Samsung’s first 2nm gate-all-around chipset is moving from plan to reality. After targeting late September for full-scale production of the Exynos 2600, the company is now pushing ahead with its SF2 (2nm GAA) schedule. The Galaxy S26 lineup, expected to debut early next year, is set to feature two flagship chipsets depending on region.
Mass production has begun, and the next milestone is the fab-out phase, slated for late October or early November. Fab-out marks the point when completed wafers leave the manufacturing line. Yield rates have improved meaningfully since the trial run: estimates have risen from about 30 percent to roughly 50 percent. While that’s still below the ideal range for broad foundry customers, it is a significant step forward and sufficient for Samsung to prioritize the Exynos 2600 in its own Galaxy S26 models as yields continue to climb.
The SF2 process promises solid generational gains over Samsung’s SF3 (3nm GAA) node, with about 12 percent higher performance and up to 25 percent better power efficiency. According to industry chatter, Galaxy S26 units powered by the Exynos 2600 are expected in Samsung’s home market and across Europe, while models sold in the U.S. and China are likely to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Samsung is doubling down on its 2nm roadmap. The company completed the basic design for its second-generation 2nm architecture in June, and a third-generation 2nm GAA process, dubbed SF2P+, is reportedly planned within two years to meet anticipated demand.
If the current schedule holds, the Exynos 2600 could be announced before year’s end, positioning it as a direct rival to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, and Apple’s A19 Pro. With yields trending upward and fab-out imminent, the stage is set for a competitive next wave of flagship smartphones led by the Galaxy S26.
