Galaxy S27 Ultra could ditch Snapdragon after Qualcomm reportedly fails Samsung's tests

Samsung may replace Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset with its own Exynos 2700 in the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, according to a report from Seoul Economic Daily. The company has informed Qualcomm that the Snapdragon chipset has failed to meet Samsung's performance and thermal requirements. Qualcomm's chips are reportedly overheating and experiencing significant performance throttling.

If Samsung cannot resolve these issues with Qualcomm by the end of October, it may switch to its own Exynos 2700, which has reportedly outperformed Qualcomm's offering in internal tests. This would mark a significant shift in Samsung's recent flagship strategy, as the company has primarily relied on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets for its Galaxy S Ultra phones in recent years.

The Exynos 2700 is Samsung's latest flagship chipset built on a 2nm process, offering improved computing performance and power efficiency. A potential financial benefit for Samsung could also arise from using its own Exynos chipset, which may help reduce component costs amid rising memory prices. However, this report does not guarantee a change, as many factors could still impact the final decision.