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Announced as the First 2 Nm SoC in the World for Smartphones, the Exynos 2600 Brings a 10-Core CPU at 3.8 GHz, Xclipse 960 GPU with Enhanced Ray Tracing, 113% More Powerful NPU, ISP for 320 MP Cameras, and New Thermal Architecture Designed for the Galaxy S26
Samsung announced the Exynos 2600, the first 2 nm SoC for smartphones, featuring a 10-core CPU, Xclipse 960 GPU, and a focus on AI, which is expected to equip Galaxy S26 models, marking an advancement in performance, energy efficiency, and thermal control relevant to the mobile market.
2 Nm Architecture and Efficiency Leap
The Exynos 2600 is the first chip for smartphones manufactured using a 2 nm GAA process, according to Samsung, allowing for combined gains in performance, energy efficiency, and thermal behavior compared to previous generations.
Samsung claims that the transition to 2 nm addresses historical limitations of the Exynos line, especially in heating and efficiency, areas where competitors like Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Apple have had technical advantages.
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10-Core CPU Without Small Cores
The CPU of the Exynos 2600 adopts the Arm v9.3 architecture with 10 cores, completely abandoning small low-power cores, a strategy that differentiates this generation from previous ones, as detailed by Samsung.
The configuration includes one Prime C1-Ultra core clocked at 3.8 GHz, three high-performance C1-Pro cores at 3.25 GHz, and six C1-Pro cores focused on efficiency operating at 2.75 GHz.
According to Samsung, this structure results in up to a 39% increase in overall CPU performance compared to the Exynos 2500, as well as lower latency for AI tasks.
Support for Arm’s SME2 instructions enhances the device’s machine learning capability, enabling the local execution of more complex workloads, as per the company’s official communication.
Xclipse 960 GPU and New Graphics Features
On the graphics front, the Exynos 2600 integrates the Xclipse 960 GPU, which delivers double the computational performance of the previous model, according to data released by Samsung during the announcement.
The manufacturer also claims that ray tracing performance has improved by up to 50%, enhancing graphical capabilities in gaming and advanced visual applications on high-end smartphones.
The debut of Exynos Neural Super Sampling (ENSS) technology combines AI upscaling and frame generation, providing greater fluidity in games without a significant impact on power consumption, according to Samsung.
NPU and Expanded Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is one of the pillars of the Exynos 2600, with an NPU that offers a 113% gain in AI performance compared to the previous Exynos, according to Samsung.
This advancement allows for the execution of larger and more complex generative models directly on the device, reducing dependence on cloud processing and enhancing user data privacy.
Samsung asserts that the chip was designed to protect sensitive information against future security threats, strengthening security within the device itself.
Cameras of Up to 320 MP and 8K Video
The image signal processor (ISP) of the Exynos 2600 supports cameras of up to 320 MP and allows for instant capture of 108 MP photos, according to official specifications released by Samsung.
In video, the chip records in 8K at 30 fps and in 4K at up to 120 fps with HDR, and also supports Samsung’s APV codec for higher quality videos.
A new Visual Perception System detects minute details, such as blinks, in real time, while Deep Learning Video Noise Reduction improves recordings in low light conditions.
Samsung claims that the ISP is up to 50% more efficient in power consumption compared to the previous generation, contributing to greater device autonomy.
Thermal Control and Heat Path Block
Samsung highlights the Heat Path Block (HPB) technology as one of the most relevant changes of this generation, aimed at solving overheating issues with the Exynos.
According to the company, the HPB uses high-k dielectric constant EMC materials, reducing thermal resistance by up to 16% and improving heat dissipation under heavy loads.
Memory Support and Expectation for the Galaxy S26
The Exynos 2600 supports LPDDR5X memory, UFS 4.1 storage, HDR10+ playback, 4K displays, and refresh rates of up to 120 Hz, as well as modem and connectivity on separate chips.
Samsung has not officially confirmed the devices that will use the new SoC, but stated that the Exynos 2600 is already in mass production and is expected to equip the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus in selected markets.
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