Samsung Weighs $5-Cheaper S27 Display Suppliers as S27 Pro May Miss Ultra Camera
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Updated · SammyGuru · Jul 10
Samsung Weighs $5-Cheaper S27 Display Suppliers as S27 Pro May Miss Ultra Camera
3 articles · Updated · SammyGuru · Jul 10
Summary
Samsung is reportedly reviewing a major Galaxy S27 display sourcing shift, ending System LSI’s sole grip on display driver ICs for at least the base S27 and S27+.
ZDNet said Samsung is evaluating DB Global Chip, Anapass, Wonik DTI and Novatek, a move that could strengthen its hand in pushing component costs lower.
BOE’s OLED panels — earlier rumored to be about $5 cheaper per unit — now appear off the table, possibly because Samsung Display matched pricing or because of quality, capacity or commercial concerns.
A separate leak says the Galaxy S27 Pro may land between the base and Ultra on cameras, borrowing some Ultra technology without getting full flagship imaging hardware.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S27 line early next year, and the leaks also point to possible longer-term lineup changes including dropping the Plus or reviving an Edge model.