Samsung’s Exynos comeback story is getting spicy again, and this time it is not just about benchmark flexing.
According to the source report, Samsung is working on the Exynos 2700, a next-generation mobile chipset expected to use the company’s second-generation 2nm GAA process. It would follow the Exynos 2600 and could play a bigger role in the future Galaxy S27 series.
Why does this matter? Because Samsung’s chip business needs a win badly.
The company’s non-memory business, which includes its Foundry and LSI divisions, reportedly posted an estimated operating loss of 2.6 trillion won, around US$1.77 billion, in Q1 2025. By Q1 2026, that loss had been reduced to 1 trillion won, or about US$679.21 million. Chosun’s report suggests the Exynos 2700 could help bring that down further to around 800 billion won, roughly US$543.47 million.
Still a huge number, bro, but directionally better.
Samsung wants to rely less on Qualcomm
For years, Samsung has depended heavily on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips for many Galaxy flagship models. That is great when Snapdragon performs well, but it also means Samsung has to spend more on outsourced silicon instead of using its own chips.
If Exynos 2700 performs well and Samsung’s 2nm yields are strong enough, Samsung could increase the chip’s usage in the Galaxy S27 lineup. The report claims Samsung may target Exynos 2700 for 50% of Galaxy S27 models, which would be a much bigger push compared to the Galaxy S26 series.
That is a big “if”, though. Chip yield matters a lot. If Samsung cannot produce enough working 2nm chips at scale, adoption stays limited. If performance is weak, Samsung risks another round of angry Galaxy fans asking why their region got the “worse” version.
Malaysia and SEA buyers know this pain very well.
The real question: will it throttle?
The Exynos name still carries baggage. The report notes that the Exynos 2600, despite using advanced manufacturing tech, had thermal issues under heavy load. It could reportedly hit a peak power draw of 30W, pushing temperatures high enough to trigger thermal throttling.
For normal users, that means your phone may feel fast at first, then slow down once heat builds up. For gamers, it is even more obvious. Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves, Honkai: Star Rail, PUBG Mobile, MLBB, and long camera sessions can expose bad sustained performance very quickly.
Samsung is reportedly trying to address this with the Exynos 2700 through a new side-by-side, or SBS, architecture designed to reduce temperatures. If that works, the chip could deliver stronger sustained performance under stress. The report also claims it may offer attributes similar to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro at comparable power draw.
That sounds promising, but until real devices are tested, jangan terlalu percaya marketing.
Why Malaysia should care
For Malaysia, the Galaxy S27 chip split could directly affect buying decisions. Samsung flagships here are expensive, and buyers paying premium money will expect premium performance across gaming, camera, battery life, and heat control.
If Malaysia gets Exynos-powered Galaxy S27 units, the Exynos 2700 must prove it can handle SEA-style usage: hot weather, long gaming sessions, 5G, hotspotting, Grab navigation, TikTok, and camera-heavy event days. A cooler, more efficient Exynos could be good news because Samsung might control costs better and improve supply. A weak one, however, could revive the old Snapdragon-versus-Exynos debate instantly.
There is also a bigger industry angle. Samsung reportedly wants its Foundry sector profitable by 2027. If Exynos 2700 gains trust and brings in more advanced lithography orders, it could help Samsung’s semiconductor business recover. That would also make the global chip scene more competitive, especially against TSMC, which currently dominates advanced manufacturing conversations.
For now, the Exynos 2700 is a wait-and-see chip. On paper, it could reduce Samsung’s losses, cut Qualcomm dependency, and make the Galaxy S27 lineup more balanced. But for actual users in Malaysia, the only thing that matters is simple: does it stay cool, stay fast, and last the whole day?
If yes, Exynos might finally be back in the conversation. If not, bro, Galaxy buyers will notice immediately.
Source: Wccftech Gaming