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It looks like Samsung might be taking a more in-house approach when it comes to powering its next flagship, the Galaxy S26 series. The latest buzz suggests that the company could be opting for a custom-made version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, and here’s the intriguing part: it might be built using Samsung’s own 2nm process. This could potentially give it an edge over the standard TSMC-manufactured version.
Samsung could make a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip for the Galaxy S26 series
For years, Samsung has often used different chipsets for its Galaxy S series depending on the region. We’ve seen both their own Exynos chips and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors powering these devices. However, the latest whispers point towards Samsung returning to manufacturing Snapdragon chips for the first time in years. The company’s Galaxy S26 lineup could use a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 variant that’s been tweaked and produced by themselves.
The potential move, reported by Business Post (via @Jukanlosreve), isn’t entirely out of the blue. There have been increasing collaborations between Samsung and Qualcomm. Samsung was even involved in the manufacturing of some previous Snapdragon chips. But the idea of a completely Samsung-produced flagship Snapdragon chip running on their latest 2nm process is definitely generating excitement.
The nanometer race: Samsung’s potential advantage
The current Snapdragon 8 Elite is built on TSMC’s latest 3nm process. This node is already incredibly advanced, resulting in great power and efficiency. However, moving down to a 2nm process, even theoretically, could bring significant benefits. Shrinking the transistors generally leads to improved power efficiency, meaning your Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S26 could potentially offer better battery life.
Of course, the “nm” race isn’t the only factor determining chip performance. Architecture, software optimization, and many other elements play crucial roles. But on paper, a 2nm process from Samsung could give their version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 a technical advantage over the standard TSMC-produced chip.
What this means for Galaxy S26 devices?
If the leak is true, it could be especially important for certain markets and for the S26 Ultra. Samsung’s “Ultra” flagships have always featured Snapdragon hardware globally. This has been one of its main draws since the series’ inception. Thus, everyone could receive a Galaxy S26 Ultra powered by a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip. This would give it a technical advantage over the “standard” Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, which will use TSMC’s 3nm wafers.
The news would be even more positive for certain markets, such as the United States. Samsung typically equips its flagship phones with Snapdragon hardware in the US. Therefore, potential customers wouldn’t have to resort to the most expensive model to try the best version of Qualcomm’s chip.
In any case, the overall picture for the global market remains positive. Samsung is also working on its own 2nm chip: the Exynos 2600. The SoC could power most Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ units worldwide. So, either way, all Samsung fans would receive 2nm flagship chips.
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