The move comes as Samsung faces higher component expenses. In the first half of 2025, chipset procurement costs for its DX division reportedly rose 29.2%, largely due to pricier Snapdragon 8 Elite chips used in the Galaxy S25 series and the popular Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Samsung may be preparing to lean more heavily on its in-house silicon for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, with a new report suggesting a cost-driven return to Exynos processors.
According to South Korean media cited by SamMobile, Samsung plans to equip at least two models in the S26 family — likely the Galaxy S26 Pro and S26 Edge (or S26 Air) — with the new 2nm Exynos 2600. The top-tier S26 Ultra, however, is still expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.
The move comes as Samsung faces higher component expenses.
