Samsung May Equip Entire Galaxy S27 Series with Exynos 2700 Chip

The upcoming Galaxy S27 lineup, including the base, Plus, and Ultra models, is expected to feature Samsung’s Exynos 2700 chipset in all variants, according to a tipster known as Schrodinger's leaks. This move could mark a shift from the current strategy where Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors are used in some regions.

Currently, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with Snapdragon worldwide, while the S26 and S26+ models use the Exynos 2600 processor outside the US and China. The introduction of the Exynos 2700 across the entire S27 series would represent a significant change in Samsung’s chip deployment.

The Exynos 2700 is manufactured using Samsung’s second-generation 2nm process, known as SF2P. The company’s System LSI division has reportedly delivered initial samples of the chip to the mobile division. This new processor features an updated thermal block aimed at resolving the overheating issues that affected previous Exynos chips. Leaked figures suggest the Exynos 2700 could deliver a 12% performance boost and reduce power consumption by 25% compared to the Exynos 2600, although Samsung has not officially released detailed specifications.

According to Schrodinger's leaks, Samsung’s chip division proposed the Exynos 2700 to the mobile division at a price lower than that of the Exynos 2600, contingent on the mobile division purchasing at least 40% more units. This internal negotiation tactic remains unconfirmed by other sources and should be considered a rumor.

Impact on Consumers

Looking back at the Galaxy S26 models provides some context. European versions of the S26 and S26+ equipped with the Exynos 2600 showed battery life about two hours shorter than their US Snapdragon counterparts in real-world tests conducted by Notebookcheck. If the Exynos 2700 can close this performance and efficiency gap while maintaining effective thermal management, Samsung’s decision to use it globally could be justified. Otherwise, the company risks disappointing customers who pay premium prices for slower devices.

Historically, US consumers have received Snapdragon chips in all Samsung flagship phones. Whether this changes for the Galaxy S27 depends on Samsung’s ability to achieve strong yields from its 2nm manufacturing process to meet global demand. Mass production of the Exynos 2700 is anticipated in the second half of 2026, aligning with a potential Galaxy S27 launch in early 2027.

Samsung has confirmed that development of the Exynos 2700 is progressing as planned for premium devices but has not explicitly committed to deploying the chip across the entire Galaxy S27 lineup worldwide. The report from Schrodinger's leaks remains unverified.