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Benchmark leaks show Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge, using a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor, achieves high scores despite intentional underclocking. This likely stems from thermal management challenges in its slim design. The choice of Snapdragon over Samsung's Exynos chips reignites debate over Samsung's processor strategy, especially given past Exynos reliability issues. Even underclocked, the S26 Edge's performance outpaces rivals, sparking much discussion in the tech world.

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