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Nickolas Diaz

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Rumors spur concerns over galaxy s26 efficiency due to a modem change - What They Never Told You

Customizing the lock screen in One UI 7 on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

What you need to know

  • Reports state that the Exynos 2600 does not feature an integrated modem, which could cause "efficiency concerns" for the Galaxy S26.
  • It's been speculated that a separated modem could generate more heat and demand more power from the S26 series, producing efficiency issues.
  • Nothing is confirmed; however, Samsung's Exynos 2600 debuted earlier this month with an HPB design to solve heating issues, 39% better CPU, and double the GPU capabilities.
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