Last week, Samsung unveiled that its upcoming Exynos 2600 flagship chipset, which will power the upcoming Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus, will arrive without an integrated modem, marking a clear shift in its silicon strategy. To address this change, Samsung has now announced the Exynos Modem 5410, a new standalone connectivity solution designed to work alongside the processor and define how future Galaxy devices stay connected.
Exynos Modem 5410 promises enhanced connectivity
The all-new Exynos Modem 5410 is a standalone modem designed to pair with next-generation flagship processors. Built on a 4nm EUV process, the modem supports 3GPP Release 17 and delivers download speeds of up to 14.79Gbps through combined sub-6GHz and mmWave connectivity.
Its most notable feature is integrated satellite communication, bringing together LTE Direct-to-Cell, NB-IoT NTN, and NR-NTN on a single chip. This allows voice calls, text messaging, location sharing, and even video communication in areas with no terrestrial network coverage.
Beyond speed and coverage, Samsung has focused heavily on security. The modem supports Hybrid Post-Quantum Cryptography, ensuring sensitive data such as device identifiers remain protected against future quantum-based threats. By separating the modem from the main processor, Samsung can also manage heat more effectively while allowing each component to be optimized independently.
The Exynos 2600 is Samsung’s first 2nm flagship processor and is expected to power select Galaxy S26 models. By removing the integrated modem, Samsung has freed up silicon space for the CPU, NPU, and AMD-based GPU, prioritizing performance, efficiency, and advanced on-device AI.
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