Galaxy S27: Two Samsung flagships to be powered by Snapdragon, two by Exynos in some regions

In 2027, there are expected to be four Galaxy S27 models, although the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge is unlikely to get a successor. However, Samsung is apparently currently planning another Galaxy flagship in the upper price segment, which will reportedly inherit some features from the Galaxy S27 Ultra but will not include an S Pen. This means next year’s lineup would consist of a Galaxy S27, a Galaxy S27 Plus, a Galaxy S27 Pro, and a Galaxy S27 Ultra.

In its latest earnings call with analysts, Qualcomm once again confirmed that Samsung will continue to pursue a dual-AP strategy in 2027. Specifically, more than 70% of all Galaxy S27 models are apparently expected to be equipped with a Snapdragon chip, as Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirmed in response to an analyst’s question:
 

I want to remind you all that we have reset the framework of this relationship. Historically, we always had a business with Samsung that was in the 50% share between us and their own in-house silicon. That has changed to greater than 70%, as you know, and that has been the framework. And sometimes we get more than that, but we plan our business in greater than 70% share, which is exactly what we have said. You should expect that is the framework of this year and that is also the framework for next year.

The question remains how Samsung plans to distribute the roughly 70% share of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chips across its Galaxy S27 family. There is, of course, no official statement from Qualcomm or Samsung on this yet, but a well-known South Korean leaker is now offering a fairly plausible scenario.

• The Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus will use Snapdragon or Exynos depending on the region.
• The Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will use Snapdragon worldwide.

It is not clear from his blog post on the Naver forum whether this is only the leaker’s assumption or whether he has insider information. At this point, however, a final decision by Samsung would be unusual anyway. With the Galaxy S26, the tech company famously changed its plans as late as October of the previous year and scrapped the almost fully developed Galaxy S26 Edge, for example.