Samsung Expands AI Options Beyond Google's Gemini for Galaxy S26 Line

Samsung is in talks with OpenAI and Perplexity AI to integrate more AI services in upcoming Galaxy devices, aiming to give customers more options beyond Google's Gemini. The company plans to expand its AI features in the Galaxy S26 smartphone line next year and is evaluating new application processors, including Qualcomm and its in-house Exynos 2600. Samsung's president and COO of mobile division, Choi Won-Joon, said the company is open to any AI agent that can provide the best user experience.

Samsung Electronics is actively exploring partnerships with OpenAI and Perplexity AI to enhance the AI capabilities of its upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphone line. The company aims to offer a broader range of AI services beyond Google's Gemini model, as reported by various sources [1][2][3][4].

Choi Won-Joon, president and chief operating officer of Samsung's mobile division, stated that the company is in talks with multiple vendors to integrate diverse AI services into its devices. Samsung's current strategy is to provide consumers with the best user experiences by leveraging the most competitive AI agents available [2][3].

The Galaxy S26 series, set to launch next year, is expected to feature a more extensive range of AI services, mirroring Apple's approach to enhancing its AI capabilities through external collaborations [2][3]. Samsung is also evaluating new application processors, including Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and its in-house Exynos 2600, to improve performance and power efficiency [1][2][3].

Samsung's recent success with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which has seen a surge in demand, indicates a growing acceptance of foldable phones. The device's thinner design and larger screen dimensions have garnered significant interest from consumers. The Galaxy Z Fold 7's pre-orders have surpassed the record set by its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, with over 1 million units pre-ordered since its launch [1].

The company's plans to introduce a folding iPhone next year suggest a strategic response to potential competition from Apple in the foldable phone segment. Choi Won-Joon welcomed Apple's entry into the foldable phone market, noting that it would benefit the industry as a whole [2][3].

References:
[1] https://www.sammyfans.com/2025/07/24/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-demand-is-a-sign-of-progressive-foldable-market/
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/samsung-in-talks-to-expand-galaxy-ai-features-beyond-google-s-gemini-125072500197_1.html
[3] https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2025/07/25/samsung-broadens-ai-options-for-galaxy-smartphones/
[4] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-25/samsung-pushes-for-diverse-ai-agents-in-galaxy-mobile-devices