The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to potentially feature an Exynos 2600 chipset, which claims to surpass the speed of Apple’s A19 Pro found in the iPhone 17 Pro models, as well as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 anticipated for other Galaxy S26 Ultra versions. This marks a significant shift for the Galaxy S Ultra line, which hasn’t utilized an Exynos chip in four years. Interestingly, the buzz around the Exynos 2600’s performance is supported by reports from two Korean publications, suggesting a strategic leak to generate excitement for the chip rather than the Galaxy S26 series itself.
A high-performing Exynos 2600 would indicate Samsung’s resurgence in the chip market, following its recent partnerships with Tesla for autonomous driving chips and Apple for iPhone image sensors. The Exynos 2600’s capabilities could pave the way for similar collaborations in the future. The chip is reportedly either in mass production or set to begin in November, aligning with the Galaxy S26’s launch schedule next year. The focus is on the chip’s impressive performance and the enhanced production efficiency at Samsung Foundry.
