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  • Samsung unveil Exynos 2600 performance boost and efficiency improvements on 2nm tech

    Samsung unveil Exynos 2600 performance boost and efficiency improvements on 2nm tech

    Samsung has begun discussing its first 2nm chips in public, and the figures are unexpectedly modest, which is causing some people to take notice. The business plans to begin shipping the new silicon in 2026, beginning with the Galaxy S26 series in Europe. Although the upgrades don’t seem like a “revolution” on paper, they are already helping Samsung earn large contracts and higher expectations.

    Samsung’s worldwide flagship strategy has been weak for years due to its Exynos chips. Customers in Europe have frequently received slower, less effective devices than their Snapdragon-equipped counterparts in the US, and it appears that the S26 and S26+ will follow suit. While the S26 Ultra is expected to continue using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally, those two variants are anticipated to employ the Exynos 2600.

    Exynos 2600 performance boost

    Samsung appears confident, though. According to the company’s most recent financial report, the new 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process is expected to improve performance by around 5%, increase efficiency by 8%, and reduce chip size by about 5% when compared to its second-generation 3nm process. Those figures are not that large on their own. However, they are already paying off. Based on early 2nm capabilities, Samsung reportedly acquired about 25% of Galaxy S26 orders and a huge $16.5 billion contract with Tesla for its AI6 CPUs.

    Exynos 2600

    Another aspect of the jigsaw is yield. According to Samsung, the Exynos 2600 is currently achieving a yield rate of over 60%, which is supposedly sufficient to begin significant production. In comparison to employing Snapdragon chips, the company might save $20–$30 per unit if that remains true, which could result in a significant reduction in the bill of materials (BoM) for the European S26 models.

    However, not everyone believes that this is Samsung’s desired return. Exynos has a lengthy history of appearing promising on spec sheets but faltering once the phones are in the hands of consumers. Additionally, there is still a fundamental design gap: Samsung continues to use ARM’s standard Lumex core designs, which typically lag behind in real-world optimization, while Qualcomm and Apple develop highly customized CPU architectures.

    The question is rather straightforward as the Galaxy S26 debut draws near: is Samsung’s early 2nm jump a real turning point or is it just another case of déjà vu for European consumers? It’s obvious that the corporation believes little steps will build up. It’s another matter entirely if consumers concur.

  • Exynos 2600 Geekbench leaked score is higher than Snapdragon 8 Elite

    Exynos 2600 Geekbench leaked score is higher than Snapdragon 8 Elite

    In certain markets, Samsung could use the Exynos 2600, a new flagship processor for mobile devices, in its upcoming non-foldable flagship smartphone range, the Galaxy S26 series. The performance of the CPU and GPU has previously been revealed by SoC leaks.

    But because the chipset was still being developed, the CPU benchmark that we previously saw wasn’t particularly outstanding. We now have the Exynos 2600 as a new CPU benchmark. This one demonstrates its far better performance, surpassing even the Snapdragon 8 Elite from Qualcomm.

    Samsung’s forthcoming Exynos chip has been seen on Geekbench with a new benchmark listing (via @Jukanlosreve). As you can see in the screenshot below, the chipset received 3,309 points in the single-core CPU test and 11,256 points in the multi-core CPU test.

    Samsung Exynos 2600 Geekbech

    Samsung Exynos 2600 Geeckbench score leak

    In contrast, the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the Galaxy S25 received 2,900 points for its single core and 9,300 points for its multi-core. On the other hand, the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 received about 8,100 points in the multi-core test and 2,500 points in the single-core trial.

    To put it another way, the CPU of the Exynos 2600 is 13% to 17% quicker than the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 32% to 38% faster than the Exynos 2500.

  • Exynos 2600 will be the market’s first 2nm chipset according to Samsung

    Exynos 2600 will be the market’s first 2nm chipset according to Samsung

    Today, Samsung released its quarterly financial report, which showed that its semiconductor division suffered greatly, resulting in a more than 50% decline in total operating income. The company’s upcoming Exynos 2600 chip, which will be manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process, is a bright spot despite the poor financial results. When it launches alongside the Galaxy S26 series, it will be the first 2nm chipset on the market.

    Exynos 2600

    Exynos 2600 will be the first flagship chipset fabricated on the latest 2nm GAA process [via Samsung Foundry]… 2600 offers a significant improvement in NPU performance versus the prior version with enhanced support for on-device AI functionality.

    Also, Samsung announced that the 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process will be used to fabricate its next Exynos 2600 chipset.

    A leaked Geekbench listing claims that the Exynos 2600 will have a ten-core CPU, similar to the Exynos 2500, but with a different core configuration.

