Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy S25 series, its newest flagship smartphones. However, only a month after this announcement, speculation about the Galaxy S26 series has already begun to emerge. A recent report suggests that Samsung might reintroduce its Exynos chips in the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup.
Exynos Chips Could Be Coming Back
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
As per a report from TheBell, the South Korean tech company may be considering the use of its Exynos chips again, which could launch with next year’s high-end smartphones. It appears that Samsung has achieved a yield of over 30 percent in its latest SF2 (2nm) test production. In addition, the company is focused on further stabilizing this process to prepare for the mass production of the Exynos 2600 chipsets.
Production Timeline and Challenges
This production is anticipated to kick off in the last quarter of this year, provided that the yield rates meet their expectations. Therefore, if everything goes according to plan, the Exynos 2600 APs might be available with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. The report also mentions that both the Samsung Electronics System LSI Division and the Foundry Division are allocating resources to achieve the mass production target for the Exynos 2600. In recent years, Samsung has faced challenges with yield rates, with the Exynos 2500 reportedly achieving only a 20 percent yield.
Minimum Yield Requirements
For successful mass production, the company needs to reach at least a 60 percent yield or higher. Speculations suggest that poor chip yields were a factor in Samsung’s decision to use an entirely Snapdragon Galaxy S25 lineup this year. They even collaborated with Qualcomm to create a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy version, which outperforms the standard variant.
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