Samsung is preparing to launch its Exynos 2600 application processor in late February for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. While promotional efforts have highlighted the company's 2 nm GAA process (SF2), industry leaks suggest Samsung is simultaneously developing two next-generation fronts: a more advanced SF2P manufacturing process and the Exynos 2700 mobile processor. According to Park Yu-ak of Kiwoom Securities, the Exynos 2700 will enter full-scale mass production in the second half of 2026 using Samsung Foundry's SF2P process.

Currently, the Exynos 2600 is expected to power only 25% of Galaxy S26 devices, with the remaining share going to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 "for Galaxy" SoC. This limited deployment reflects Samsung's ongoing challenges in competing with Qualcomm's mobile processors. However, the company appears to be pursuing a more favorable in-house technology spread as future Exynos designs become more competitive in the crowded smartphone market.

Mixed reports about 2 nm GAA node production yields have tempered expectations for Samsung's foundry business, but Kiwoom Securities forecasts an operating profit of 1.8 trillion won by 2027 for Samsung Electronics' non-memory division. Industry insiders have also hinted at potential SF2 and SF2P deals with major clients including AMD, Qualcomm, and Tesla, suggesting broader adoption of Samsung's advanced manufacturing processes beyond its own devices.