Samsung’s 2nm chip development is showing promising signs, as the company reportedly achieved a yield rate exceeding 40%. This milestone significantly boosts the chances of timely mass production, paving the way for the Exynos 2600—built on the 2nm process—to power the Galaxy S26 Series in 2026.
Earlier this year, Samsung opted to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (branded as Snapdragon 8 Elite) for its entire Galaxy S25 lineup. The Exynos 2500, which was developed using Samsung’s 3nm process, failed to launch due to poor yield rates, prompting Samsung to shift its focus toward 2nm development.
In response to these challenges, Samsung has reportedly moved on from its 3nm process and reallocated resources to accelerate 2nm chip production. According to the company’s roadmap, mass production of its 2nm chips is targeted for Q4 2024. So far, the effort seems to be paying off—achieving a 40% yield rate is considered a solid recovery given the previous setbacks.
However, it’s worth noting that TSMC, Samsung’s main competitor, is currently ahead in terms of 2nm production yields. Reports suggest that TSMC has already reached a 60% yield rate and is also aiming for mass production later this year.
Despite trailing TSMC in yield rate, Samsung could gain a competitive edge if it successfully launches the Exynos 2600 with 2nm architecture in the Galaxy S26 Series. This would potentially give Samsung an early lead over Apple, as TSMC’s 2nm chips are expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in late 2026.
Will Samsung achieve its ambitious goal? Only time will tell, but the current progress certainly looks encouraging.
