everywhere.

                                      KarlKastor, 21 Oct 2025Has nothing to do with the topic here. Or do you want to te... moreIt's about Exynos not to be used in USA because of patents, all markets with Cdma like USA and China there is Snapdragon version there mainly because of patents.

                                      1. 4g and 3G patents were licenced together, not separate so even if you target 4G you have to licence both 3g and 4G together.

                                      2. It's modem not telecoms, phone manufactures make modems it doesn't matter what telecoms support and modems have 2G/3G/4G and 5G.

                                      This is 25 ultra you can see modem still support Cdma, Evdo etc

                                      https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra-13322.php

                                      So if Samsung decide they use Exynos in USA and China they have to pay for those licence, it's well known topic but you guys just have to disagree for the sake of disagree.

                                      Even in 2016 when Galaxy S6 used Exynos worldwide Usa version of S6 had Qualcomm modem and not Samsung one so that they can produce phone in USA market.

                                        Hemedans, 20 Oct 2025There is a reason why same companies who hold 2g, 3G patent... moreHas nothing to do with the topic here. Or do you want to tell me that the 4G and 5G network works different in the US than it does in Europe or Korea?

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