Exynos 2600 Chip Might Arrive With Another Name, Tipster Claims

Everything appears to be aligning for the Exynos 2600 chip to hit the market on time. Samsung is working tirelessly to equip its Galaxy S26 series with the upcoming 2nm silicon. A recent report claimed that the company will return to its dual-chip strategy with its 2026 Galaxy flagship phones. That said, a rumor has surfaced about a supposed name change for the Exynos 2600 chip.

According to Vhsss_God on X/Twitter, Samsung wants to rebrand the 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset. Given that this is the first time we’ve come across such a rumor and the source doesn’t have a significant history of leaks to support it, it’s important to approach this rumor with caution.

Samsung could change the name of the Exynos 2600 chip, but take it with a pinch of salt

Although this is the first time the possibility of a name change has been raised, there is a reason why Samsung would want to take this alleged decision. Recently, Exynos chips have earned a bad reputation for performance and power efficiency. The Exynos 2400 in the Galaxy S24 series performed well overall, but previous generations were a disaster.

So, a possible rebranding of Exynos chips could help eliminate the negative image surrounding the company’s chipsets. It could also help avoid the perception that these SoCs are “inferior” to Snapdragon. Anyway, as we said, there isn’t much support for this latest leak, so for now, you can take it with a pinch of salt.

Meanwhile, Samsung remains focused on fine-tuning its 2nm process. According to reports, the firm is on the right track. Initial production test results showed a promising yield rate of 30%. Samsung Foundry is said to begin producing prototype units in May.

The project’s success could significantly impact Samsung’s current situation

Samsung is determined to make the “Exynos 2600 project” a success. This would guarantee the company higher profit margins per unit sold on its Galaxy phones. It would also send a message to the semiconductor industry: Samsung is back. The South Korean giant needs a similar milestone to attract the attention of other major companies, which could secure its substantial chip manufacturing contracts.

Samsung could also be the first to launch devices with 2nm chips on the market. Both Apple and Qualcomm are expected to announce their 2nm chips sometime in H2 2026. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which will compete with the Exynos 2600, will use TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process.