Samsung Drives 2nm Exynos 2600 Yield to 50%

According to reports, Samsung is ramping up efforts to enhance the performance and manufacturing yield of its upcoming Exynos 2600 processor, built on the advanced 2nm process node. According to recent reports, both the LSI division and the wafer foundry unit are collaborating to improve chip efficiency and minimize unnecessary cost escalations.

Earlier this year, Samsung's 2nm process yield stood at a modest 30%. However, as of last month, the company has made notable progress, targeting a 50% yield rate. For the Exynos 2600 to be economically viable in mass production, industry insiders indicate that yields must exceed 70%.

The Exynos 2600 is expected to power the next-generation Galaxy S26, which is scheduled for an official launch in February 2026. While trial production of the chip was initially slated for May 2025, it reportedly faced some technical hurdles. Nonetheless, recent updates from South Korean media suggest that following successful prototype production, the chip is now preparing to enter the risk production phase—a key milestone before full-scale manufacturing.

Samsung emphasized in its Q1 2025 financial report that improving the yield of its 2nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) process remains a top priority. The company aims to begin full-scale production in the second half of 2025, positioning itself to attract major customers for next-generation process technologies.

There are also unconfirmed rumors that Samsung has secured a partnership with Qualcomm to manufacture the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip for future Galaxy flagship devices. However, no official statements have been released regarding this potential collaboration.