Your Galaxy S27 Ultra could be better off without Snapdragon
If this rumor is correct, an Exynos 2700 may be just what the Galaxy S27 Ultra needs.
Could Samsung have finally perfected Exynos? | Image by PhoneArena
While the vast majority of you prefer a Qualcomm chip in the Galaxy S27 Ultra, it's becoming increasingly unlikely that it'll power Samsung's next flagship phone. Yep, the Exynos 2700 may power not just the "vanilla" Galaxy S27, the S27+, and potentially the S27 Pro, but the Ultra model as well.
That, however, may turn out to be the best decision for the company's upcoming Android phone.
That, however, may turn out to be the best decision for the company's upcoming Android phone.
Exynos 2700 may have actually beaten its main rival
Could the S27 Ultra be even more powerful than the S26 Ultra, even if it's powered by Exynos? | Image by PhoneArena
Samsung has reportedly already tested its next-gen premium silicon, the Exynos 2700, against Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. South Korean outlet EBN Korea notes that Samsung Electronics did an in-house test using the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, which is equipped with Qualcomm's latest processor.
The result, surprisingly enough, was in Exynos' favor. The source claims Samsung's in-house chip scored about 13,000 points in Geekbench 6.5's CPU multi-core test compared to Qualcomm's roughly 11,000 points. That's approximately 18% higher, and the Exynos 2700 scored about 15% higher in the Geekbench 7.0 multi-core performance test.
Although we don't have concrete proof for these figures, if they're correct, that would mean the Exynos 2700 would deliver better performance with CPU-heavy multitasking. Still, real-world potential remains to be seen.
Although we don't have concrete proof for these figures, if they're correct, that would mean the Exynos 2700 would deliver better performance with CPU-heavy multitasking. Still, real-world potential remains to be seen.
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Why is Exynos so disliked?
This is an early Exynos 2700 die shot. | Image by SemiAnalysis
With the Exynos 2600, however, Samsung nearly closed the performance gap between its own silicon and Qualcomm's. That hasn't been enough to change user perception, though.
As I see it, by doubling down on its efforts, Samsung may find the recipe for success it desperately needs. And if it perfects Exynos, then a Galaxy S27 Ultra powered by Samsung's in-house chip won't be such a bad thing.
Could this influence the price?
Suppose Samsung settles on an Exynos 2700 for its upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra. Could that help prevent an aggressive price hike? There's certainly a possibility.
Qualcomm's latest chip is rumored to cost brands over $300 per unit, which could significantly drive up the manufacturing cost of the Galaxy S27 Ultra. By opting for its in-house chip (at least in some markets), Samsung could keep production costs in check and potentially keep the Galaxy S27 Ultra's price relatively stable.
Maybe it's time to break away from the stigma
Rendered image of the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra's rear. | Image by TheGalox_
I'm sure many of you weren't happy when you first heard that Samsung may equip its ultra-expensive Galaxy S27 Ultra with an Exynos 2700 chip. I've got to admit I felt the same way initially, but my perception is slowly shifting.
If the upcoming phone manages to debut at the same asking price as the S26 Ultra while offering better performance, I really don't see why it would matter whether it's powered by Snapdragon or Exynos.
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