Galaxy S27 Ultra Leak: Samsung’s 2nm Exynos Could Finally Power the Ultra Again
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Samsung’s Ultra lineup could see a major shift in 2027. A
new report suggests that the Galaxy S27 Ultra — successor to the
upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra — might finally bring back Samsung’s in-house Exynos
processor to the Ultra tier. After years of relying heavily on Qualcomm due
to production and efficiency limitations, Samsung’s foundry division is
reportedly preparing a strong comeback powered by major improvements in its 2nm
chip manufacturing process.
Samsung’s 2nm Progress Could Pave the Way for Exynos in 2027
A new analysis from Yonhap News Agency, citing data
from Counterpoint Research, indicates that Samsung’s 2nm technology is expected
to make enormous progress over the next two years.
By late 2026, the company’s monthly 2nm capacity is projected to surge by over
160%, jumping from around 8,000 wafers in 2024 to nearly 21,000 wafers.
This dramatic growth is attributed to better yield rates,
more consistent manufacturing, and the expansion of advanced facilities —
including Samsung’s developing semiconductor operations in Texas. If these
improvements hold steady, the Galaxy S27 series could be the first lineup to
fully return to Exynos chips across all models, including the prestigious Ultra
variant.
Why the Galaxy S26 Ultra Will Still Depend on Snapdragon
Despite the progress, the report stresses that Samsung is
not yet ready to use 2nm Exynos chips in the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The upcoming S26 Ultra is expected to exclusively feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon
8 Elite Gen 5, as Samsung’s current 2nm yields remain too limited and still
lag behind TSMC’s consistency.
Industry analysts estimate that Qualcomm will supply about
70–75% of all chips for the S26 family. Some regions may receive
Snapdragon-powered variants of the Galaxy S26 and S26+ as well, continuing
Samsung’s recent dual-chip strategy.
2027 Could Mark Samsung’s Big Breakthrough
If Samsung’s yield gains continue on their upward
trajectory, the company could reliably produce Exynos chips in much larger
volumes by 2027.
This would allow Samsung to:
- Reduce
dependency on Qualcomm
- Use
more in-house silicon across its premium phones
- Strengthen
pricing and supply chain control
- Rebuild
confidence in Exynos performance
- Close
the competitive distance with TSMC
These advancements would also help Samsung Foundry bounce
back from earlier issues, such as the underperforming 3nm process and the
shelving of the Exynos 2500 intended for the Galaxy S25 lineup.
With stabilising yields and expanding 2nm production
capacity, Samsung appears determined to restore its position as a global
semiconductor leader — and the Galaxy S27 Ultra could be the device that
signals the company’s return to form.
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