The Galaxy S26 series has undergone a significant internal transformation in recent months, as reported by multiple sources detailing two major Samsung actions. Firstly, the Android manufacturer opted to eliminate the Edge model from the initial Galaxy S26 lineup and reintroduce the Plus variant. Subsequently, rumors from Korea suggested that the Exynos 2600 was such a groundbreaking chip for Samsung that the firm would utilize it to power all three Galaxy S26 models, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This would mark a notable advancement for Samsung, since the company had not employed its proprietary mobile chips to power an Ultra model in four years. However, it appears that the mid-October reports may have overstated the scope of the Exynos 2600. ETNews has indicated that Samsung intends to utilize the Exynos 2600 in only two models, the standard Galaxy S26 and the Plus.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip globally. The Snapdragon processor is set to comprise 70% of all Galaxy S26 units, while the Exynos 2600 chip will account for the remaining 30%. Furthermore, the flagship Qualcomm chip will power all three Galaxy S26 models sold in North America. The Exynos 2600 will drive the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus versions available in Europe, Korea, and additional markets.
Samsung is said to have selected the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra despite fierce competition between Qualcomm and Samsung’s semiconductor unit. The Ultra model represents 50% of the total sales, necessitating Samsung to secure a consistent supply of premium chips. According to a report from last week, Samsung aims to sell 35 million Galaxy S26 devices next year, potentially elevating revenue to levels not seen in over a decade.
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