Samsung Galaxy S26 with Exynos 2600 processor detailed in leaks

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has made its first appearance in the Geekbench database, revealing a key detail about the future flagship's internals. The benchmark tests exposed a South Korean variant with the model number SM-S942N, which appears to be running on the new proprietary Exynos 2600 processor.

The chip's name isn't explicitly listed, but it was identified by its internal code, S59965. This confirms Samsung is indeed preparing for the return of Exynos to the Galaxy S26 lineup, at least in its home market. The test configuration shows the phone equipped with 12GB of RAM and running Android 16, likely with the One UI 8.5 skin.

The Exynos 2600 itself represents one of Samsung's most ambitious projects. It's the world's first 2nm processor with a 10-core architecture, where the main performance core runs at 3.8 GHz, and graphics are handled by the Xclipse 960. According to the Geekbench results, the device scored roughly 3000–3300 points in single-core mode and up to 11,370 points in multi-core, placing it among the most powerful Android flagships of the next generation.

For the rest of the Galaxy S26's specs, leaks suggest it will feature a 6.32-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits. The camera setup may include a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom, while the front-facing camera is expected to remain at 12MP.

A 4,300 mAh battery with 25W charging is also anticipated. The Galaxy S26 lineup will consist of several models—the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The base versions might launch with either Exynos or Snapdragon chips depending on the region, while the Ultra model will likely stick with Snapdragon across all markets.