Galaxy S27 phones with Exynos modems said to be more power efficient
Key Points:
- Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 series will feature the new M2700 5G modem, built on a 4nm process, offering faster data speeds, improved power efficiency, and a 4% smaller chip size compared to the Galaxy S26's modem.
- The M2700 modem supports the latest 3GPP Release 18 standard and enhanced satellite communication capabilities, marking an upgrade from the previous Release 17 standard.
- Samsung is rebranding its modem lineup under the new "M series" name, moving away from the Shannon branding, with internal tests showing promising performance for the M2700.
- The Galaxy S28 series, expected in 2028, will incorporate the M2800 5G modem built on Samsung's advanced 2nm process, promising significant gains in power efficiency and longer battery life for devices using the Exynos 2800 chip.
- These modem advancements aim to close the gap in cellular modem efficiency between Samsung's Exynos chips and competitors like MediaTek and Snapdragon.