Samsung has started mass producing its Exynos 2700 chipset while leaving the processor choice for the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra entirely unconfirmed. Industry tipsters and supply chain tracking indicate that regional chip splits will define the release, with some models receiving Qualcomm hardware while others run on Samsung’s in-house silicon.
Samsung Increases Production for Galaxy S27 Lineup
Samsung has set its production target for the Exynos 2700 more than 10 percent higher than the previous Exynos 2600 target, according to Korean publication The Elec. This volume increase accounts for the addition of the Galaxy S27 Pro to the main lineup alongside the base Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ models. Reports indicate that these three models will run on the Exynos 2700 in Europe and South Korea. Meanwhile, the same devices will switch to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip when shipped to the United States and China.
Unresolved Hardware Decisions for the Ultra Model
The processor for the top-tier Galaxy S27 Ultra remains undecided across global markets. Tipster Ice Universe claims there are no signs of Samsung equipping the European version of the S27 Ultra with the Exynos 2700, pointing instead toward a Qualcomm Snapdragon option for that region. However, Samsung is actively testing an Exynos-powered S27 Ultra prototype. This internal indecision may explain why Qualcomm omitted Samsung from its announcements during the Snapdragon Summit.
SF2P Node Improves Exynos 2700 Performance
Samsung System LSI designed the Exynos 2700 using the company’s SF2P process, which is a second-generation 2-nanometer Gate-All-Around node. Compared to the first-generation SF2 node used for the Exynos 2600, the SF2P node delivers a 12 percent performance improvement, a 25 percent reduction in power usage, and an 8 percent decrease in chip area. Internal multi-core Geekbench testing showed the Exynos 2700 outperforming the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 by 9.5 percent, though the Qualcomm processor retains an advantage in single-core tests.
So far, there are still no signs that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will use the Exynos 2700 in Europe. South Korea remains uncertain.
Financial Incentives Behind In-House Silicon
Procuring Qualcomm chips represents one of Samsung’s largest component expenses, with mobile chip expenditures ranging between $8 billion and $11 billion annually. Qualcomm charges separate licensing royalties for internal technology alongside the baseline component cost. Shifting production to the Exynos division keeps those funds internal within Samsung, mirroring how the company handles RAM and NAND storage procurement rather than paying a direct competitor.
Which Markets Get the Exynos 2700?
Which markets will receive the Exynos 2700 for the standard Galaxy S27 models?
The vanilla Galaxy S27, S27+, and S27 Pro will use the Exynos 2700 in South Korea and Europe, while units destined for the United States and China will use Snapdragon processors.
What manufacturing node is used to build the Exynos 2700?
Samsung manufactures the chipset on its SF2P second-generation 2-nanometer Gate-All-Around node, which offers a 25 percent reduction in power usage compared to the previous generation.
Why did Qualcomm omit Samsung from its recent Snapdragon Summit announcements?
Reports indicate the omission likely stems from Samsung’s ongoing internal testing of multiple Exynos and Snapdragon prototypes for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
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