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Rumors Indicate That The Galaxy S26 Ultra May Debut The 2 nm Exynos 2600, Breaking With The Tradition Of Snapdragon And Putting Samsung At The Forefront Of The Technological Race In 2026
The expectation surrounding the Galaxy S line always grows with each new generation, and the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is no different.
According to information released by the Korea Herald, Samsung may surprise the market by equipping the most advanced model in the series with the new Exynos 2600 chipset, manufactured using a 2-nanometer process.
The news contradicts recent forecasts that indicated exclusivity of Qualcomm with Snapdragon, reigniting the debate over the direction of the South Korean giant’s strategy.
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In the last four years, Ultra models have not featured Exynos processors, something that hasn’t happened since the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Since then, Samsung has adopted the Snapdragon standard in its global versions, consolidating the line’s reputation in terms of performance.
Models such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra arrived with the “for Galaxy” version of Snapdragon, optimized by Qualcomm specifically for the brand’s devices.
The alleged return of Exynos in 2026 generates controversy among experts. For some analysts, there may be a translation or interpretation error in the report that gave rise to the rumor, as the trend in recent years has been total standardization on Snapdragon.
Moreover, the expected Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, which will be officially announced at the end of September, is seen as a strong candidate to remain as the heart of the S26 Ultra.
Still, there is room for another interpretation: the Exynos 2600 could take on a strategic role in certain versions of the line, reinforcing Samsung’s independence from external suppliers.
If it really hits the market in early 2026, the chip would mark an important milestone: it would be the first 2 nm processor available in smartphones, surpassing competitors that are still planning to debut the technology at the end of the same year.
MediaTek, for example, has already confirmed that it will launch a solution based on TSMC’s 2 nm process, but only in the last months of 2026.
This puts Samsung in a privileged position to once again lead the technological race, although the crucial question remains: will the Galaxy S26 Ultra really have the Exynos 2600 or will the brand maintain its recent tradition with Qualcomm?
