Samsung Could Launch 1.4nm Chips in 2027, Development on Track

Back in 2023, Samsung Foundry announced plans to bring 1.4nm chips to market by 2027. While rumors had suggested a possible delay, the company has now put that speculation to rest. During its Q1 2026 earnings report, the Korean firm confirmed that development of its 1.4nm process remains on track.

Samsung looks set to launch 1.4nm chips in 2027

Earlier this year, Samsung commercialized its first 2nm chip, the Exynos 2600. The new SoC powers the Galaxy S26 and S26+ in most global markets. Its mass production began in the second half of 2025, right on schedule with the roadmap Samsung outlined nearly three years ago. It appears that the company’s future plans are also progressing on schedule.

Central to that roadmap is the development of a 1.4nm process node, which Samsung says is progressing as planned. Contrary to earlier speculation about delays, the company reaffirmed that its most advanced chip fabrication technology could be ready by 2027, aligning with its original timeline.

If it hits the target, it’d be a massive win for Samsung. In its latest earnings disclosure for Q1 2026, the Korean conglomerate revealed that nearly 94% of its total profits came from its semiconductor division. That figure underscores just how critical chipmaking has become to its overall business, even as it continues to lead in smartphones, displays, and consumer electronics.

The strong contribution from chips comes at a time when global demand for advanced computing hardware, especially for artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and data centers, remains robust. Samsung’s foundry business, despite seasonal fluctuations in earnings, is positioning itself to capitalize on this demand through aggressive investments in next-generation fabrication technologies.

This breakthrough appears to be paying off. Samsung is already seeing increased customer interest in its advanced processes. With strong momentum in 2nm, improving yields at 4nm, and steady progress toward 1.4nm by 2027, the company is positioning itself as a formidable competitor in advanced chip manufacturing.