Samsung may skip LPDDR6 and UFS 5.0 on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, tip suggests
A recent tip indicates Samsung could forgo next‑generation LPDDR6 memory and UFS 5.0 storage on the Galaxy S27 Ultra. According to the leaker Lanzuk, the odds of seeing those components in mass‑market units are dropping sharply due to constrained supply.
Insufficient supply for high‑volume production
Lanzuk reports that the “current situation” is unfavorable for broad adoption of LPDDR6 and UFS 5.0. Only a handful of large OEMs are likely to secure these parts, and even then primarily for limited‑run or special‑edition flagships rather than mainstream models. That limited chip availability reduces the likelihood Samsung could obtain enough LPDDR6 or UFS 5.0 modules for a high‑volume device such as the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Why Samsung might skip the upgrade
Samsung’s standard (non‑folding) flagship lineup sells at far higher volumes than many competitors. Even if the company can reserve a small allocation of LPDDR6 or UFS 5.0 for a few special units, scaling that supply to full production would be a major logistical and commercial challenge. That supply issue is the main reason Samsung is reportedly considering sticking with older memory and storage tech on the S27 Ultra.
How this compares with the S26 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra shipped with LPDDR5X and UFS 4.1. Moving to LPDDR6 and UFS 5.0 would have been a meaningful generational leap. If Samsung abandons those components for the S27 Ultra, the next flagship could keep memory and storage technologies largely in line with the S26 Ultra, at least until availability improves.
What to watch next
This report is based on third‑party sourcing focused on component inventories. Supply dynamics can change between now and launch, so Samsung’s final decision may differ. We’ll watch for further leaks and official confirmations as the S27 Ultra rollout approaches.
