Samsung’s commitment to its in-house Exynos processors remains steadfast, signaling a potential turning point for its future flagship phones. While 2025's Galaxy S25 series fully embraced Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite globally, recent rumors hint at a strategic shift for the Galaxy S26 lineup in 2026. Samsung appears ready to reintroduce the Exynos 2600 , albeit with a twist—limited availability. Exynos Returns: A Mixed Strategy Leaks suggest that Samsung is reviving its Exynos 2600 chip for the Galaxy S26 and S26+ models. However, due to production challenges tied to yield issues at its 2nm fabrication nodes, the Exynos chip may only be available in certain regions. This approach mirrors Samsung’s 2020 strategy with the Exynos 990 , which powered international variants of the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series, while U.S., Canadian, and Chinese markets received Qualcomm processors instead. Notably, it’s expected that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will exclusively feature Qualcomm’s Sn...