Samsung Galaxy S26 Spotted on Geekbench With Exynos 2600, 12GB RAM Ahead of Launch

The Samsung Galaxy S26 has officially entered leak season, and this time, it’s not a blurry photo or a vague rumour. The upcoming flagship has been spotted on Geekbench, giving us our first concrete look at what Samsung is cooking under the hood.

Listed with the model number SM-S942N, believed to be the South Korean variant, the Samsung Galaxy S26 appears to be running Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 processor paired with 12GB of RAM. For anyone tracking Samsung closely, this listing matters a lot.

Why? Because it signals Samsung’s renewed confidence in Exynos after a mixed reputation over the past few years.

Samsung Galaxy S26 performance details 

According to the Geekbench database, the Samsung Galaxy S26 managed a single-core score of 3,315 and a multi-core score of 11,310. These numbers place it comfortably in current flagship territory, though still a notch below what Snapdragon’s very best chips usually deliver on paper.

The Exynos 2600 features a 10-core CPU setup, with its prime core clocked at 3.80GHz. On paper, that’s ambitious. In real-world use, this will translate to smoother multitasking, faster app launches, and better AI-driven features, provided Samsung keeps thermal management in check.

The phone is also listed running Android 16, likely topped with One UI 8.5 at launch.

Samsung Galaxy S26 chipset strategy 

Samsung sticking with Exynos for South Korea and Europe, while offering Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in markets like the US, China, and Japan, feels familiar and controversial.

I’ll say this plainly: Samsung needs Exynos to succeed this year. Splitting chipsets again risks reopening the long-standing debate about regional performance inequality. That said, if Exynos 2600 delivers consistent efficiency and thermal stability, this could finally be the redemption arc Samsung fans have been waiting for.

The Geekbench scores suggest promise. Execution will decide everything.

Samsung Galaxy S26 expected display and design upgrades

Leaks so far point to the Samsung Galaxy S26 sporting a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with:

• Up to 120Hz dynamic refresh rate
• Peak brightness reportedly touching 2,600 nits
• Slim profile, around 6.9mm thickness

If accurate, Samsung continues to dominate where it already leads, display quality. Compact flagship lovers should especially pay attention here, as phones of this size are becoming rare.

Samsung Galaxy S26 camera and battery expectations

Camera hardware on the Samsung Galaxy S26 is expected to stay familiar but refined:

• 50MP primary sensor with OIS
• 12MP ultra-wide camera
• 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom
• 12MP front-facing camera

No flashy megapixel jumps here, and honestly, that’s fine. Samsung’s strength lies in image processing, not spec-sheet theatrics.

Powering the phone could be a 4,300mAh battery, paired with 25W wired charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. The charging speed feels conservative in 2026, and Samsung really should rethink this if it wants to keep pace with Chinese rivals.

Samsung Galaxy S26 launch timeline and India price 

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series (S26 Plus and S26 Ultra) may be released at a Galaxy Unpacked event around February 25, 2026.

In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is set to retail around ₹79,990 and fit perfectly in the premium flagship territory.

That price demands excellence, not excuses.

Samsung Galaxy S26 early verdict

The Geekbench leak paints the Samsung Galaxy S26 as a confident, calculated upgrade rather than a risky redesign. Exynos 2600 is the headline act, and Samsung knows it.

If performance holds up in real-world testing and battery efficiency improves, the Galaxy S26 could silence critics and restore faith in Samsung’s in-house silicon. If not, the Snapdragon variants will once again feel like the “real” flagship.

Either way, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched smartphone launches of early 2026, and rightly so.

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