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The Galaxy S27 won't use a cheaper screen after all, and that's bad news
In a significant turn of events, Samsung has decided not to use BOE screens for the upcoming Galaxy S27. This switch would have been historic as it would mark Samsung's first use of third-party displays in its flagship devices. However, rumors indicate that internal resistance led to the cancellation of the deal with BOE, which was expected to provide more affordable screens. The implications of this decision could lead to higher prices for the Galaxy S27 as component costs continue to rise, including anticipated price increases associated with the next-generation Snapdragon chip.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 16:41 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Samsung will not use BOE displays in the Galaxy S27.
- The decision could lead to price hikes in 2027.
- Internal resistance at Samsung led to the cancellation of BOE deal.
- BOE screens were expected to be cheaper than Samsung's own.
- The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro may also increase costs.
Interesting facts
- This would have been the first time Samsung used non-Samsung screens in its flagship models.
- BOE screens are perceived to be of lower quality compared to Samsung's own.
- There was previously a Request for Information sent to BOE regarding display capabilities.