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Samsung Targets Midyear Exynos 2700 Production Samples for Wider Galaxy S27 Deployment

Samsung is pursuing a 2‑nanometer SF2P design with upgraded heat management to lessen dependence on Qualcomm.

Overview

  • Industry sources say production‑ready Exynos 2700 samples are targeted for May–June as engineers move toward full‑scale production later in 2026.
  • The chip is slated for Samsung Foundry’s second‑generation 2 nm SF2P process, which reports indicate should improve yields and performance over the prior node.
  • Samsung is refining its Heat Path Block packaging to bolster sustained thermal performance, building on the approach introduced with the Exynos 2600.
  • Kiwoom Securities estimates the Exynos 2700 could power about half of Galaxy S27 units if yields hold, supporting efforts to reduce reliance on Qualcomm and lower component costs.
  • An analyst projects the foundry and System LSI units could return to operating profit by the fourth quarter if the ramp proceeds as planned, as an MX executive signals a broader long‑term shift toward in‑house chips.