Samsung has long relied on a dual-sourcing approach for the processors powering its top-of-the-line Galaxy smartphones. However, recent developments indicate that the company is making notable advancements with its Exynos chips, including the introduction of a "Heat Path Block" in the Exynos 2600 to address previous thermal issues.

Samsung's dual-sourcing tradition continued into 2026, with the Galaxy S26 series utilizing the 2nm decacore Exynos 2600 processor in Europe, South Korea, and India. This marks a significant milestone as the first smartphones equipped with a 2nm chipset in those regions.

Conversely, in markets like North America and East Asia, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ are powered by the 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra benefits from the Snapdragon in all regions. During a recent press event in San Jose, California, Samsung's Vice President of Hardware, Moon Sung-hoon, revealed plans to streamline the use of Exynos chips in future Galaxy models.

Moon disclosed that Samsung's Mobile eXperience (MX) unit is collaborating closely with its LSI division to accomplish the ambitious goal of integrating Exynos processors into all future Galaxy smartphones. He stated, "We hope to equip all Galaxy lineups with our own application processor, the Exynos chip."

The Exynos 2600 AP powers approximately 25% of Galaxy handsets.

This shift reflects a more focused approach to improving speed and efficiency, steering away from reliance on other companies’ processors. "Exynos has improved significantly, with better power consumption and performance benefits anticipated for users," Moon emphasized.

Samsung is expressing optimism about the upcoming Exynos 2700. Following a previous reliance on Qualcomm's chips, which cost the company significantly, this new processor aims to account for 50% of Galaxy S27 models, a substantial increase from the current 25% of the S26 series.

Samsung's Foundry has also reportedly improved its yield rates, paving the way for greater production of its processors. Additionally, the company's exploration of creating a "Custom SoC Development Team" seeks to emulate Apple's successful strategy of designing proprietary chips, promoting greater integration and performance in its devices.

As Samsung endeavors to enhance its capabilities in chip design and manufacturing, it aims to achieve a streamlined, cost-effective production cycle that allows for unique features tailored specifically for Galaxy devices.