    Exynos 2600 will have a 1+3+6 design, according to the listing, with a single prime core clocked at 3.55 GHz, three performance cores operating at 2.96 GHz, and six efficiency units operating at 2.46 GHz. The Xclipse 960 GPU, which will accompany the CPU, is anticipated to provide up to 15% more performance than the Adreno 830 found in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite.

    The Galaxy S26 Pro and S26 Edge are anticipated to sport the Exynos 2600, while the S26 Ultra is likely to continue with Qualcomm’s top Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

  • Samsung started manufacturing 2nm Exynos 2600 CPUs

    Samsung started manufacturing 2nm Exynos 2600 CPUs

    The in-house Exynos 2600 chipset is expected to be manufactured by Samsung, which is apparently nearing mass production readiness, according to a recent Korean article.

    In terms of competition, Samsung Foundry has not yet reached the desired milestone, whereas TSMC has already exceeded 60% yield on their 2nm class N2 node. However, a recent report indicates that the nascent chip manufacturer is rather close, with yields currently falling between 4 and 50 percent. It is far higher than the predicted 30% figure that was released in February.

    exynos 2600

    Samsung may be forced to forgo the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series in some areas next year due to the Exynos 2600 chipset’s promising results from the efficient 2nm technology.

    The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy will be developed using the same 2nm technology, the report also reveals. It is expected to appear in the second half of 2026, maybe alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

    According to a post published by a tipster on X, the Korean tech giant apparently had to sacrifice performance in order to obtain functional chips, meaning that SF2 will once again lag behind TSMC’s N2 node in terms of raw performance. There might be a significant performance difference between the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and the tipster’s claim if it turns out to be accurate.

  • Galaxy Watch 6 #leak – new Exynos chip and improved performance

    Galaxy Watch 6 #leak – new Exynos chip and improved performance

    What’s new on Watch 6

    • Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic could see a 10% increase in performance.
    • This may be due to a new Exynos chip deemed the W980.
    • Information regarding its CPU/GPU setup is unknown, however, the previous Exynos W920 featured a two Cortex A55 core CPU and an Arm Mali-G68 GPU.

    Rumors concerning Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch suggest that the device may receive a much-needed performance bump.

    SamMobile has learned that the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic from Samsung could include a new Exynos CPU. Exynos W980, a new processor, could give the Watch 6 series a 10% performance boost over Exynos W920.

    The Galaxy Watch 5 (and 4)’s chip, which may soon become obsolete, had two Cortex A55 cores and an Arm Mali-G68 GPU. The Galaxy Watch 4’s performance was improved by 20% thanks to the CPU, while its visual potential was multiplied by about ten by the GPU. Although the rumor doesn’t specify what users may anticipate from the CPU/GPU combination of the W980, the work done by the predecessor may assist give us a hint as to what to watch out for.

    Galaxy Watch 6 #leak

    Also, according to speculations, the new Exynos processor for the watches may be manufactured using a novel 5nm technique, which could affect increased battery life. As a point of comparison, the W920 is also a 5nm processor, but Samsung is said to have improved its manufacturing procedure, which might help the new watch and other incoming Exynos-based gadgets.

    Speaking of the battery, there was a speculation that the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic may have somewhat bigger batteries. A 300mAh or 425mAh battery may be found in the wearable’s 40mm and 44mm versions, respectively. In light of the 40mm Galaxy Watch 5’s 284mAh battery, the rumored battery capacity increase on the smaller model sounds rather excellent (assuming it turns out to be accurate).

    A couple of weeks ago, leaks surfaced regarding the Watch 6 model’s possible display size increase. Consumers may find a 1.31-inch screen on the 40mm variant, while the 44mm could deliver a 1.47-inch dial. Considering the potential display increases, any improvements to battery life would be welcome, whether from the chipset, battery, or both.

    The Korean OEM’s upcoming introduction of a smartwatch still has some unknowns and unanswered questions, but that’s good. The new Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic could be introduced by the firm in August along with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5.

  • Snapdragon on future Samsung’s S series

    Snapdragon on future Samsung’s S series

    Which of the various Samsung flagship phones you receive depends on where you reside. While Exynos chips produced in-house are available in some markets, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon CPUs are available in others. And this has been the case for years, with a few extremely rare exceptions like the Galaxy S6 in 2015, which was Exynos-only. Despite having on paper comparable or even superior specifications than their Snapdragon counterparts, Exynos chips are generally thought to be inferior. You’ll be relieved to learn what Samsung might accomplish in the coming year if you reside in Europe and have been envious of those in North America and China who have Snapdragon phones.

