Samsung’s Exynos chips haven't yet built a good reputation, and the company has flip-flopped between Exynos and Snapdragon processors in its Galaxy S lineup over the past few years. The recently announced Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ use the Exynos 2600, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra relies exclusively on a Snapdragon chip. However, Samsung appears to have broader plans for Exynos in the future.

At a press event in San Jose, California, Moon Sung-hoon, Vice President of Hardware at Samsung Electronics’ MX Business Division, explained that defining a strategy for application processors requires a mid- to long-term plan and is a complex process. He said it involves setting product requirements, determining specifications, and conducting rigorous chip evaluations.

Moon revealed that Samsung MX has been working closely with its partners (hinting at Samsung’s System LSI division), and that the company aims to equip its entire Galaxy lineup with Exynos processors in the future. The smartphone division plans to adopt chipsets that enhance convenience and user experience through continuous hardware innovation.

Moon said, “We hope to equip all Galaxy lineups with our own application processor, the Exynos chip. We will work closely with various partners to adopt the optimal chip to improve the user experience for customers.” He added, “This year, Exynos received passing marks in many ways. As the world’s first 2nm AP, it has significantly improved power consumption and other aspects. It will provide significant benefits to customers.”

Samsung recently used an Exynos chip in a high-end phone in the United States for the first time. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 features the Exynos 2500, which is designed by System LSI and manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s 3nm process. This move suggests that Samsung has a long-term strategy to expand the use of Exynos processors across its device lineup.