Galaxy S26 Series Gains Satellite Calling with New Exynos 5410 Chip
Exynos 5410 modem revealed ahead of Galaxy S26 launch, offering secure satellite calling, messaging, and higher-quality video in areas without signal.
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Samsung Electronics, during its event, rolled out the new Exynos Modem 5410; this modem is a clear indication of the great connectivity that will come with the new Galaxy S26 series. Though the flagship range is anticipated in February 2026, this specific 5G modem might be included in the Galaxy S26 models equipped with the Exynos 2600 processor.
The Exynos 5410 manages cellular and satellite communications, i.e., an ordinary user can have voice and video calls even in the 'no service' zone. Furthermore, it is compatible with LTE Direct-to-Cell (DTC), NB-IoT NTN, and NR-NTN satellite technologies that are governed by 3GPP Release 17 standards.
One of the benefits of the LTE DTC is that the user can still make necessary and emergency calls even in the remotest of places. In case of high-orbit satellites, the NB-IoT NTN takes care of location sharing and texting. While the NR-NTN feature aims at providing top-notch communication, including video calls, which is far better, compared to the limited satellite features in the Galaxy S25, which mainly allowed emergency messaging.
The modem comes with secure communication and energy-efficient features supported by Root of Trust-based Hybrid PQC and low-power consumption, respectively. Analysts believe that this may boost battery performance and reliability for satellite-based features in the Galaxy S26 series.
Furthermore, besides the mobile hardware, Samsung will also introduce new audio devices among which will the CES 2026 soundbars and wireless speakers and it will just be a continuation of its push in consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup will presumably consist of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Exynos 2600-powered versions might be available in certain countries such as South Korea and Europe, while users in other regions will have the option of devices driven by a Galaxy-branded Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant.
Samsung's Exynos 5410 modem is a strong signal that the company plans to broaden the availability of satellite connectivity for regular smartphones, possibly putting the Galaxy S26 on the same level with the already-existing features of rivals such as Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel phones.
