Korean outlet Chosun Biz says Samsung's internal tests put the Exynos 2700 ahead of Qualcomm's top chip, but the results are unverified and come from one device pairing.
Key takeaways
- Chosun Biz reports roughly 13,000 versus 11,000 in Geekbench 6.5 multi-core against the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.
- The test used one Snapdragon phone. Samsung's conditions, software builds and thermals are not public.
- The October coverage has no power or battery data, and Samsung has confirmed nothing.
Chosun Biz, a South Korean business outlet, reported on October 25, 2026 that Samsung tested an Exynos 2700 device against Xiaomi's new flagships. GSMArena relayed the report on October 26.
This report is based on Chosun Biz's reporting. Samsung has not confirmed it.
What Samsung's tests reportedly showed
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 sits in the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. The standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 sits in the Xiaomi 18 Pro.
| Test | Lead over Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (Extreme) | Lead over Xiaomi 18 Pro (standard) | Implied Pro Max lead over 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6.5 multi-core | About 20% (about 13,000 vs 11,000) | 44% | About 22% |
| Geekbench 7.0 multi-core | About 15% | 36% | About 18% |
| GPU peak, demanding games with the latest graphics tech | About 20% | Not reported | Not reported |
| GPU baseline, regular high-end 3D games | About 5% | Not reported | Not reported |
The last column is SamsVerge's arithmetic from rounded figures. The 13,000 versus 11,000 scores work out to about 18%, which the report rounds to 20%.
The implied gap matters. ITdaily's launch coverage lists the same CPU layout for both Qualcomm chips: two prime cores at 5.0GHz and six performance cores at 4.0GHz. A gap of roughly 20% between them suggests tuning or thermal differences between the two phones. That is our reading, and no source says it.
How credible is the report
Chosun Biz is the originator. GSMArena, Notebookcheck and Android Authority repeat it, so they are not independent confirmation. Notebookcheck also names Yonhap News Agency, but SamsVerge could not locate a Yonhap report.
Attribution is not uniform. Beebom credits EBN Economy and says the tests took place in China. Other coverage credits Chosun Biz and names no location.
Android Authority also points out that the comparison covers only the Xiaomi 18 Pro series. Other Snapdragon phones may score differently because of performance profiles and cooling.
How it compares with earlier Exynos 2700 reports
| Date | Report | Claim | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | PhoneArena on an early Geekbench listing | 2,603 single-core and 10,350 multi-core on a prototype | Early hardware with a top listed clock of 2.88GHz |
| June 19, 2026 | Android Authority citing Hankyung | A Samsung executive said development proceeds without setbacks | No performance data |
| August 23 and 24, 2026 | Herald and Android Authority | 19% ahead of the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in Geekbench 6.5 multi-core, 5% higher peak GPU and 18% faster Llama 3.1 8B answers versus the Pro | Pre-launch chips. Power draw was 161mA versus 185mA |
| October 25 and 26, 2026 | Chosun Biz via GSMArena | Table above | Retail Snapdragon phones. No power data |
August coverage labeled the 9.5% figure inconsistently. The Korean-language report ties it to the Pro model, and Qualcomm later launched its top chip as Extreme. No source says the August "Pro" and the retail Extreme are the same silicon.
The October lead over Qualcomm's top chip is about 20%, against 9.5% in August. Neither report explains the difference. Test devices, software builds and Geekbench versions could all differ, but no source says which.
Which Galaxy S27 buyers are affected
Chip allocation is still reported, not announced.
| Model | Reported chip | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S27 and S27+ | Exynos 2700 everywhere except the US, Canada, China and Japan | PhoneArena, August 2026 | Reported |
| Galaxy S27 Pro | Snapdragon only in select regions, Exynos 2700 elsewhere | GSMArena headline | Reported |
| Galaxy S27 Ultra | Undecided, with conflicting reports | GSMArena headlines | Unclear |
| Nigeria and wider Africa | No outlet gives an allocation | None | Not sourced |
The S27 Ultra story is covered in our Galaxy S27 Ultra chip leak report. Samsung's Exynos 2600 already powers some Galaxy S26 models and the Galaxy Z Flip8, as covered in our Fold8 versus Flip8 comparison.
What is confirmed and what is still unclear
| Status | Claim |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6 on 2 nm in September 2026 |
| Reported | Samsung's internal tests show the Exynos 2700 ahead in Geekbench and GPU runs |
| Reported | A Samsung executive said Exynos 2700 development has no setbacks |
| Reported, unconfirmed | Exynos 2700 uses SF2P with improved HPB packaging |
| Unverified | Chip allocation by model and region |
| Unknown | Retail performance, sustained performance, battery life, heat |
For process background, see our Qualcomm and Samsung 2nm coverage.
What this means for you
Nothing here calls for action now. GSMArena expects the Galaxy S27 series early next year.
Wait for reviews that test sustained performance and battery life. Those are the numbers this report lacks. A short Geekbench run on a pre-launch device says little about gaming heat.
Watch for three things. Independent benchmarks of retail S27 units, Samsung's own launch specifications, and any Samsung statement on regional chips.
Sources
- GSMArena: Exynos 2700 reportedly outpaces the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's Snapdragon
- Chosun Biz original report (Korean)
- Android Authority: October analysis of the Exynos 2700 comparison
- Notebookcheck: Exynos 2700 reportedly beats flagship Snapdragon
- Herald: August internal benchmark report
- Android Authority: Samsung executive on Exynos 2700
- ITdaily: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme specifications
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