Samsung has a consistency problem when it comes to the flagship Galaxy phones. It feels like we're constantly having to wonder what chipsets are coming to the next phone, and whether Samsung will opt for Qualcomm chips or its own Exynos brand. And so far, the Galaxy S26 series is proving to be no exception.
There has been speculation the upcoming Galaxy S26 could see the return of Exynos chips in some markets, rather than just slapping the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in every single model. Now, according to evidence seen by SamMobile we may see an Exynos/Qualcomm divide split up by device type.
The site claims that both the Galaxy S26 (or 26 Pro, as it's rumored to be called) and the Galaxy S26 Plus will be powered by an Exynos 2600 chip. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and