Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its next Galaxy S series, Galaxy S26, on 25 February 2026 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The Galaxy S26 is expected to use a new processor – Exynos 2600, mainly in South Korea and European markets. Now, new information reveals more about Exynos 2600.

The Exynos 2600 has appeared on the Basemark Ray Tracing leaderboard, which is a test that measures how well a chip handles advanced graphics. These graphics include realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections that are often used in modern games. The Exynos 2600 ranked number one in this test, which is a very strong result.

Based on the score, the Exynos 2600 is said to be 10 to 15% faster in ray tracing performance than Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Ray tracing helps games and visuals look more real, so better performance means smoother gameplay and better-looking graphics on phones.

Source – Samsung

A major reason for this performance is Samsung’s new GPU, the Xclipse 960. Early results suggest that this graphics chip is very powerful, especially for gaming and heavy visual tasks.

If these early tests reflect real-world performance, the Exynos 2600 could be a big improvement for Samsung. In the past, Exynos chips often lagged behind Snapdragon chips, but this new processor may change that. While things like battery life, heating, and everyday use still matter, the early signs for the Galaxy S26 look very promising. Stay tuned for more information.

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