Samsung Foundry’s 2nm node production yields are reportedly showing significant improvement compared to initial expectations.

A recent report from Korea indicates that Samsung is nearing mass production readiness, with plans to utilize this technology for the in-house Exynos 2600 chipset.

In terms of competition, TSMC has already achieved a yield of over 60% on its 2nm class N2 node, while Samsung Foundry has yet to reach this milestone. However, a new report suggests that Samsung is closing in, with yields now ranging from 4-50%. Notably, this is an improvement from the estimated 30% figure reported in February.

The efficient 2nm process yields are a positive sign for the Exynos 2600 chipset, which may persuade Samsung to opt for this chip over the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for the next-generation Galaxy S26 series in select regions next year.

According to the report, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy will also be built on the 2nm technology, with an anticipated launch in the second half of 2026, potentially alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

A tipster on X claims that this improved yield has come at the cost of performance, as Samsung reportedly had to make compromises to achieve working chips. This could result in the SF2 falling behind TSMC’s N2 node in terms of raw performance, potentially leading to a significant performance disparity between the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

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