Samsung’s next flagship smartphone lineup, Galaxy S26 series, Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, mixing your in-house Exynos 2600, is ready to adopt a dual-chip strategy.

According to a report by Business Post Korea (via @jukanlossreve), the Qualcomm is preparing two versions of its Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor for the premium smartphone. A version is being produced by TSMC using its latest 3Nm node, while the other will be allegedly manufactured by Samsung on its 2Nm process. The standard model, the codenne name Kanapali, has already completed the test and slate for large -scale production before the disclosure of September 2025. This chip is likely to power most of the major Android phones, except for Samsung’s own Galaxy S26 devices.

Meanwhile, the Samsung-made version, known as the internal Kanapali S, is still undergoing tests. Large -scale production is expected to begin in early 2026. If the deadline occurs, this version can be reserved for Samsung’s own devices or select markets.

It is particularly important that Samsung Foundry has progress with its 2Nm technology. Reports suggest that the company’s 2Nm production yield has recently exceeded 40 percent, with efforts to push the figure close to 60 percent by the end of the year. This comes when Samsung prevents the growth of its more ambitious 1.4Nm process to focus on resources on refining 2Nm production.

The Galaxy S26 family, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2026, is rumored to include four models: Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Edge and S26 Ultra. All can be operated by the Samsung system LSI Division, or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, all can be operated by the Axinos 2600, both are fabricated on Samsung’s advanced 2Nm process.

The report also states that Samsung’s semiconductor does not stop on the push smartphone. The company allegedly planned to start production of 2Nm AI chips in its Taylor, Texas Facility in the late 2026, which is after the ramp-up of Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 production ramp-up. In addition, Qualcomm is asked to test another 2Nm chip, codenmade trailblazer on Samsung’s process. Instead of targeting the smartphone, this chip is considered to be intestral for supercomotative or automotive applications.

As it seems to establish a strong leg in the Samsung Foundry Business, its success with 2Nm manufacturing can prove to be important – not only for its own devices, but also in competition with TSMC for major chip contracts in the coming years.