According to leaked sources, the Exynos 2600 processor is extremely powerful, with the processor said to be superior to the Apple A19 Pro, while the processor is up to 75% more powerful.
Most notably, NPU (artificial intelligence processor), which is rated as being 6 times faster than Apple's chip, surpasses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by about 30% in both graphics and AI performance. The Exynos 2600 will be produced on Samsung's 2nm process.
Therefore, all Galaxy S26 series from the standard version to the Ultra are expected to use the Exynos 2600 instead of the Snapdragon as before. This is a big change, because from 2022, Ultra models will always use exclusive Snapdragon chips.
The appearance of the Galaxy S26 is expected to mark a major turning point for Samsung in the mobile technology race. If the Exynos 2600 is truly as powerful as rumored, it could be the first Galaxy generation to help Samsung regain user trust after many years of being compared at a disadvantage to Snapdragon.
With the combination of AI, cameras and new designs, the Galaxy S26 promises to be the spearhead to open a new competitive era in the high-end smartphone market.
However, experts note that rumors surrounding Samsung's choice of Exynos or Snapdragon are constantly changing. Therefore, users should look forward to the official announcement when the Galaxy S26 series is launched, expected in January 2026.
