Samsung has officially announced that work on the Exynos 2700 processor is under way, providing the first direct confirmation that the company’s next high‑end chip is in the pipeline.
The firm typically equips its Galaxy S flagships with two separate silicon options – some regions receive Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon, while others get Samsung’s own Exynos. Recent years have seen a few deviations: the Galaxy S23 line in 2023 and the Galaxy S25 line in 2025 were launched solely with Snapdragon chips, sparking speculation that the Galaxy S27 might follow suit.
That scenario now appears less likely. In a recent management briefing reported by Hankyung, Samsung System LSI President Park Yong‑In confirmed that the Exynos 2700 is currently being developed. He said the project is progressing smoothly and that the chip is being prepared for use in “top‑tier smartphones.” While Samsung did not name any specific models, the consensus is that the Galaxy S27 series will be the first to feature the new processor.
Leaks point to major efficiency gains
Rumors about the Exynos 2700 have been circulating since 2024. An early leak suggested a 12% performance uplift over the previous generation, while also targeting a 25% reduction in power draw and an 8% shrink in die size.
Additional reports indicate the chip will be fabricated on Samsung Foundry’s second‑generation 2 nm process, known as SF2P, and that Samsung is developing new thermal‑management technologies to keep efficiency high under load.
Early benchmark data offers clues
In April, a Geekbench list believed to belong to an Exynos 2700 engineering sample surfaced online. The scores were roughly comparable to the current Exynos 2600, but the sample achieved them at clock speeds below 3 GHz. This suggests Samsung may be emphasizing efficiency rather than chasing raw benchmark numbers.
There are also indications that Samsung could introduce a new Heat Path Block (HPB) design for the Exynos 2700, improving cooling. Qualcomm’s forthcoming flagship, likely the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, is expected to retain higher peak performance, but Samsung may prioritize longer battery life and steadier performance over extended usage periods.