Samsung's upcoming range Galaxy S26 to have Exynos variant specifically for certain markets. This seems the slower functioning of Exynos chips than the Snapdragon will carry on even in 2026. There seems to be no chance for Exynos to perform as or better than the Snapdragon anytime sooner.
What is Samsung doing for it's Exynos Variant?
Although Samsung is trying to make progress on it's 2nm Exynos 2600 Processor but it can't be reportedly considered as suitable for launching globally.
Specific Processors for Specific Country
Yes! You read that correct. Not all Galaxy S26 will launch with Exymos or with Snapdragon in all countries. Let's Breakdown for you. The Galaxy S26 models those launch in the European countries will be powered with the Exynos, whereas Galaxy S26 models those are to launch in the U.S. are to be powered with the Snapdragon processor.
Samsung in Talks with Qualcomm
The company is reportedly talking to Qualcomm in order to get their Snapdragon chips manufactured by them for the Galaxy smartphone range. Manufacturing the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will significantly save cost for this smartphone brand.
This also has other benefit like the brand's foundry to get back in form and leading to attract other major clients.
How this Variant Split to Affect the Company?
Although the company wanted all it's Galaxy S26 models to be powered with the Exynos 2600, it will now have to follow the same old tactics it followed past in time. This plan of different processor variant might also prohibit some enthusiasts from getting their hands on the upcoming Galaxy S26.
Having said that for some consumers this variation in the variants of this one particular model might feel to be too petty a reason to stop their journey with the brand.
Is there any Suitable Reason to Support the Use of Exynos?
There is definitely not one but two examples those prove there is a reason to be proponent about the use of Exynos. First being the success of Apple silicon chips particularly of their M series, and second is that the use of in-house built chips provides a much better synchronous function of the device's both software and the hardware system. This is exactly what Huawei is planning to do for it's own Kirin Chips.
The company's foundry has recently stabilized the 3nm chips and has just begun to think of the production capacity of 2nm chips. By producing 3nm Exynos 2600 chips the company might successfully equip all it's Galaxy S26 handsets with that.
Nevertheless, the use of the Exynos 2600 by Samsung in several parts across the globe is perfect for continuation. This is also a sign of progress of this smartphone manufacturer.
