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Samsung may use an Exynos chip in the Galaxy S27 Ultra
Samsung is weighing a chip change for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, its next top-end phone.
The company has been testing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, but the chip reportedly runs too hot and slows down under heavy use.
Samsung has asked Qualcomm to address the problem, and both companies are still testing fixes.
Samsung last used an Exynos chip in an Ultra model with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, released in 2022.
If the heat issue remains, Samsung may turn to its Exynos 2700 instead, though it is not clear whether Snapdragon would be dropped in every region.
The choice matters because heat-related slowdowns could affect demanding tasks such as gaming and AI features.
Samsung plans to begin mass production late this year, so it needs to settle the chip decision soon.
Samsung is reportedly considering an Exynos 2700 for the Galaxy S27 Ultra if Qualcomm cannot resolve overheating and performance problems with its next flagship Snapdragon chip.
Samsung’s testing reportedly found that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 ran too hot and throttled under demanding tasks.
Samsung has asked Qualcomm to address the issue, and the companies are reportedly continuing to optimize and retest the chip.
Samsung plans to begin mass production late this year, leaving limited time to finalize the chip choice.
If Qualcomm fixes the heat issue in time, Samsung may still use Snapdragon in the Ultra.
- Who
- Samsung and Qualcomm are testing a chip for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
- What
- Samsung may use its Exynos 2700 instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 if the Snapdragon’s overheating issues are not resolved.
- When
- The reports were published on October 16, 2026. Samsung is aiming to start mass production by the end of 2026.
- Where
- The reports concern Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra; Samsung’s testing location is not stated.
- Why
- Samsung’s reported tests found the Snapdragon chip ran too hot and throttled, and it had not met Samsung’s performance requirements.
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Qualcomm
Chip choice
Samsung
Samsung may use the Exynos 2700 for the Galaxy S27 Ultra if the Snapdragon does not meet its requirements.
Qualcomm
Qualcomm is working with Samsung to address the overheating issue so the Snapdragon can still be used.
Aspect
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Samsung's view
Qualcomm
Qualcomm's view
Thermal performance
Samsung
Samsung reportedly found the Snapdragon ran too hot and throttled in testing.
Qualcomm
Qualcomm is reportedly working with Samsung to resolve the overheating issue.
Galaxy S27 Ultra chip
Samsung
Samsung may switch to Exynos if the Snapdragon issue is not fixed in time.
Qualcomm
The Snapdragon could remain in the Ultra if the issue is resolved.
Qualcomm revealed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme 6th generation, according to Digital Trends.
Samsung reportedly tested the Snapdragon chip and found heating and throttling issues.
Samsung reportedly sent its findings to Qualcomm and gave it until mid-October to address the problem.
The reports said the companies were still optimizing and retesting the chip.
Samsung plans to start mass production of the Galaxy S27 series.
- Potential alternative
- Exynos 2700
- Snapdragon chip under test
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
- Reported problem
- Overheating and throttling
- Production target
- Mass production planned by the end of 2026
- Previous Ultra with Exynos
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
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What people are saying
Both sides are working to resolve the overheating issue