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Leak suggests Galaxy S27 Pro may get a less powerful chip than Ultra
Leaked listings for international dual-SIM phones intended for Europe suggest different chips across the Galaxy S27 range.
They indicate that the base Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus will use Samsung’s Exynos 2700 chip.
The S27 Pro is listed with a standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the S27 Ultra is listed with the more powerful Extreme version.
Both Snapdragon chips are said to use the same 2-nanometer manufacturing process, but the Extreme version may offer better processing and graphics performance and smoother 8K video recording.
The Pro could offer less power than the Ultra, which may steer demanding users toward the more expensive model, though its lower component cost might also help Samsung price the Pro more attractively.
The leak does not settle what the phones will cost, and Samsung has not confirmed the details.
A leak suggests the Galaxy S27 Pro may use a less powerful Snapdragon chip than the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Import-export listings spotted by Notebookcheck reportedly show the Pro with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Ultra with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
The listings also indicate that the base Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus may use Samsung’s Exynos 2700 chip.
The leak concerns international dual-SIM models, typically intended for sale in Europe.
The reported chip difference could steer power users toward the Ultra, while potentially lowering the Pro’s component costs.
- Who
- Samsung’s Galaxy S27 lineup is the subject of the leak.
- What
- The S27 Pro may use the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the S27 Ultra may get the Extreme version.
- When
- The reports were published on November 4, 2026; the phones are expected next year.
- Where
- The listings concern international dual-SIM models, typically meant for Europe.
- Why
- The reason for Samsung’s reported chip choice is not confirmed. One report suggests it could lower the Pro’s component costs or help limit heat.
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Notebookcheck spotted listings for the four Galaxy S27 models on an import-export database.
Android Police and Android Authority published reports about the leaked listings and their suggested chipsets.
- Galaxy S27 Pro
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, according to the leak
- Galaxy S27 Ultra
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, according to the leak
- Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus
- Exynos 2700, according to the listings
- Pro screen
- 6.5-inch OLED
- Ultra screen
- 6.9 inches
- International listings
- Dual-SIM variants, typically intended for Europe
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The surprising part of the leak, however, is that the Galaxy S27 Pro is listed to be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 — not the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
This discrepancy is likely to push power users to the Galaxy S27 Ultra up from the Pro.
Whether that translates into more attractive prices for buyers remains to be seen.
The S27 Pro may fall short of the Ultra in one key area.
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So far, there are still no signs that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will use the Exynos 2700 in Europe. South Korea remains uncertain.