Discover the Samsung Galaxy S26 with Exynos 2600 chip and Xclipse 960 GPU using AMD RDNA 4. Boosts ray tracing, outperforms competitors in graphics tests.
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Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S26 with a new mobile platform, the Exynos 2600, which has already sparked lively discussions among experts and mobile tech enthusiasts. The chip's standout feature is the Xclipse 960 graphics processor, the first in the mobile industry to use AMD's RDNA 4 architecture. This combination allows the smartphone to handle ray tracing graphics at a level unmatched by competitors. In GPU Score In Vitro 1.0 Mobile Raytracing tests, the Xclipse 960 scored 8,321 points, outperforming the Adreno 840 from Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by 8.8% and the Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 from MediaTek Dimensity 9500 by nearly 18%.
Such a power boost makes the Exynos 2600 a unique solution not just for gamers but also for professional applications with high graphics demands. Using RDNA 4 ensures a balance between performance and energy consumption, which is crucial for flagship smartphones where battery life is a critical factor. With this chip, the Galaxy S26 could set a new benchmark in mobile graphics, enabling complex games with high detail and realistic lighting previously only available on PCs.
If Samsung can optimize software to leverage the Exynos 2600's capabilities, the Galaxy S26 series might truly outpace competitors in all key areas: graphics, speed, and energy efficiency.
While Qualcomm and MediaTek offer proven solutions, Samsung is betting on innovation and GPU experimentation, setting the company apart from other manufacturers and providing a clear advantage for future flagship owners.