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TL;DR Samsung has apparently decided against using screens from Chinese company BOE in the base Galaxy S27.
This would’ve been the first time Samsung used non-Samsung screens in its flagship Galaxy S phones.
BOE screens are also thought to be cheaper than Samsung displays.
We first heard rumors a few weeks ago that the base Samsung Galaxy S27 could use a screen from Chinese manufacturer BOE. This would mark the first time Samsung used a third-party display on a Galaxy S phone, after years of using in-house screens. However, it sounds like it could be business as usual after all.
ET News reports (h/t: SammyGuru) that a potential deal for BOE to supply screens for the base Galaxy S27 has fallen through, citing industry sources.
“BOE has halted development of the Galaxy S27 OLED,” an unnamed “industry insider” told the outlet.
We first heard about the possibility of Samsung using BOE screens on the base Galaxy S27 back in May. This was quickly followed by Samsung apparently sending a Request For Information (RFI) to BOE regarding these displays. These rumors persisted through Samsung mobile chief TM Roh’s visit to BOE in China a few days ago. Unfortunately, BOE has evidently terminated this project.
Do you care if the Galaxy S27 uses a Samsung screen? 10 votes Yes, Samsung or nothing 30 % Maybe, it depends on pricing/quality 50 % No, I don't care who makes the screen 20 %
ET News wasn’t able to confirm a specific reason for the deal’s cancellation, but explained that there was “resistance” within Samsung Electronics and Samsung Display. The outlet added that it was difficult for Samsung Display to accept that its key partner and parent company would use screens from a rival firm. In saying so, Samsung already uses screens from rival companies on its cheaper phones.
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