The buzz around the Samsung Galaxy S26 is already building, and one of the biggest questions is: what processor will power these devices? According to reports, it looks like we're in for a similar situation as the Galaxy S24, with Snapdragon and Exynos chips being used, but with a twist for the Ultra model.

If the reports are accurate, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will exclusively feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally. Honestly, this isn't a huge shock, considering rumors have been circulating that Samsung might ditch the Exynos version for the Ultra this time around. I can understand why some folks might be relieved by this news!

However, when it comes to the standard Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus, it seems Samsung plans to stick with its dual-processor strategy. Reports suggest that these models will be powered by either the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or the Exynos 2600, depending on your region.

For those in North America, you're likely getting the Snapdragon variant. If you're in Korea or Europe, it looks like you'll be getting the Exynos version. I remember reading about the challenges Samsung faced with the Exynos 2600, particularly with yield issues during manufacturing. However, apparently, they've managed to achieve satisfactory performance. It's believed that Snapdragon variants will account for 70% of total S26 series shipments. I would love to know what is the percentage for each region.

This split approach mirrors what we saw with the Galaxy S24 series. Only the Galaxy S24 Ultra was unified with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip across all markets. The other models got the chip depending on the region, which left some users feeling like they were getting the short end of the stick. While Exynos chips have improved, the Snapdragon variants usually offer better performance overall. However, don't forget that Exynos versions might give you better battery life. Each user needs to evaluate what is more important.