Erencan YılmazSamsung is doubling down on its Exynos line. As recently reported by The FN News in South Korea, the company has finalized development of its next flagship processor, the Exynos 2600, and is ready to kick off mass production before the month wraps up. This signals a clear intent: Exynos chips are poised to stage a full comeback in the Galaxy S26 lineup, reinforcing Samsung’s dual-chip strategy.
Samsung is working at full speed on the Exynos 2600
The Exynos 2600 marks a major technical leap for Samsung, breaking ground as the company’s first processor built on an advanced 2nm fabrication process. Success here isn’t just about performance gains for Samsung’s own devices; it’s a showcase for Samsung Foundry’s manufacturing prowess, directly challenging top players in the semiconductor space.
On the engineering front, the Exynos 2600 highlights tangible improvements over past iterations. A fresh approach to thermal management enters the equation with the introduction of Heat Pass Block (HPB), an integrated, compact heat sink built directly into the chip’s package. This solution is intended to efficiently draw heat away at the source, allowing sustained performance even under heavy workloads.
Initial performance benchmarks have been promising. Early Geekbench results indicate the Exynos 2600’s multi-core scores lead not only Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite but also Apple’s A19 Pro, found in the new iPhone 17 series. While single-core performance remains a step behind, the positive multi-core results signal a highly competitive entry from Samsung’s engineering team.
Ultimately, the market’s response to the Exynos 2600 and the Galaxy S26 could shape the future of both the Exynos brand and Samsung’s semiconductor ambitions. If this chip delivers on its promise, Samsung Foundry could gain new business opportunities and reassert its position as a leading force in global silicon manufacturing.
Source: FN News
