After offering Galaxy S25s exclusively equipped with Snapdragon chips, Samsung seems ready to relaunch its own Exynos chip with the Galaxy S26 series. According to the latest indiscretions, the Korean manufacturer would reserve its in-house processor, the Exynos 2600, only for models sold in Europe, relegating Snapdragon to other markets. A decision that could revive the discontent of European users.
The return of Exynos chips for the European Samsung Galaxy S26?
While Samsung had standardized its S25 range around the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, the S26 series could once again split its models by region. According to industry leaks, the new Exynos 2600 chip would be reserved for the European market, while the rest of the world would benefit from the latest Snapdragon chips, probably the "Elite" version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
This choice would be linked to yield constraints on the 2nm engraving, the technology used to manufacture the Exynos 2600 chip. Clearly, Samsung would not be able to produce enough chips to cover all markets. Europe would therefore be the only territory to "benefit" from this more limited production, and from potentially less efficient chips.
A strategy that annoys European users
European consumers are not fooled. In previous generations, notably the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung reserved Exynos chips for Europe, sparking a wave of discontent. Performance, often lagging behind Snapdragon models, fueled a sense of injustice among users who paid the premium price.
The situation could repeat itself with the Galaxy S26 and S26+, while the S26 Ultra, the highest-end model, would remain uniformly equipped with Snapdragon in all markets. This difference in treatment seems to be becoming the norm at Samsung. But the Korean giant's choice still raises questions. While European users regularly express their frustration about this, the company seems to be turning a deaf ear. Unless there's a last-minute change, the return of Exynos chips to Europe could leave fans of the brand with a bitter taste in their mouths.
Source: SamMobile
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