Qualcomm Poised to Win More Galaxy S27 Chips as Samsung’s 50% Exynos Plan Falters
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Updated · Wccftech · May 31
Qualcomm Poised to Win More Galaxy S27 Chips as Samsung’s 50% Exynos Plan Falters
8 articles · Updated · Wccftech · May 31
Samsung is now seen using more Qualcomm chips in the Galaxy S27 lineup than earlier expected, undermining reports that Exynos 2700 would power 50% of shipments.
TSMC’s 2nm N2P process is viewed as stronger and cheaper than Samsung’s second-generation 2nm GAA node, leaving Exynos 2700 at a cost and competitiveness disadvantage.
Qualcomm also has more pricing flexibility: it can offer a lower-cost standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 alongside a pricier Pro version, while Samsung reportedly has only one Exynos 2700 variant.
Margin pressure from higher DRAM costs is already pushing Samsung to raise premium-device prices and reportedly consider BOE panels for the base S27, reinforcing a profit-first sourcing strategy.
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