Samsung plans to use Exynos chips in Galaxy S26, shifting from Snapdragon

Samsung plans to use its Exynos chips in the upcoming Galaxy S26, marking a significant change from its recent reliance on Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. This follows the decision to equip the Galaxy S25 series entirely with Snapdragon chips due to manufacturing issues. Previously, there were expectations that the Galaxy S25 models might feature Exynos chips in some markets. However, recent reports confirmed that all S25 devices will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset globally. For the Galaxy S26, Samsung may return to a dual-chip strategy, using Exynos for standard models in select regions while keeping Snapdragon for the high-end S26 Ultra. This approach reflects Samsung's past practice of offering different chipsets in various markets.