Exynos 2600 Outperforms Expectations, Challenging Qualcomm's Dominance in Mobile Chips

TL;DR
Qualcomm expects to power approximately 75% of the Galaxy S26 devices in 2026, contradicting rumors that Samsung would primarily use its own Exynos 2600 chip for most models. Despite early reports favoring Exynos, Qualcomm's statement suggests it will still be a major supplier, with the final distribution likely to be clarified upon the Galaxy S26 launch in January.
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