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Samsung reportedly plans to offer the Galaxy S27 Ultra with the Exynos 2700 in certain regions, with internal tests claiming the Exynos chip outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. A dual-chip approach may also bring Exynos to the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra in select markets, while the US is still expected to receive Snapdragon variants.
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to launch with two chip options: an Exynos 2700 version in select markets and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro variant for the US, suggesting a dual-track strategy and the first Exynos Ultra in years, driven by performance tests showing Exynos 2700 outperforming some Qualcomm chips.
A fresh Android Central leak suggests Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra will ditch the floating camera ring for a unified camera module, equip a 5700mAh silicon-carbon battery for longer endurance, and run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro with up to 16GB RAM. Rumored specs include a 6.9-inch QHD+ Privacy Display, a 16MP selfie camera with OIS, and a rear camera setup headlined by a 200MP main sensor with multiple 50MP lenses, signaling major hardware upgrades though details may still change before release.
Rumors say Qualcomm copied Samsung Exynos 2600’s copper Heat Path Block (HPB) thermal tech for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro in the Galaxy S27 lineup, but the implementation reportedly isn’t as effective as Samsung’s. The report notes Qualcomm will offer two chip variants (not six), with non-binned versions potentially costing upwards of $300, and only premium devices like the Galaxy S27 Ultra likely to carry the standard Gen 6 Pro.
Rumors suggest Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra will continue to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset, potentially the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975), with Qualcomm hinting at an ongoing Snapdragon-powered legacy for Samsung flagships. Samsung isn’t revealing the S27 lineup until next year, leaving room for final chipset choices amid talk of a Snapdragon–Samsung partnership continuing for the top model.
A fresh leak from tipster Digital Chat Station suggests the OnePlus 16 will feature a 6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K display with a minimum 185Hz and potentially up to 240Hz refresh rate, built on a BOE panel with ultra-narrow bezels (~1mm) and BT.2020 color support. The flagship is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, improve camera with a new primary sensor and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, and house a large 9,000mAh battery, with a release planned for later this year.
A leak suggests Xiaomi’s upcoming 18 Pro Max will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, with rumors of a 6.9-inch flat display and camera upgrades. It also hints at a battery above 7,000mAh and other high-end features, though no official confirmation has been provided and details should be treated as rumors.
Rumors say the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro will support LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, but may also be compatible with older memory and storage standards to help OEMs cut costs amid DRAM price pressures. Xiaomi is reportedly testing the Pro variant, while the standard Gen 6 could have more limited RAM options. Qualcomm’s strategy reportedly leverages a shift to TSMC’s 2nm process to balance newer performance with cost flexibility for partners.
Rumors claim Samsung’s 2nm GAA process could be used to develop a custom-tuned Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for the Galaxy S27, a move meant to attract Qualcomm while potentially limiting Exynos adoption. chatter about a dual-foundry approach suggests the Gen 6 Pro could run on Samsung’s 2nm while the standard Gen 6 remains with a competitor; analysts urge caution and treat the rumors as unconfirmed until official details emerge.
A circulating rumor suggests the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could reach a minimum 5.00GHz on its performance cores thanks to Samsung’s Heat Pass Block cooling and the 2nm N2P process, with early testing hinting at 5.5–6.0GHz ranges. Qualcomm reportedly plans two variants and features like LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0, and the Galaxy S26 line may be among the first to use it, but there is no official confirmation and the claims remain unverified.
Even with a high price tag, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is expected to appear in flagship Android devices from the world’s top five manufacturers on TSMC’s 2nm process, while a standard Gen 6 may be more widely used and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 could win over non-top brands, signaling a split between premium and budget chip strategies.