Samsung has initiated mass production of its next-generation Exynos 2700 chipset, built on a 2nm process, according to recent reports. The chip is intended to be the core of the upcoming Galaxy S27 smartphone lineup, scheduled for release in February 2027.
Galaxy S27 Lineup Details
The Galaxy S27 series will comprise four models: the Galaxy S27 5G, Galaxy S27+ 5G, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra 5G. Samsung plans to equip the standard Galaxy S27 5G and Galaxy S27+ 5G with the Exynos 2700.
Performance Claims
Early benchmark data suggests the Exynos 2700 is a significant step forward in performance. Leaked Geekbench 6 results reportedly show a multi-core score of 14,000, representing a 9.5% improvement over the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6’s score of 12,856. However, these figures are unverified and may not reflect real-world usage.
Ultra Model Decision Pending
The future of the Galaxy S27 Ultra is less certain. Samsung’s System LSI division, responsible for developing the Exynos 2700, is currently in discussions with the MX division – the team overseeing smartphone design and sales – to determine whether the chip will power the Ultra model. The decision hinges on thorough thermal testing and evaluation of the chip’s efficiency, GPU performance, and NPU capabilities. If the Exynos 2700 doesn’t make the cut for the Ultra, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will be used instead.
Regional Availability
Samsung intends to use the Exynos 2700 in Galaxy S27 models sold in most regions, with the exception of the United States and the United Kingdom. These markets will continue to receive devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors.
The Exynos 2700 is expected to officially launch in December 2026, preceding the February 2027 release of the Galaxy S27 series. Samsung is reportedly aiming to compete with not only Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 but also Apple’s A20 and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro chipsets.
