Samsung Exynos 2600: World’s first 2nm mobile platform, up to 39% more performance
Samsung has finally unveiled their latest mobile chipset, the Exynos 2600. This next generation flagship processor is expected to power the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26, and is more than just your typical chip refresh.
The Exynos 2600 is the first commercial mobile chipset to use a 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process node, built by Samsung Foundry. This move to the 2nm GAA process is expected to deliver performance, efficiency and thermal improvement compared to previous Exynos chipsets—something that Samsung has traditionally struggled with compared to rivals.
The CPU itself features 10 cores based on the ARM v9.3 architecture, with one prime C1 Ultra core clocked at 3.8GHz, three C1 Pro cores clocked at 3.25GHz and six more C1 Pro cores at 2.75GHz. The Korean giant says moving from a traditional tri-cluster of big, middle and little cores to a big and middle core layout allows for a broader performance envelope with improved efficiency. Samsung adds that overall CPU computing performance has gone up 39% compared to the Exynos 2500.
As for graphics, the Exynos 2600 comes with an Xclipse 960 GPU, which will supposedly deliver up to 50% better ray-tracing and double the raw performance of its predecessor. Exynos Neural Super Sampling technology meanwhile adds AI-based resolution upscaling and frame generation features to the Exynos 2600.
Because it’s 2025, of course the Exynos 2600 will also come with improved AI performance. Samsung claims the NPU in the Exynos 2600 has 113% improved generative AI performance, with the improvements in NPU architecture delivering lower power consumption and latency.
The Exynos 2600 marks the debut of a pioneering new Heat Path Block technology, a first for a mobile system-on-chip. Samsung says the HPB optimises the heat-transfer path for more efficient heat dispersion, resulting in more stable internal temperatures.
Other features of note include support of up to 320MP imaging sensors, an AI-based visual perception system for more accurate object recognition, as well as reduced power consumption by up to 50% compared to its predecessor. The Exynos 2600 also newly adopts the APV codes, as well as introduces a new Deep Learning Video Noise Reduction for better low light video quality. You’ll also find support for LPDDR5X memory, UFS 4.1 storage, and 4K display at 120Hz refresh rates.
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