Samsung is making a concerted effort to enhance the efficiency of its semiconductor chips in order to regain market share from its competitors. Recently, the company has reportedly conducted an internal foundry diagnosis to identify areas for improvement and increase efficiency.

In addition to this, Samsung is also working on its own System-on-Chip (SoC), the Exynos 2600. According to previous reports, the company has successfully increased the yield rate of its 2nm fabrication process. The Exynos 2600 is expected to be a key component in the company’s future smartphones.

Initially, it was anticipated that the Exynos 2600 would be featured in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, but production delays led to a change in plans. However, a recent report suggests that Samsung may release the Exynos 2600 with the Galaxy S26 series, marking a significant departure from its long-standing partnership with Qualcomm.

It is worth noting that in 2022, Qualcomm announced that it would be Samsung’s primary partner for chip supplies, including modems and networking equipment, until 2030. This partnership indicates that Samsung’s flagship devices will likely rely on Qualcomm chips for the next five years.

However, with the improved yield rate, Samsung may adopt a strategy to equip some of its Galaxy S series flagship devices with Exynos chipsets in certain countries, while others will feature Snapdragon chipsets. This approach, similar to that used for the Galaxy S22 and S23 series, would allow Samsung to better manage costs and reduce its dependence on Qualcomm.

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