The Exynos 2700 chip enters mass production and sparks a rift within Samsung
The Exynos 2700 chip has officially entered mass production to serve as the beating heart of Samsung’s next generation of flagship phones. This move comes amid intensive preparations to increase production capacity, at a time when heated discussions are taking place within the company regarding the selection of the appropriate processor for the highly anticipated Ultra model.
Details on the Manufacturing and Production Volume of the Exynos 2700 Chip
Press reports from Korean media outlets revealed that Samsung has increased the production rate of the Exynos 2700 chip by more than 10% compared to the previous version.
This production expansion is due to plans to add a new fourth model to the upcoming series, the Galaxy S27 Pro, alongside the standard, Plus, and Ultra versions.
The new chip is based on a highly advanced 2-nanometer (SF2P) manufacturing process from Samsung Foundry, ensuring improved energy efficiency and enhanced overall device performance.
Processor Options for the Galaxy S27 Series and Samsung’s Indecision
The South Korean company’s initial plan is to equip the new Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, and S27 Pro models with the Exynos 2700 chip in various global markets, while keeping the option of using Snapdragon processors open for certain regions.
However, sources familiar with the tech sector have indicated a divergence of opinions among internal divisions, with the chip manufacturing division (Samsung System LSI) pushing to demonstrate the strength of its processor and include it in the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Meanwhile, the mobile division (Samsung MX) prefers to take a wait-and-see approach and study cooling factors, material costs, and overall performance stability before making a final decision.
Internal tests conducted using the Geekbench 6 platform revealed a notable advantage for the Exynos 2700 chipset, which recorded a 9.5% increase in multi-core performance compared to the new generation of competing Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme chipsets.
Conversely, preliminary indicators suggest that Snapdragon processors still hold a slight edge in single-core tests, meaning that real-world usage experiences and final evaluations will ultimately determine their readiness to lead the high-end segment.
Status of Previous Releases and Timeline for the Final Decision
It’s worth noting that the previous generation of Galaxy S26 and S26+ phones relied on a geographic distribution strategy that combined the Snapdragon processor in markets such as North America and China with the Exynos 2600 processor in the rest of the world, while the S26 Ultra model exclusively featured the Qualcomm processor.
Samsung is expected to issue its statement or final decision regarding the chipset for the upcoming Ultra model within the next few weeks, before the final assembly of the phones begins.