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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not get a Snapdragon chip — here's what we know

Samsung could ditch Qualcomm for some Galaxy S26 Ultra models, and utilize the Exynos 2600 instead. Something that hasn't happened since 2022.

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The iPhone Air beats the Galaxy S25 Edge — but here’s how Samsung can change that with the Galaxy S26 Edge

The iPhone Air has some clear advantages over the Galaxy S25 Edge. But Samsung can turn the tables on Apple by picking up 5 key lessons for improving the Galaxy S26 Edge.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus may miss out on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — here's why

Samsung can't be consistent with which phones get what, and that means the Galaxy S26 and S26 plus may come with an Exynos 2600 chipset.

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Half of the Samsung Galaxy S26 models may use Exynos rather than Snapdragon chipsets, new leak says

The S26 Pro and S26 Plus may go with Exynos, while the S26 Edge and S26 Ultra get Snapdragon.

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Samsung's next-gen tech might power an alternative Galaxy Z Flip 8 Snapdragon

Recent rumors claimed that Samsung is moving ahead with a next-gen Snapdragon variant with Qualcomm for the Flip 8.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 just tipped for monstrously powerful upgrade

Samsung is apparently trying to make a 2nm version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which could give its 2026 foldables even more power compared to the regular 3nm edition of the chip.

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Apple, watch out: this tiny Snapdragon PC could be the Mac mini rival I've been waiting for - but you can't buy it, and I'm furious about that

Qualcomm's ultra-compact reference systems are something I'd personally buy over many mini PCs on the market today.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4: Does Qualcomm's next-gen chip give the M4 series proper competition?

Qualcomm recently announced its next-gen flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC, and you might be wondering how it compares to the Apple M4 series. Here's what we know so far.

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Qualcomm’s new saucer-shaped fanless Snapdragon computer concept is barely thinner than a little known 10 year old mini PC - but there’s no photo finish for performance

Snapdragon X2 Elite processor powers new saucer sized prototype mini PC.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Won't Get Snapdragon Globally — Exynos 2600 to Power Next Flagship, Report Claims

Samsung's Galaxy S26 could mark a big shift in strategy, with the Exynos 2600 processor returning for certain markets, while Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powers the flagship elsewhere, reports claim.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme early tests beat out AMD, Intel, and Apple as the most powerful mobile chip on the market but price uncertainty still remains a sticking point

It will likely be more expensive than the previous generation.

PC Gamer

Should you buy the Galaxy S25 FE or go for the 'regular' version?

The Galaxy S25 FE claims to offer all the features you love at a lower price. Does it live up to that promise, or are you better off buying the "regular" Galaxy S25?

Android Central

Qualcomm’s 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme dominates in first benchmarks – 18 cores and 48GB of on-package memory on a 192-bit bus look tough to beat

Testing the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme made me wonder how Intel and AMD are going to respond. Qualcomm’s new flagship chip looks ready to dominate on all fronts.

Tom’s Hardware

I benchmarked the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme — here's how it compares to Apple M4, Intel Core Ultra 9 and more

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU benchmarks are here, and the results impress against its competition.

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Qualcomm Guardian is its rival to Intel's popular vPro platform management system - it can even work without Wi-Fi, but I'm not sure whether it's such a good thing

Snapdragon Guardian is an always-on PC management system that works offline but there are concerns about privacy and user device control.

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Qualcomm's most powerful CPU ever will target AMD's Ryzen AI+ 395 with 128GB onboard LPDDR5X memory - while Intel has only 32GB integrated memory to contend with

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon X2 Elite and Extreme with up to 18 cores, 128GB memory, ray tracing graphics, and 80 TOPS AI.

Android Central

Google and Qualcomm finally realize what AI is for

Qualcomm's latest chip will help enable a new evolution of personalized agentic AI.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Snapdragon X Elite: Here's what's new

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite CPUs have been revealed, but how much of an upgrade are they over their Snapdragon X Elite predecessors? Here are the clear differences between the chips for Windows PCs.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite: 5 key features I can't wait to try

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite CPUs are set to raise the bar for Windows PCs, with faster CPU performance, boosted PC gaming, "multi-day" battery life and more. Here's what to look forward to.

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I've been skeptical about AI on phones — the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip coming to Android could make me a believer

The performance delivered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for Android phones will grab a lot of attention. But don't overlook what this new silicon means for AI on your phone.

Tom’s Hardware

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite reference mini PC looks like a coaster — some designs are cooled by Frore AirJets

Qualcomm has just unveiled its new X2 lineup of mobile SoCs, but they seem to be ready for the desktop as well, with mini PC reference designs. There's a frisbee-like circular design and a square device that can dock into an all-in-one base; both are thin and cooled by Frore's…

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Qualcomm promises major improvements for PC gaming on Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs — with anti-cheat support, Razer peripherals, and more in the pipeline

Qualcomm has promised that major improvements are on the way for gamers on Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs. Windows on Arm is levelling up when it comes to PC game performance and compatibility.

PC Gamer

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2, the first 5 GHz Arm CPU, its 'biggest advance in PC gaming' and the chip that might finally make gaming on Arm an actual thing

We've heard it all before, but this chip could be awesome.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm is finally getting serious about PC gaming, and its Snapdragon X2 Elite chips prove it

Qualcomm is getting serious about bringing PC gaming to the latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Windows PCs, leaving discrete GPUs behind to allow for thin-and-lightweight gaming laptops.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 unveiled — here's all the performance and AI upgrades likely coming to Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset will power many of next year's top Android phones, including, potentially, Samsung's next Galaxy S flagships. Here's what you can expect from the chipset.

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