Exynos 2600 outperforms snapdragon in basemark graphics test, galaxy s26 boosted?

Exynos 2600 makes the rounds on basemark benchmark database

A leaked benchmark result has surfaced, claiming the Exynos 2600 chipset powering the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 outperforms Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in a Basemark graphics test. The Exynos 2600, a 2nm chip, scored 8,262 points, a 10% lead over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5's 7,566 points.

• Galaxy S26 (Exynos 2600) - 8,262 points
• Nubia Redmagic 11 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) - 7,566 points
• Test Board with Exynos 2600 - 8,346 points (not representative of real-world performance)

Exynos 2600's graphics powerhouse potential

This isn't the first time the Exynos 2600 has showcased impressive graphics performance. A Geekbench leak from half a year ago hinted at Samsung developing a powerful chip capable of trading blows with high-end competitors.

Chipset differences in galaxy s26 series

While the Exynos 2600 will power the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus in Europe and other regions, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will be exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra worldwide. This makes the Exynos 2600 less critical.

Galaxy s26 series launch and expectations

With the Galaxy S26 series set to launch on February 25, 2026, the performance of these devices, including the Exynos 2600, takes on greater significance. Samsung will be clashing with Apple, Google, and other rivals in the high-end market.