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Samsung appears to have started mass production of its first 2nm GAA chipset, the Exynos 2600, in late September. However, in all the time that its development has been discussed, there has been no mention of which 5G modem will be integrated with the SoC. Now, a new rumor suggests that this component could be a completely separate piece, a decision that, although not new, could have significant drawbacks, especially when it comes to the energy efficiency of the device.

The main disadvantage of having a separate 5G modem on the motherboard of a smartphone is the unnecessary battery drain. This could negate the efficiency advantage expected from Samsung’s 2nm GAA technology, which promises up to 12% higher performance and up to 25% lower power consumption compared to the 3nm GAA node. The Exynos 2600 would thus lose part of its appeal compared to the competition.

A step back from its competitors

The information, which has appeared on a Korean forum, suggests the lack of an integrated 5G modem in the Exynos 2600. Both Qualcomm and MediaTek have confirmed that their next flagship chips, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the Dimensity 9500 respectively, will include the modems as part of the chipset package itself. This integration is key to optimize energy consumption and the space inside the terminal, which is already quite limited.

Keep in mind that an external 5G modem not only requires more power to operate, but also takes up valuable space on the logic board. Apple, for example, has used separate Qualcomm modems in its devices. In fact, it continues to do so, but it has already started using its own in models like the iPhone 16e or the iPhone 17.

For now, it is important to note that this information is not confirmed. If Samsung intends for its Exynos 2600 to compete head-to-head with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the Dimensity 9500 and Apple’s A19 Pro next year, the integration of the 5G modem on the same chip is presented as an almost mandatory decision so as not to be left out in front of the competition. And even more so if we talk about metrics as important as efficiency or better autonomy.