Samsung Cuts Galaxy S27 Base Costs by $5 a Unit as DRAM Crunch Freezes Upgrades
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Updated · Wccftech · Jun 18
Samsung Cuts Galaxy S27 Base Costs by $5 a Unit as DRAM Crunch Freezes Upgrades
3 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Jun 18
Summary
Samsung is reportedly planning unusually aggressive cost cuts for the base Galaxy S27, with its display materials “frozen” and rear camera hardware seeing little to no upgrade.
The move is tied to an ongoing DRAM shortage that has squeezed component economics and pushed Samsung to trim production costs on its entry flagship model.
BOE could supply some OLED panels instead of Samsung Display, a shift earlier estimates said could save about $5 per handset if adopted.
The strategy would leave the base S27 looking weak against a broader four-model lineup that may add a Pro variant near Ultra-level specs, while Samsung’s main lever on the base phone may be price ahead of the iPhone 18 launch in Q1 2027.