Galaxy S27 Pro may skip Qualcomm's top chip, Android Central reports

Android Central reports that all four Samsung Galaxy S27 models have appeared in the NBD import-export database, as spotted by Notebookcheck. According to the outlet, the listings name the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Plus, Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra, along with the chipsets expected to power them.

Per the reported listings, the Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus would use Samsung's Exynos 2700, while the Galaxy S27 Ultra would use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Android Central says the Galaxy S27 Pro is listed with the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 rather than the Extreme variant. The outlet notes that the Extreme version sits at the top of Qualcomm's lineup with clock speeds of up to 5GHz, while the standard chip is built on the same 2nm process. Android Central suggests thermal management in a smaller body could be one reason, but describes this as speculation.

On displays, Android Central reports the base Galaxy S27 is expected to keep a 6.3-inch screen, the S27 Plus a 6.7-inch screen and the S27 Ultra a 6.9-inch panel, with the S27 Pro reportedly sitting in between at 6.5 inches. The outlet says the Pro is expected to bring several Ultra features, including Privacy Display, to a smaller form factor without the S Pen. Android Central reports Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S27 lineup in the first quarter of next year and cautions that plenty could change before an official announcement.