Samsung Galaxy S27 could bring a major Exynos upgrade
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 is expected to feature the Exynos 2700 chip with a side-by-side (SBS) memory design that addresses longstanding thermal and efficiency issues that have plagued the Exynos division, potentially closing the performance gap with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. This advancement is significant for IT organizations managing device deployments, as improved thermal performance and efficiency could enhance device longevity, reduce support costs, and expand reliable Samsung device options for enterprise environments. However, Snapdragon still maintains superiority in real-world performance and battery life, meaning CIOs should await production benchmarks before committing to large-scale Galaxy S27 rollouts.
After years of being a hot mess, Samsung's Exynos division finally delivered a respectable flagship chip with the Galaxy S26's Exynos 2600 this year. Older Exynos SoCs were infamous for overheating and high power consumption. While the Exynos 2600 fares much better than its predecessor, there's still room for improvement. With next year's Galaxy S27 and its Exynos 2700 chip, Samsung aims to take another major step to address this problem.