Samsung Reportedly Wants Exynos 2700 in Galaxy S27 Ultra, but it May Not Happen

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Despite improvements to Exynos processors, most Galaxy flagships still run on Qualcomm chips. Recent leaks suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro could be Snapdragon-only too. Even the Flip 8 may not repeat its predecessor’s global Exynos strategy. That reportedly hasn’t gone down well with Samsung’s chip division, which is said to be lobbying for the Exynos 2700 to power the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Samsung’s teams are debating over Exynos and Snapdragon for Galaxy S27 Ultra

According to DigiTimes, Samsung’s chip-design arm wants the Exynos 2700 to power more flagship devices next year, including the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The company reportedly sees the Ultra as a key target because it is Samsung’s best-selling premium flagship and often outsells the rest of the Galaxy S lineup combined. However, based on recent leaks and the Korean firm’s current chipset strategy, it may be a far-fetched dream.

The final decision ultimately rests with Samsung’s mobile division. The company has historically prioritized performance, efficiency, and customer perception when selecting processors for Galaxy smartphones, particularly the Ultra models. It is unlikely to abandon its current strategy for the Galaxy S27 series. The firm may continue using Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon flagship globally in the Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro.

The base Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ are reportedly more likely to receive the Exynos 2700 in select regions, continuing Samsung’s traditional split-chip strategy. This would mirror the approach used with several previous Galaxy S generations before the arrival of Snapdragon-only Ultra models.

Of course, the possibility of an Exynos-powered Galaxy S27 Ultra cannot be completely ruled out until we have official confirmation. After all, there have been multiple reports over the past year suggesting Samsung was at least evaluating that option. However, recent developments point in the opposite direction. While the Galaxy Z Flip 7 launched globally with the Exynos 2500, its successor could return to a split strategy.

If Samsung is already considering a mixed approach for the Flip lineup after just one generation of global Exynos adoption, convincing MX to place Exynos inside the company’s most important flagship phone may prove difficult. Stay tuned for more Galaxy S27 rumors and leaks.

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Sumit Adhikari

Sumit, a life-long Samsung user, is passionate about technology and has been professionally writing on tech since 2017. He’s a mathematics graduate by education and enjoys teaching basic mathematics tricks to school kids in his spare time. Sumit believes in artificial intelligence and dreams of a fully open, intelligent and connected world.

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