Galaxy S27 may skip Snapdragon chip over heat concerns
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 is reportedly being tested without Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon flagship chip.
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By Kavya Iyer , Editor, Technology & Science
Published 16 Oct 2026, 4:50 PM IST
The possible change is linked to overheating concerns during testing. Samsung has not confirmed the final processor choice or the phone’s specifications.
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