It’s looking increasingly likely that Exynos will take the lead on the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung appears to be in a strong position to produce the Exynos 2600 at a scale needed to deliver tens of millions of chips for the new handsets.
However, there is also an expectation that the latest Snapdragon chipset will be used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra—at least in some markets. A new rumor now claims to reveal Samsung’s plan for this chipset split, and it’s not much different from previous years.
The rumor, originating from the X (formerly Twitter) echo chamber, suggests there’s a high chance Samsung will go fully Exynos for the Galaxy S26 series in its home country of South Korea. This would mean even the Galaxy S26 Ultra offered in South Korea will feature Exynos exclusively.
Reports also indicate Samsung is planning to use Exynos in most regions outside the United States, China, and Japan. All three models—the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra—would thus be powered by Samsung’s own chipset in most markets, confirming the company intends Exynos to take the lead in its next flagship lineup. The Snapdragon is expected to be reserved for the Galaxy S26 Ultra only, and possibly only in select regions.
Based on the information available so far, both the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ will use the Exynos chipset exclusively across all global markets. There could be some disappointment among fans in regions where the Snapdragon Ultra isn’t offered, but Samsung has dealt with these preferences before, and it likely won’t have a major impact on sales.
Besides, early reports suggest the Exynos 2600 is shaping up to be a very capable chipset, potentially narrowing the gap between Exynos and Snapdragon performance for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.
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