A fresh listing has revealed the Exynos S6568, a new Samsung connectivity chip that bundles Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 6.1 support. The S6568 is described as a companion chip meant to work alongside Exynos processors, delivering a complete wireless solution. What’s interesting is the timing. With the Galaxy S26 series expected next year, speculation is that this chip could debut inside Samsung’s next flagship.
What We Know So Far
The document lists the Exynos S6568 as a companion chip designed to work with Samsung’s Exynos application processors. According to the product description, it enables a full Bluetooth + Wi-Fi solution, with support extending up to Bluetooth 6.1 – a next-gen wireless standard that promises faster speeds, extended range, and improved power efficiency.
- Efficiency gains: By offloading connectivity tasks to a specialized chip, Samsung can optimize performance, reduce battery drain, and free up processing power for AI and gaming.
- Future-ready design: The S6568 aligns with industry trends where connectivity co-chips play a critical role in enabling seamless streaming, low-latency gaming, and cross-device ecosystems.
Explaining Bluetooth 6.1
In May this year, The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released the new Core Specification 6.1, which focuses on tightening security and improving power efficiency.
- Enhanced Privacy: The main feature of Bluetooth 6.1 is the introduction of Randomized Resolvable Private Address (RPA) Updates. This means the device’s identifying address changes at unpredictable intervals (between 8 and 15 minutes), making it significantly harder for third-party trackers to follow a device’s movements in public spaces.
- Better Battery Life: The standard offloads the task of managing these address changes from the device’s main CPU to the dedicated Bluetooth controller chip (the S6568). This shift reduces computational overhead, promising improved power efficiency and longer battery life, especially on smaller connected accessories like smartwatches and earbuds.
The S26 lineup to feature Bluetooth 6.1?
If true, the S26 lineup could be among the first smartphones to feature Bluetooth 6.1, bringing faster speeds, wider range, and better power efficiency. Pair that with Samsung’s ongoing push for AI and gaming optimizations, and this co-chip could free up the main processor for heavier workloads.
As always, there’s no official confirmation yet, but leaks like this usually give us a good peek into what Samsung is cooking for its upcoming devices.
