Samsung Galaxy S27 rumours: launch date, price, specs and new features for 2027
Release timeline and launch expectations
Analysts predict the Samsung Galaxy S27 family will debut in early 2027, most likely in February or March. Samsung may revert to its traditional January reveal followed by a February market release, after the delayed February 26 announcement of the Galaxy S26.
Pricing outlook
Early estimates suggest a starting price of £879 or $899 for the base Galaxy S27, mirroring the launch price of the Galaxy S26. Inflationary pressure from memory shortages and rising chipset costs could push prices higher, but Samsung might absorb some of the increase to stay competitive against the Oppo Find X9 Pro and OnePlus 15.
Potential model lineup
Rumours point to at least four variants: Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Ultra and a new Galaxy S27 Pro. A fifth model, the Galaxy S27 Edge, could also appear, targeting fans of compact phones with a 5.8‑inch display and a thin 4mm chassis.
Design overhaul and camera changes
The Ultra is expected to feature a more horizontal camera bump, reminiscent of the Honor 600 Pro, while the Pro may adopt a slightly smaller 6.6‑inch panel. Variable aperture is likely to be dropped to control component costs, and the 3x telephoto lens could disappear from the Ultra, leaving a revised main sensor possibly up to 200 MP. The Pro might retain a 12 MP 3x telephoto unit.
Chipset and performance upgrades
Samsung appears set to launch two flagship processors: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (or an Extreme variant) for the Ultra in most markets, and the new Exynos 2700 for the S27 Pro and possibly the standard S27 in select regions. Both chips will support on‑device AI and may pair with LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, delivering faster app launches and better power efficiency.
Battery capacity and charging
The Galaxy S27 Ultra could receive a 5700 mAh battery, while the Pro may get a 5200 mAh cell. Standard S27 and S27+ models are expected to retain the 5000 mAh size but could see faster charging rates, potentially moving beyond the 25 W and 45 W limits of the S26 series.
Privacy display and selfie camera improvements
Privacy Display, first seen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is likely to roll out to the S27 Ultra and S27 Pro, but not to the base S27 or S27+. The front‑facing camera may be upgraded to a 16 MP sensor with portrait and landscape modes, echoing the iPhone 17 selfie enhancements.
Software and UI refinements
One UI 9.5 is rumored to bring subtle visual polish, new widget shading and a secure app lock feature that requires a second biometric scan. Samsung may also experiment with a translucent widget style inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass, but with improved readability.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S27 series promises a mix of incremental upgrades and bold new features, aiming to reclaim leadership in the premium smartphone market as competitors like the Oppo Find X9 Pro and OnePlus 15 push the envelope on battery size and refresh rates.
