Snapdragon 8 Elite costs rise 29% compared to 2024
Exynos 2600 yields about 40% vs. TSMC 60%
All Galaxy phones but Ultra to use Exynos 2600 in 2026
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Exynos 2600 Prototype Mass Production began in June
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Exynos 2600 yields about 40% vs. TSMC 60%
All Galaxy phones but Ultra to use Exynos 2600 in 2026

Here's why Samsung is choosing Exynos 2600 over Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy S26 series - Gizmochina
The move comes as Samsung faces higher component expenses. In the first half of 2025, chipset procurement costs for its DX division reportedly rose 29.2%, largely due to pricier Snapdragon 8 Elite chips used in the Galaxy S25 series and the popular Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Exynos 2600 Prototype Mass Production began in June

Samsung Says Its Exynos 2600 Will Be The Company’s First 2nm GAA Chipset, But Only Says That Its NPU Performance Will Deliver Significant Improvements Compared To The Previous-Generation SoC
When asked about the Exynos 2600, Samsung says that the latter will be its first chipset mass produced on the 2nm GAA process
