Samsung’s processor policy, which has been ongoing for years, has become a matter of discussion again as it was approached towards the Galaxy S26 series. The company’s flagship models are wondering how to distribute Exynos and Snapdragon processors. Since 2020, only Snapdragon has been preferred in some Galaxy S series. But it is now clear that this preference will not become permanent.
The new information shows that Samsung is preparing to return Exynos processors to the flagship class. Reliable sources say that the Exynos 2600 processor will be used in the Galaxy S26 series. It is stated that this processor will be produced with Samsung’s own production process. However, there are serious claims that the production volume will be limited.
In Galaxy S26 models, processor selection will vary according to regions
Exynos 2600 will remain low in terms of volume, so it may not be widely available to all markets. This raises a scenario similar to the Exynos 990 processor used in the past. At that time, Exynos was used in almost all regions except the USA, Canada and China. Now it is understood that a more limited distribution is planned with the Galaxy S26.
The most voiced scenario is that the Galaxy S26 ultra will be released with Snapdragon processor all over the world. In other models, the Exynos 2600 seems likely to be preferred in certain markets such as Europe. This approach is similar to the distribution structure used in 2024. In addition to all these, Samsung is estimated to take into account user feedback when making this decision.
Exynos processors have been frequently criticized in past years, such as performance, heating and energy efficiency. For this reason, many users turned to Snapdragon. Despite this, Samsung did not abandon his strategy to use his own processors. The company’s desire to use its own chip is also closely related to its long -term independence.
Samsung’s development of Exynos 2600 with a 2nm production process shows that it can offer improvements in terms of performance and efficiency compared to previous generations. However, the technical details of this processor have not yet become official. Therefore, it is not clear whether users meet their expectations. Despite everything, the company’s commitment to Exynos is remarkable.
On the other hand, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors are still seen as a more reliable option for many users. Whether this perception will change will be clear with the release of the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung’s processor policy directly affects not only performance, but also the sales strategy. Therefore, these decisions are not only technical, but also commercial results.
In any case, all information is based on leaks and claims. Samsung has not made an official statement. Therefore, which model will be used in which model is not yet finalized. Nevertheless, the data at hand indicate that the Exynos will come up again in certain markets in the S26 series.
With the Galaxy S26 series Exynos 2600, Samsung seems to reappear his trust in his own processors. However, it will be clear how effective this transformation will be on a global scale and how it will be met by users. Although expectations are high, there is a cautious optimism due to past experiences. All eyes will be in Samsung’s official statements.