While it’s been reported that Samsung has decided not to use BOE to supply displays for the Galaxy S27 next year, Samsung could still use some third-party components for the display.
According to a report out of ZDNET Korea, the company is considering the exclusive use of DDIs supplied by its System LSI division for the Galaxy S27 series. The base Galaxy S27 and S27+ could use third-party DDIs, while the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra could use DDIs made by System LSI.
The company is currently evaluating DDIs from companies such as Anapass, DB Global Chip, Novatek, and Wonik D2I. These are all Korean companies, except Novatek, which is based in Taiwan. Samsung hasn’t yet made a final decision, and it is expected to evaluate quality and performance from them all before making a choice.
The Android Headlines Take
Why is Samsung looking to outsource some components of the Galaxy S27 series next year? Essentially, it’s because of the ongoing DRAM crisis – which, ironically, Samsung helped create. Prices for DRAM have skyrocketed this year, due to the demand for AI, and there’s no slowing down in sight. Analysts expect these prices and RAM shortages to continue for the next couple of years.
So, how can Samsung help bring down its cost to build these phones? By outsourcing some components to other companies that can make them for less. DRAM prices have already shot up 90% this past quarter alone, and while the DRAM already secured for the Galaxy S27 isn’t going up, the contracts companies are signing for future DRAM supplies are, and naturally that cost gets passed down to the consumer.
The big question is, will you notice a difference in the display on the Galaxy S27 if Samsung uses one of these other suppliers versus the Galaxy S27 Pro or Ultra with Samsung’s own components? If Samsung does it correctly, no, there will be no difference to the user.
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