The company is making significant strides, with 2027's Exynos 2800 chip rumored to use an in-house GPU.
Khazaka says that Samsung has been designing more of its own components, which is a sign that the ratio of Exynos chips used in Galaxy S phones will increase in the future. It wouldn't make sense for Samsung to keep pouring money into in-house component development only to maintain the same dynamic with Qualcomm.
The decline in Exynos' competitiveness over the years explains why 75 percent of Galaxy S26 models will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Samsung's increased focus on Exynos could help narrow the gap in performance with Snapdragon chips and reduce its reliance on Qualcomm. This will help Samsung keep costs in check, which is crucial given that Qualcomm has raised the price of its 8 Gen chips every year since the release of the first iteration.
Do you want more Galaxy S models to use Exynos chips?
Yes.
24%
No.
36%
Only if performance improves.
40%
Only if it leads to a price cut.
0%
2026 is crucial
Samsung's future strategy hinges on the success of the Exynos 2600. If the company's claims fall flat and the Exynos 2600 disappoints, it could derail Samsung's plan of equipping a greater proportion of its flagship handsets with home-brewed chips.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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