Galaxy S26 Chipset: Samsung has made a big leap in chip technology with the reveal of its future Exynos 2600 processor. The reveal came through the brand’s Q2 2025 earnings call, where it revealed that the new chip will be made using the powerful 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process. This puts Samsung one step ahead of major competitors like Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Apple in the battle of mobile chips.
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World’s First Smartphone Chipset on 2nm GAA Process
Exynos 2600 will be the first mobile SoC to implement Samsung Foundry’s 2nm GAA process. The next-generation node promises to deliver dramatic improvements in power savings, thermal control, and artificial intelligence processing. Samsung is said to be giving special emphasis to AI, and the chip should bring enhanced capabilities to offline voice assistants, image editing, and real-time enhancements.
Advanced CPU and GPU Configuration Unveiled
Leaked benchmarks indicate that Exynos 2600 has a 10-core configuration in the form of a 1+3+6 design. The performance-leading core hits clock speeds of 3.55GHz, three mid-tier cores run at 2.96GHz, and six power-saving cores at 2.46GHz. The graphics performance is managed by the new Xclipse 960 GPU, which is said to bring a 15% bump over the Adreno 830 chip on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Effective Heat Control with Fresh Cooling Technology
Samsung seems to be tackling thermal issues by utilizing a novel Heat Path Block (HPB) technology. This technology features a micro copper-based cooling component positioned directly over the SoC and memory module. The fresh architecture is anticipated to enhance heat dissipation without adversely affecting the small footprint of smartphone internals.
Expected to Launch with Galaxy S26 Series
The Exynos 2600 is expected to debut early in 2026 with the Galaxy S26 Pro and S26 Edge devices. The flagship S26 Ultra, however, can remain with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Samsung has also inked a $16.5 billion agreement with Tesla to provide 2nm chips, reflecting an expansion into broader applications. With solid Galaxy Z Fold 7 sales and the aggressive shift to 2nm technology, Samsung’s future in cellphones and beyond is rosy.