Appears on Geekbench! Galaxy S26 Uses Exynos 2600 2nm, Performance Breaks Two Digit?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is equipped with 12GB RAM and runs Android 16 (photo: x @techdroider ·)

JAKARTA - The Samsung Galaxy S26 has finally appeared in the Geekbench database, giving a strong signal that the next flagship generation has entered the stage of serious testing. Interestingly, the first model detected was the South Korean version with the model number SM-S942N, and what made the eyebrows raised: this device is powered by the Exynos 2600.

Based on the circulating Geekbench listing, the chipset used is not explicitly written. However, the part number S59965 points directly to the Exynos 2600, Samsung's latest generation processor which is rumored to be the world's first 2nm chip for smartphones. If this claim is accurate, Samsung has the potential to be one step ahead in the chip manufacturing race, at least on paper.

Geekbench also revealed that the Galaxy S26 is equipped with 12GB RAM and runs Android 16, which will almost certainly be wrapped in the One UI 8.5 interface. This confirms that the tests were carried out on a device that is quite mature, not just a raw prototype.

In terms of performance, the Exynos 2600 looks quite aggressive. This chip is said to have a 10-core CPU architecture, with a prime core speed of up to 3.8GHz, combined with an Xclipse 960 GPU. Benchmark results show single-core scores in the range of 3,000 to 3,300, while multi-core is in the range of 10,450 to 11,370.

This figure places the Galaxy S26 at the level of a true flagship performance, while reopening the classic debate: can Exynos finally really challenge Snapdragon without the hassle of compromises?

Outside the kitchen, other specification leaks are also starting to form a picture. The Galaxy S26 is rumored to carry a 6.32-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness level of 2,600 nits.

In the camera sector, Samsung is said to still play it safe but solid, with a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The front camera is estimated at 12MP, which is standard for the current flagship class.

For power, the Galaxy S26 is rumored to carry a 4,300mAh battery with 25W charging support. This figure does not sound revolutionary, but Samsung seems to still rely on the efficiency of the 2nm chipset as the main trump card in terms of battery life.

The Galaxy S26 will come in several variants, ranging from the S26, S26+, to the S26 Ultra. Leaks say the regular and Plus models may come in Exynos or Snapdragon versions depending on the market. Meanwhile, the Ultra variant has a high chance of using the Snapdragon chipset in all regions, a long-standing strategy for Samsung to maintain the image of its highest-end models.

The appearance of the Galaxy S26 on Geekbench is not just a formality. It is an early indication that Samsung is serious about bringing Exynos back to the main stage, not as a second-class option, but as a symbol of a technological leap.