55%
Plausible
Samsung looked more than determined to carve its own path and reduce reliance on Qualcomm when it was reported that the Exynos 2700 would be found in 50 percent of all Galaxy S27 shipments. However, a tipster states that this may not be possible because there’s one major difference between Samsung’s and Qualcomm’s strategies, which we’ve discussed at length below.
Exynos 2700 could be costlier to produce for Samsung, leaving it with little choice but to use the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in the base Galaxy S27
TSMC’s 2nm N2P architecture is said to be superior to Samsung’s second-generation 2nm GAA process, putting the Exynos 2700 at a distinct disadvantage compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. However, Weibo’s Smart Chip Insider states that since Samsung’s node is also costlier to manufacture, making it difficult to compete with TSMC.
Also, unlike Qualcomm, Samsung only has one version of the Exynos 2700, and with no binned variant to use in the base Galaxy S27 at a lower cost, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will become the superior choice thanks to its attractive price point and impressive specifications.
The Korean giant has already succumbed to the DRAM crisis by introducing a price hike to its premium devices, and to help maintain its margins, it’s also rumored to switch to Chinese display maker BOE instead of using its own OLED panels for the base Galaxy S27, as this part can be acquired at a lower price.
As mentioned above, Qualcomm can price its standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 much lower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro to make it a popular pick for smartphone partners, because the San Diego firm’s handset business has also slumped due to rising RAM costs. As much as Samsung would want nothing more than to display to the entire silicon industry that its Exynos lineup is as capable as its rivals, profits will take precedent over personal goals.
That doesn’t mean we won’t witness the Exynos 2700 in action, but it may be at a much lower scale than what was previously reported. Perhaps after memory prices normalize, Samsung’s strategy could witness a shift.
News Source: Smart Chip Insider
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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