While we’re still a good two years away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S27, rumors are already circulating about the device’s potential powerhouse: the Exynos 2700 chipset. According to Korean tech site SEDaily, Samsung has begun development on this next-generation chip, codenamed ‘Ulysses.’ The Exynos 2700 is poised to be a significant leap forward in performance and efficiency, with Samsung targeting a 12% increase in performance compared to its predecessor and a remarkable 25% reduction in power consumption.
The ambition doesn’t stop there. Samsung also aims to shrink the overall size of the chipset by 8%, hinting at potential improvements in device design and battery life. To achieve these ambitious goals, Samsung plans to leverage its second-generation 2nm process, known as SF2P.
This news arrives amidst speculation surrounding Samsung’s struggles with its current 3nm process for the Exynos 2500 chip. Reports suggest that yields for this chip are low, falling between 10% and 20% compared to the industry standard of 60%. This has led some experts to predict that Samsung might opt for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite for the upcoming Galaxy S25. However, Samsung’s pursuit of the 2nm process for the Exynos 2700 raises questions about the company’s commitment to its own chip technology.
Producing a new chipset on a more advanced node while facing production challenges with the previous generation poses significant difficulties. Whether Samsung can overcome these obstacles and deliver a compelling Exynos 2700 remains to be seen.
The future of Samsung’s Galaxy S series hinges on the success of its chip development. The performance and market gap between Samsung’s Exynos chips and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon counterparts continues to widen, making the outcome of this race for technological dominance uncertain. Samsung’s ambition is clear, but only time will tell if it can successfully bridge the gap and deliver a truly game-changing Exynos chipset.