Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series could be among the first smartphones to ship with Bluetooth 6.1, thanks to a newly certified Exynos chip. A fresh Bluetooth SIG listing suggests the company’s next flagship will deliver faster, smarter, and more secure wireless connections — potentially improving how Galaxy devices connect to earbuds, wearables, and smart home gear.
The new Exynos S6568 chip — not to be confused with the Exynos 2600 — is described as a connectivity module that handles Bluetooth and Wi-Fi alongside an Exynos application processor. According to the listing, the “S6568 is to be used together with a compatible Exynos Application Processor to build a full BT + Wi-Fi solution supporting Bluetooth 6.1.”
That wording makes it unclear whether, or how, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variants of the S26 series will benefit from this development. For reference, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 supports Bluetooth 6.0, not 6.1.
The listing’s timing fits neatly into Samsung’s schedule. The Galaxy S26 series, reportedly delayed to March 2026, is expected to feature the Exynos 2600 in most regions, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power units in the US and China.
Bluetooth 6.1, officially introduced in May 2025, improves on version 6.0 with several practical upgrades. Privacy gets a boost through Randomized Resolvable Private Address (RPA) updates — which automatically change a device’s Bluetooth identity to prevent unwanted tracking in public spaces. Power efficiency is also improved, as address management now runs on the controller instead of the main CPU.
While Bluetooth 6.0 introduced ultra-precise Channel Sounding for centimeter-level location accuracy, version 6.1 focuses on tightening privacy, stability, and energy use. If Samsung integrates it into the S26, the series could become the first major smartphone line to ship with the new standard.
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