Samsung's next-generation flagship chipset, the Exynos 2600, has surfaced in a fresh leak, offering an early look at what could power select Galaxy S26 models next year. The upcoming processor is shaping up to be Samsung's most ambitious mobile SoC yet, with a cutting-edge manufacturing process as well as major CPU and GPU upgrades.
Exynos 2600 specifications detailed
The leak, shared by well-known tipster PhoneArt (@IceUniverse on X), suggests that the Exynos 2600 will be built on Samsung's 2nm process, marking a significant leap over the current 3nm generation. If accurate, this would place Samsung among the first chipmakers to deploy 2nm technology in smartphones.
In terms of raw horsepower, the Exynos 2600 specifications are said to include the following:
- 10-core CPU configuration
- Prime core clocked at up to 3.9 GHz
- Performance and efficiency cores running at 3.25 GHz and 2.75 GHz, respectively
- AMD-based JUNO GPU clocked at 985 MHz
- OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenCL 3.0
While the exact core layout remains clear, the high clock speeds hint at a notable performance uplift compared to the Exynos 2500.
Apart from that, recently, Samsung also confirmed the existence of the chipset via an Exynos 2600 teaser. The brand also confirmed a new Heat Pass Block for Exynos 2600 to bring advanced cooling technology to the chipset.
Meanwhile, a previous report also suggested that the Exynos 2600 AI processing will be six times faster than Apple's A19 Pro.
While Samsung has yet to officially confirm any of these details, the leaked Exynos 2600 specifications suggest that it could take the fight straight to the big dogs like Apple and Qualcomm next year.
