Recent Geekbench results reveal that the South Korean version of the Samsung Galaxy S26 (SM-S942N) will feature the Exynos 2600 processor. This confirms earlier rumors. The benchmark shows the device with 12GB of RAM running Android 16, presumably with One UI 8.5. This test provides a first glimpse at the performance of Samsung's next-generation processor.

The Exynos 2600 is reportedly the world's first 2nm chipset, using Samsung's 2nm GAA node. It boasts a 10-core CPU. Initial benchmarks show the Exynos version of the S26 competing closely with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant. This suggests Samsung is closing the gap in performance between its in-house chip and Qualcomm's.

While the benchmarks are promising, it's important to remember these are pre-release results. The final performance may vary. The report also mentions a Samsung Xclipse 960 GPU. The availability of the Exynos-powered Galaxy S26 models is expected in South Korea and Europe, although this has not been confirmed yet.

This development is important for Samsung, as it indicates progress in its internal processor development. If the Exynos 2600 delivers on its promises, it could strengthen Samsung's position in the mobile market. The competition between the Exynos and Snapdragon versions of the S26 will be a key point of interest for consumers.