Galaxy S26 FE rumors start zeroing in on Samsung’s choice of chipset

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• A source claims Samsung will use an Exynos chip for the upcoming Galaxy S26 FE.
• Samsung used Exynos chips exclusively for the S25 FE and S24 FE.
• The phone could run the Exynos 2500, the same processor found in the Z Flip 7.

Samsung’s chipset dilemma

The smartphone market has become more predictable, but Samsung’s choice between its own Exynos processors and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips remains a key unknown. A new leak provides insight into what might happen with the Galaxy S26 FE.

The source

Leaker Erencan Yılmaz recently posted on X about the chips expected to power Samsung’s upcoming devices, including the Galaxy S26 FE. He suggests the FE model will be equipped with an Exynos processor.

Recent FE chipset history

• Galaxy S25 FE – powered by the Exynos 2400.
• Galaxy S24 FE – powered by the Exynos 2400e.

The last FE phone to feature a Snapdragon chip was the US edition of the Galaxy S23 FE.

Yılmaz does not explicitly state that the S26 FE will be exclusively Exynos, but no Snapdragon option is mentioned, making an Exynos‑only configuration plausible.

Likely Exynos candidate

The most probable processor is the Exynos 2500, already used in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The newer Exynos 2600 is expected to power the international versions of the flagship Galaxy S26 and is likely too early for the FE model.

Launch timeline

The Galaxy S26 FE is still several months away, with Samsung traditionally targeting a late‑summer release for its FE lineup. This window leaves ample time for additional details to emerge about the budget‑focused phone’s hardware.