Samsung Confirms Exynos 2600 Development, Expects Good Results

After struggling with low yield and other issues, Samsung has finally integrated its Exynos 2500 chipset into a smartphone. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the first device to feature Samsung’s latest 3nm flagship mobile processor. The company has now confirmed it is developing the next-generation Exynos 2600 chipset and expects good results.

Samsung System LSI head confirms development of Exynos 2600

Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset uses a 3nm node with cutting-edge Gate All Around (GAA) technology. The chipset was originally planned to be packed with the latest Galaxy S25 series in some regions, but the company faced setbacks in mass production due to poor yield. Finally, after improvements in both yield and performance, Samsung succeeded in powering the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with its in-house 3nm chip.

This comes as a huge success for the company’s System LSI division, which has been struggling to regain momentum in the mobile chip market. The division is now gearing up to launch its 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset to compete with rivals like Qualcomm and MediaTek.

During a press meeting (via News1), Samsung Electronics System LSI Business Division President Park Yong-in said, “Following the Exynos 2500, we are steadily preparing the Exynos 2600. I think there will be good results.” The Korean firm is also confident that its upcoming 2nm mobile chip will offer better performance and power efficiency.

However, when asked whether the upcoming Galaxy S26 series will use the Exynos 2600, Park said, “It is up to the customer.” However, previous reports suggested that Samsung may adopt a dual-chip strategy for next year’s Galaxy S lineup. That means some regions could get Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip-powered units, while others may receive the Exynos 2600 variants.

The System LSI division has been under review by Samsung Global Research’s Management Diagnosis Office for the past few months. There is chatter that Samsung may merge the LSI division’s mobile application processor (AP) business team into the Mobile eXperience (MX) division. Regarding this matter, Park said, “We are still waiting (for the results) and it is difficult to predict (the reorganization at the end of the year, etc.).”