In the mobile space, Samsung’s Exynos chipsets have almost become like a bad word. Whenever the idea of an Exynos-powered Galaxy S-series phone is brought up, we cringe. This is because past Exynos chipsets have always provided subpar performance, but the good news is that the upcoming Exynos 2600 could have everyone beat, especially in terms of efficiency.
Exynos 2600 beats Apple in efficiency tests
In a post on X by @SPYGO19726, they have shared the efficiency numbers of the Exynos 2600 based on a prototype chip. According to the Geekbench 6 figures, the Exynos managed 7.6W on multi-core tests. For context, this is better than what Apple has managed with its A19 Pro, which scored 12.1W.
Prior to this test, the A19 Pro was actually the leader of the pack. This is based on Wccftech’s tests where they compared the chip against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the Dimensity 9500. Both of these chipsets are expected to power the majority of 2026’s flagships, so we think it’s a fair comparison.
So, how did Samsung manage to achieve this level of efficiency where others did not? Well, turns out Samsung has its 2nm GAA manufacturing process to thank. The use of the 2nm GAA process has reduced the amount of leakage. This means that the chip is able to run without too much power going to waste. This could mean that phones powered by the Exynos 2600 could have better battery life.
However, we should note that this is based on an alleged prototype of the chip. We’re not sure if the commercial version of the Exynos 2600 will fare as well. But at least based on the numbers so far, we’re pretty optimistic.
Where will we see the chip used?
Now, according to the rumors, Samsung might use the Exynos 2600 for its Galaxy S26 series. We don’t think the company is going all-in and ditch Qualcomm, but we could see it used in different regions. Some rumors have even suggested that it could make its way into the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Wouldn’t that be something!
However, it does make sense. Recent benchmarks have revealed that the Exynos 2600 performs pretty well. While it trails the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by a small margin, we don’t think it’s that big of a gap where users will be able to tell the difference. But not everyone is that optimistic about it.
Some analysts believe that the Exynos 2600 is still a bit premature. Samsung apparently has a yield issue, where we’re looking at yields of 50%. This could be a reason why Samsung might not be ready to go all-in yet. Also, it does feel a little unfair. The Exynos 2600 is built on the 2nm process, while the rest are still using the 3nm process. We’ll have to wait for 2026’s 2nm chips if we want to see a more fair comparison.
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