Samsung warns of lower smartphone shipments in 2027 as memory costs rise

Samsung expects to ship fewer smartphones in 2027, with higher memory and component costs hitting entry-level and mid-range segments hardest. Its mobile division posted a second consecutive quarterly operating loss. The company is betting on a more distinct Galaxy S27 lineup, improved foldables, Intelligent Eyewear in Q4, and research into TriFold and "Glass" form factors.

• Samsung's mobile division posted a second straight quarterly operating loss
• Fewer entry-level and mid-range models expected in 2027 due to memory prices
• Galaxy S27 to focus on privacy displays, battery life and AP performance
• Exynos 2700 on schedule; new 200MP sensors to enter mass production