Blame Snapdragon: An Exynos-powered Galaxy S27 Ultra is now more likely than ever
Samsung reportedly found Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 running too hot in internal testing.
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Samsung is reportedly considering using an Exynos 2700 chip in the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, according to recent reports. This shift in strategy comes after Samsung's internal testing revealed that the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 tends to overheat and throttle. Both companies are actively working on resolving these issues, but the timeline is quite tight.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra has been the subject of much discussion due to its design changes and the absence of a Pro model in the last generation. However, Samsung appears determined to launch a Pro variant in 2027, a decision that was skipped in the previous iteration. There is also a strong indication that Samsung plans to use the Exynos 2700 across the base, Plus, and Pro variants of the Galaxy S27.
Interestingly, while the Ultra model was initially thought to be excluded from this plan, Samsung may need to equip the Galaxy S27 Ultra with its upcoming Exynos chip. This move is not without precedent, as the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which was the last Samsung device to feature an Exynos chip, was released five generations ago. The company has faced criticism for using Exynos chips due to heating issues, lower performance compared to Snapdragon counterparts, and a generally poorer reputation. As a result, Samsung has largely relied on Qualcomm chips for its top-tier devices.
It is clear that Samsung is in the late stages of developing the Galaxy S27 series, and the decision to potentially use the Exynos 2700 in the Ultra variant is a significant development. However, the source does not provide any speculation or opinions beyond the facts presented.
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