Even before the official announcement of the Galaxy S25 series, rumors about its successor, the Galaxy S26, have already begun to swirl. One of the most intriguing claims is that Samsung aims to significantly equip the S26 line with its own Exynos chips.
This comes after the reported yield issues with the Exynos 2500, which were expected to power the S25 series in many markets. As a result, the S25 line is rumored to primarily rely on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite.
With the Exynos 2500 finally overcoming its production hurdles, it’s speculated that it might find its way into the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Flip FE instead.
Samsung is likely hoping that the Exynos 2600, designed for the S26 series, won’t face similar production challenges. This would allow the company to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm and strengthen its position in the high-end smartphone market.
However, it’s important to note that these are just rumors at this stage. While it makes strategic sense for Samsung to prioritize its own chipsets, the final decision will depend on various factors, including performance, power efficiency, and production yields.
Other S26-related rumors suggest a potential name change for the series, with the vanilla model potentially being discontinued and the S26 Ultra rebranded as the S26 Note. The S26+ might also be renamed to S26.
As we approach the release of the S25 series, we’ll likely hear more about the S26 lineup. Stay tuned for official announcements and further updates.