Samsung might finally be ready to bring Exynos back to its flagship phones—if all goes according to plan.
After skipping the Exynos 2500 entirely for the Galaxy S25 series due to poor yield rates, a new report suggests the company is making an aggressive push to ensure the Exynos 2600 makes the cut for the Galaxy S26 lineup.
Samsung has a dedicated task force for Exynos 2600
According to FNNews, Samsung has formed a dedicated task force to optimize Exynos performance and production. The new chip is expected to be built on Samsung’s 2nm “SF2” process, and insiders claim it has already shown significantly improved yield rates compared to its ill-fated predecessor.
Samsung is reportedly targeting chip’s mass production by May, though the final decision on whether it will power the Galaxy S26 series won’t be made until the end of the year.
Samsung’s semiconductor division is splitting responsibilities for the chip—its System LSI Business Unit is handling design, while the Foundry Business Unit is taking care of production.
An insider told FNNews that Samsung’s foundry yields are “showing signs of stabilizing to a certain extent,” but there’s a sense of urgency within the company. According to the report, some within the Foundry Business Unit see this as a make-or-break moment for Exynos.
The failure of the Exynos 2500 left Samsung entirely reliant on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite for the Galaxy S25 series, and the company likely doesn’t want to repeat that scenario.
For years, Samsung has insisted on keeping Exynos alive, even when its chips have struggled to match Qualcomm’s offerings. Now, with a more refined process and a dedicated team, the Exynos 2600 could be Samsung’s best chance yet at delivering a truly competitive flagship chip. But with the clock ticking, the pressure is on to prove that Exynos is ready for primetime again.
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