Samsung Exynos 2800 to Feature In-House GPU by 2027

Following the launch of its Eynos 2600 flagship mobile processor, Samsung is accelerating the development of its next-generation flagship chip. According to South Korean media outlet Hankyung, the company has completed the basic design of the Exynos 2800 and plans to release it in 2027.

The most notable feature of Exynos 2800 is its first-ever Samsung-developed GPU, marking a significant milestone for the company's system-on-chip (SoC) roadmap.

Reports indicate that Samsung has already finalized the foundational design for its second-generation 2nm GAA process, while the third-generation 2nm process (SF2+) is expected to enter mass production within the next two years. Depending on the release schedule and process maturity, Exynos 2800 could leverage one of these cutting-edge technologies.

Samsung has been investing in in-house GPU development for years. While previous attempts didn't meet expectations—leading to a partnership with AMD for Xclipse GPUs in recent devices—the company has continued to strengthen its GPU capabilities internally.

To support this initiative, Samsung has been aggressively recruiting engineers in the United States with expertise in GPUs and high-performance computing. Salaries reportedly range from 300–400 million KRW per year for standard engineers, while senior engineers can earn up to 1 billion KRW, highlighting Samsung's commitment to building a strong in-house GPU team.

While current products still use AMD's Xclipse GPU, Exynos 2800 is expected to mark the shift to a fully in-house GPU architecture. Based on Samsung Galaxy series naming conventions, Exynos 2800 is likely to debut in the Galaxy S28 lineup.