Samsung is continuing its efforts to strengthen its in-house chipset business, and future Galaxy flagships may play a key role in that strategy. According to reports from South Korean media, Samsung could expand the use of its upcoming Exynos 2700 processor across the Galaxy S27 series, potentially including the Galaxy S27 Ultra in select markets.
Exynos 2700 production timeline and technology
Samsung is reportedly targeting second-half production for the Exynos 2700. The chipset is expected to be manufactured by Samsung Foundry using its second-generation 2nm (SF2P) process, featuring Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor architecture. This advanced manufacturing node is anticipated to deliver notable improvements in both performance and power efficiency compared to previous Exynos chips.
Analysts believe that these improvements could allow Exynos 2700 to better compete with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, which have dominated Samsung’s Ultra models in recent years.
Higher Exynos share expected in Galaxy S27 lineup
Industry estimates suggest that Exynos 2700 could power nearly 50% of all Galaxy S27 units, which would be a significant increase compared to the current Galaxy S26 series. For reference, Exynos 2600 is believed to be used in only around 25% of Galaxy S26 devices, as the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to ship globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.
If Exynos adoption reaches close to 50% in the Galaxy S27 lineup, it may be difficult for Samsung to achieve that figure without including the Ultra model in some regions. The Ultra variant typically accounts for more than half of Samsung’s flagship sales, making it a key factor in overall chipset distribution.
Could Galaxy S27 Ultra use Exynos 2700?
While Snapdragon chips are traditionally exclusive in markets like the US, Canada, and China, reports suggest that regions such as South Korea could see the Galaxy S27 Ultra powered by Exynos 2700. This would mark a notable shift, as Samsung has relied heavily on Snapdragon silicon for its Ultra devices in recent generations.
The push aligns with Samsung’s broader goal of making its mobile processor division profitable, following what is described as a strong recovery with Exynos 2600 after the underwhelming Exynos 2500.
Still early, nothing confirmed
It’s important to note that the Exynos 2700 is still in early development, and production yields, performance targets, and regional strategies could change. Final decisions regarding chipset distribution for the Galaxy S27 series are unlikely to be confirmed until much closer to the expected launch window in early 2027.
For now, the reports point to one clear trend: Samsung appears increasingly confident in its flagship Exynos chips, and the return of Exynos to an Ultra-level Galaxy smartphone may only be a matter of time.
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