Highlights
- Samsung might bring back Exynos processors for its Galaxy S26 series in early 2026 with the Exynos 2600.
- The company aims to achieve a 60% or higher yield for the Exynos 2600.
- Mass production of the Exynos 2600 will start in Q4 2025.
Samsung just launched the Galaxy S25 series but rumours about next year’s Galaxy S26 lineup are already making the rounds. A new report suggests that Samsung might bring back its Exynos chips for its next flagship smartphones. Here’s what we know so far.
According to Korean tech blogger TheBell, the South Korean tech giant is working on reviving its Exynos processors and the Exynos 2600 could debut with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026.
Samsung has reportedly achieved a 30%+ yield in its latest SF2 (2nm) test production and is now focused on improving this further. If all goes as planned, mass production of the Exynos 2600 will start in Q4 2025.
The company’s System LSI Division and Foundry Division are pushing to make this happen, but Samsung has faced yield issues in recent years. The Exynos 2500 reportedly had a low yield rate of just 20%, which is one of the reasons Samsung opted for an all-Snapdragon Galaxy S25 lineup this year.
The report, translated from Korean to English via Google Translate, reads: “It is reported that Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business Division and Foundry Business Division are pouring related resources into timely mass production of the Exynos 2600. This is because, given the delay in mass production of the Exynos 2500 last year, if mass production of the Exynos 2600 is also delayed, the company’s non-memory business will inevitably suffer a large operating loss.”
For mass production to be viable, Samsung needs to hit at least 60% yield or higher. This challenge played a key role in the company’s decision to partner with Qualcomm for the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, which is faster than the standard variant.
If Samsung successfully stabilises production, Exynos could make a comeback with the Galaxy S26 series.
FAQs
Q1. Will Samsung bring back Exynos chips for its Galaxy S26 series?
Answer. According to reports, Samsung might bring back its Exynos processors, with the Exynos 2600 possibly debuting in the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026.
Q2. What production challenges has Samsung faced with Exynos chips?
Answer. Samsung has faced yield issues, with the Exynos 2500 having a low yield rate of just 20%. To make the Exynos 2600 viable for mass production, Samsung needs to achieve at least a 60% yield or higher.
Q3. When is mass production of the Exynos 2600 expected to start?
Answer. If all goes as planned, mass production of the Exynos 2600 will start in Q4 2025, with significant efforts from Samsung’s System LSI and Foundry Divisions to stabilise production.
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