    Famous supply chain expert Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the Samsung Galaxy S23 may completely exclude Exynos CPUs in favor of Snapdragon processors in all markets next year (via 9to5Google). Even for users in Europe, Qualcomm would end up being the exclusive source of chips for Galaxy S23 smartphones.

    samsung snapdragon

    Samsung has been experimenting with Snapdragon a lot more recently, most notably by introducing the Galaxy S22 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in India, a country that has historically favored Exynos. If this change is real, everyone in the world will receive a Galaxy S23 with a Snapdragon processor.

    What justifies this? It appears like Samsung is simply coming clean to avoid more embarrassment in 2019. Exynos 2300, which is expected to launch as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, will not be able to compete with the SM8550 chip because Qualcomm built it to conform to TSMC’s design specifications. Although embarrassing would be a strong word, the Exynos 2200 launch was a bit of a disaster, and this year’s Exynos-powered Galaxy S22 phones received a ton of unfavorable press. Samsung appears to be trying to avoid that happening again.

    Does this indicate that Samsung has finished producing chips? Most likely not. A custom, Galaxy-only SoC is allegedly being created by the firm, but that won’t be available until the Galaxy S25 in 2025, according to rumors. While Samsung Semiconductor refocuses its efforts on that unique chip, it’s possible that we’ll see a few generations of Samsung phones that only use the Snapdragon processor over the course of the next couple of years. But as of right now, all of this is just conjecture. We’ll have to hold off and see.

    One thing, however, is certain — many will be thankful if Samsung actually ditches Exynos on the Galaxy S23 entirely next year.

  • Download Google Camera (Gcam) for Exynos devices

    Download Google Camera (Gcam) for Exynos devices

    If you enjoy mobile photography, particularly on Android devices, you should be aware of the GCam app. The Google Camera (GCam) app does not require any introduction because it is one of the best third-party camera apps for a non-Pixel Android device. Whether you have a mid-range or flagship Android device with a better camera, most images will lack crisp details and color accuracy if you don’t have the Google Camera app. We’ve included a link to download Gcam for all Samsung Exynos devices [GCam ZCam APK] below.

    If you don’t know, you might be wondering why Samsung Exynos? Because the majority of Samsung devices (global) use Exynos processors, users are unable to find a compatible or stable Gcam app for those specific models. While Snapdragon-powered devices are more developer-friendly than Exynos variants. As a result, you will receive GCam ported APK files for the majority of Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy devices. However, you can download a ZCam ported APK file of GCam for the Samsung Galaxy Exynos variant from the link provided below.

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    We all know that Samsung Galaxy smartphones have excellent cameras with a variety of modes and features such as Portrait mode, Slow-Motion mode, Panorama mode, improved hybrid zooming capability, and more. While newer Samsung Galaxy devices also include super steady video recording, night mode, sharp daylight images, up to 8K video recording, up to 100x hybrid zoom, and other features. However, when it comes to the Google Camera app, no other stock camera apps stand out from the crowd.

    With the help of powerful software development, the Gcam app delivers a stunning color contrast ratio with a better dynamic range, exposure level, etc. It features a simple camera interface with loads of advanced settings, Google Lens integration, Night Sight mode, Portrait mode with focus slider, Slow-Motion, HDR+, HDR+ Enhanced, Playground (AR Stickers), Lens Blur, PhotoSphere, RAW image option, improved video stabilization, etc.

    The GCam app also provides better edge detection in portrait shots, nice shadow & depth in low lighting conditions, and color levels that are close to reality, all of which contribute to capturing a better image. At the time of writing, ZGCam Exynos had shared ZGCam 692. (latest version). This developer deserves all of the credit. Now, without further ado, let’s get to the download link and installation instructions.

    Download Link

    • Google Camera 8.1 for Samsung Exynos: Download
    • Google Camera 7.4 for Samsung Exynos v1.03359: Download
    • Google Camera 7.4 for Samsung Exynos V1.03344: Download
    • Google Camera Samsung Exynos 3.8.01149: Download
    • Google Camera Samsung Exynos 3.8.01106: Download
    • Google Camera Samsung Exynos 3.8.01024: Download
    • Google Camera Samsung Exynos 3.8.00990: Download
    • Google Camera Samsung Exynos 3.8.00917: Download
    • Google Camera Samsung Exynos 3.8.00838: Download
    • Google Camera Samsung Exynos 3.8.00703: Download
    • Google Camera Samsung Exynos 3.8.00692: Download

    Download Config for ZGCAM

    Google Camera Samsung Exynos Installation

    1. Download the GCam APK file on your device.
    2. Now, enable Unknown Sources options from the device Settings > Security or Privacy.
    3. Tap on the GCam APK file again to install it.
    4. Launch the GCam app and give all the required permissions.
    5. You’re done.

    We hope you’ve found this article useful and you can now use the GCam ported app on any of your Samsung Galaxy Exynos variant devices. Feel free to ask in the comments below for any queries.