Chinese Display supplier BOE has reportedly given up on the Galaxy S27 series supply chain for OLED panels, and this move will have two major implications for the next Galaxy S series.

Samsung MX division, which makes consumer devices including smartphones, has been using display panels from Samsung Display. Despite buying from in-house, the MX division has no control over prices. Because both divisions operate separately and their leaders must make profits.

Though Samsung is known for its OLED panel quality, it charges slightly higher than BOE, which makes the Chinese company a suitable option to reduce the device cost.

Recently, Samsung Electronics president Roh Tae-Moon visited China on a business trip, where he reportedly met with BOE officials. Speculations were high that BOE could be shipping displays for the base and Plus models.

The meeting didn’t go well, and BOE has called this deal off right after TM Roh’s visit. It is also reported that BOE was heavily invested in preparing panels for the Galaxy S27 series, but Samsung’s internal concerns have brought supply talks to an end.

However, the company hasn’t completely closed its supply chain efforts for Samsung devices. So, it may try again with the Galaxy S28 series or any other phone.

RAM Price

The electronics industry is going through a DRAM pandemic, and Samsung’s DS division is part of the part the problem. Production has been reduced, and the existing share has been diverted to HBM customers such as big AI companies.

In this situation, memory makers are selling DRAM at higher-than-ever prices. In the first quarter of 2026, DRAM has jumped up by 90%, taking it to around $150 for 12GB RAM. That’s not it; the prices could continue to increase through Q3.

That will add further burden on the upcoming flagship phones. So, either Samsung reduces its Galaxy S27 production target, or it will have to increase device prices more to offset the loss.

Slightly cheaper display panels could have saved a tiny bit of price burden, but that chance is reportedly gone. However, we’re still half a year away from the Galaxy S27 series launch, and anything could happen.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S27 series in the first quarter of 2027.

Apple is working its way toward the launch of the first foldable iPhone, and it has secured the foldable display panel from Samsung as its sole supplier for the next three years, but why Samsung? We have an answer to this question.

The recent report from TheLec suggests that Apple has contracted Samsung to make foldable display panels for its upcoming iPhone Ultra-wide-folding iPhone. The early shipment for the foldable iPhone is set around 3 million units, which is expected to remain in check for the next three years, under an exclusive supplier agreement between the two companies.

Why Samsung?

Samsung has established itself as the leader in the foldable smartphone market since the very beginning. Its subsidiary, Samsung Display, continues to innovate new display technologies.

At CES 2026, Samsung showcased its advanced crease-free folding screen, which solves the biggest aesthetic and user experience problem in foldable smartphones. It feels like there is no crease at all in this new smartphone.

There is no other company that has pulled this tech off their manufacturing line, as they struggle to make the crease go away. Therefore, Apple has set a quality standard for its upcoming foldable to make it a success.

And after testing the display panels from Samsung for a year, Apple has approved Samsung’s quality standards and ordered the company to produce 3 million panels. That’s an initial supply order; a new report reveals that Apple has plans to produce at least 10 million units of its first-gen foldable.

Another reason for Apple to go to Samsung is its stability. The two companies have been working together for a long time, and they have developed a secure supply chain that has become an important part of Apple’s component demand. Samsung offers assurance, which the company could not get through its substitutes.

The one and final reason is that, in price negotiations, Apple could negotiate prices with the display provider, and Samsung is perfect to press on.

These are pretty convincing reasons, which show why Apple has chosen Samsung as its iPhone Ultra foldable display provider.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could come with a new camera sensor upgrade that may finally end the long-standing reign of the 12MP selfie resolution.

The 12MP camera has been in action since the S23 series, and Samsung hasn’t paid much of the attention to this camera for the past three years. The Galaxy S26 Ultra features the same 12MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture as the S23 Ultra.

These reiterations have been called in the past by consumers, but it had no effect until a recent phenomenon. This may have triggered Samsung to change its approach for the selfie camera.

Last year, Apple released the iPhone 17 series with a 24MP square selfie camera. It is an upgrade from the 12MP used in the previous generations. This is a rather interesting technology that Samsung may have been exploring after the iPhone 17 release.

It’s called the Center Stage camera and has the following advantages over the 12MP lens:

• Offers higher megapixels, bringing better resolution and color details
• This new sensor supports better image stabilization in photos and videos.
• The sensor is square, but standard photos are rectangular, enabling users to take full 18MP landscape photos while keeping the photo vertical. The phone does so automatically, as soon as it detects multiple people in the frame.

Since Samsung follows Apple, the next move might take us to a better selfie camera.

According to a new report, the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra are getting a 16MP camera, while the base model might continue with a 12MP sensor. The Korean phone maker likes to keep the difference pretty obvious and give the top two devices this special treatment. Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is launching this month, and increasing DRAM prices will cause damage to this foldable smartphone lineup.

Winfuture has leaked the prices for three Galaxy foldable phones. This year, Samsung will release three models: a Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Z Fold 8, which is likely to be the new wide-fold, and the Ultra will be the traditional foldable.

Those who are looking forward to upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will have to pay 100 euros extra for the 256GB variant. Meanwhile, the 1TB variant will go up by 280 euros. Moreover, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could start at 2,199 euros (around $2,500).

The Z Flip 8 will also see 100 and 180 euros increases for 256GB and 512GB versions, respectively. Meanwhile, the Z Fold 8 wide will release with the following prices:

• 256 GB = 1,999.00 euros
• 512 GB = 2,199.00 euros
• 1 TB = 2,599.00 euros

Basically, Samsung is giving the Galaxy Z Fold 7 price slots to the wide model and picking new prices for the Z Fold 8. Read more about the prices here.

DRAM crisis:

This new change comes as DRAM prices continue to skyrocket. This is due to the heavy demand from AI companies, offering better prices than smartphone makers to get their orders done in priority. Eventually, DRAM production for smartphones continues to shrink, but their prices keep increasing.

Therefore, smartphone makers are either reducing their production target or adding significant price tags to their new launches. The situation is expected to get even worse in the upcoming quarter as RAM prices are expected to climb further at least through 2026.

So, we can say that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 will be the first major Samsung releases to fall victim to this DRAM price tragedy.

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and the Flip 8. Meanwhile, leaks and rumors about these upcoming foldables are picking up the pace as we approach their unveiling.

This is quite usual in the Samsung flagship launch roadmap, as various sources are now revealing unknown information about the new foldables.

Among these are the model details. This year, there will be three foldables, and the new entrant will be the wide-fold. It will support a wide aspect ratio and have a smaller height compared to the Ultra, which will succeed the Z Fold 7.

Another important leak is the crease-less display, because previous generations come with this highly noticeable trait. The new panel will improve the user experience as they unfold the view on the larger display.

Source – Ice Universe

Similar to the Fold 7, the Wide Fold will carry a secondary display; users can opt for it when the device is closed. However, the wide-fold will have a boxier appearance than the Fold 8 Ultra. Another piece of information about these phones is the accessory leak from third-party retailers.

Samsung has teased the new foldables through its official YouTube and social media channels, hinting at a new violet color that some expect to be exactly like the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Speaking of the color, the Fold 8 and Flip 8 devices will continue to use the aluminum frame, and you can expect a larger vapor chamber to support optimum cooling and performance for longer runs.

Their prices are also leaked, showing increases for each variant due to the DRAM shortage, which continues to haunt Samsung and other smartphone makers.

According to the leaks, Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on July 22, 2026, at the Unpacked event. To conclude, from this point forward, these unofficial revelations will continue to increase as we move toward the launch date.