On March 25, 2026, Samsung introduced the Exynos 1680, a mid-tier mobile system-on-chip (SoC) built using 4nm process technology. This SoC features ARM Cortex A720 performance cores and an Xclipse 550 GPU, along with enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities achieving 19.6 TOPS, primarily targeting affordable Galaxy A-series smartphones.
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The release of the Exynos 1680 marks a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the Exynos 1580, signaling Samsung's progress in mobile processor development following the setbacks of the Exynos 2300 in 2023. In addition, the Exynos 2600 continues to represent Samsung's flagship offerings, especially in the European variants of the Galaxy S26.
Samsung's strategy of vertical integration—combining both affordable and premium chipsets—aims to set the company apart from competitors such as Apple and Xiaomi within the crowded mid-tier smartphone market.