Samsung is rumoured to be working on the Galaxy S26 series. The lineup is said to include the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge, replacing the standard and Plus models. While most details remain unknown, a new report suggests that the two models could use the unannounced 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Edge Chipset Details
As per a report from South Korea, Samsung’s chip procurement costs for its DX division surged to KRW 7.78 trillion (roughly Rs 48,800 crore) in the first half of 2025, up from KRW 6.27 trillion (roughly Rs 39,400 crore) in the same period last year. The share of mobile application processors (AP) in total raw material purchases also increased from 17.1% to 19.9%.
This rise is attributed to Samsung’s dependence on Qualcomm chips for its flagship smartphones. For instance, the entire Galaxy S25 series and even the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. However, Qualcomm’s supplier TSMC has reportedly been raising its prices, making it expensive for Samsung to continue relying solely on external chipmakers.
Why Exynos 2600 Could Be Used
To mitigate these costs, it is believed that Samsung’s MX division is considering switching to in-house Exynos processors. It is expected that the Exynos 2600, which is designed on a 2nm node, will be used in the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge.
On a related note, Samsung and Tesla recently partnered to manufacture chips for Tesla’s EVs, where they reportedly achieved good yield and stability on the 2nm process. This could potentially boost their confidence in using Exynos chips for premium smartphones going forward.
However, it is said that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could still use a Qualcomm chipset, presumably the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 which has not been announced yet.
If that holds true, it represents a potentially big step for Samsung moving forward to balance costs while still leveraging high-end performance with its upcoming flagship smartphones.
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