Samsung Galaxy A27 Debuts With Upgrades and Higher Price
WHO:
TechRadar - Samsung is the manufacturer of the Galaxy A27.
Engadget - Samsung's latest budget phone is the Galaxy A27 5G.
WHAT:
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G features an upgraded Infinity-O display, which minimizes the visible camera area through a discreet punch-hole design.
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G has a slim body measuring 7.8 mm.
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G introduces enhanced AI features, including multi-object recognition in the Circle to Search feature and improved Object Eraser functionality.
samsung.com - Voice Transcription in the Voice Recorder app can now translate as it transcribes in 22 languages.
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G supports a choice of AI assistants, including Google Gemini and Perplexity.
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G is built on Samsung Knox with hardware-backed protection from Knox Vault.
The Verge - The Galaxy A27 is priced at $349.99, which is a $50 increase from the A26.
The Verge - The Galaxy A27 has lower resolution cameras compared to the A26, featuring a 12-megapixel selfie camera and a 5-megapixel ultrawide camera.
Newsweek - The Galaxy A27 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G is powered by the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform.
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G includes a 12 MP front camera that captures a wider range of brightness and richer colors.
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G will be available starting July 3 in select markets in Black, Blue, and Light Pink.
samsung.com - The Galaxy A27 5G supports up to six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades, as well as up to six years of security updates.
TechRadar - The Galaxy A27 has launched with several key upgrades over the A26.
TechRadar - The Galaxy A27 features a new chipset and an upgraded selfie camera.
Engadget - The Galaxy A27 has a $50 price increase compared to its predecessor.
WHERE:
TechRadar - The Galaxy A27 is part of Samsung's product lineup.
WHEN:
samsung.com - Galaxy A27 5G will be available starting July 3 in select markets.
The Verge - The Galaxy A27 will go on sale in the US from July 14th.
Engadget - The Galaxy A27 is described as Samsung's latest budget phone, indicating a recent launch.
WHY:
TechRadar - The upgrades in the Galaxy A27 are aimed at improving user experience over the A26.
HOW:
Engadget - The Galaxy A27 features a stronger chipset compared to previous models.
(UPDATED June 26, 2026 04:21 UTC)
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A27 5G, which features an upgraded Infinity-O display that minimizes the visible camera area with a discreet punch-hole design and a slim body measuring just 7.8 millimeters. This new device also introduces enhanced AI capabilities, including multi-object recognition and improved Object Eraser functionality, along with voice transcription that translates in 22 languages. The Galaxy A27 5G will be available starting July 3 in select markets, supporting various AI assistants like Google Gemini and Perplexity, all built on Samsung Knox for added security.
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(UPDATED June 26, 2026 01:42 UTC)
The Galaxy A27 has been announced with a price tag of $349.99, reflecting a $50 increase from its predecessor, the A26. This new model features lower resolution cameras, including a 12-megapixel selfie camera and a 5-megapixel ultrawide camera. It will be available for purchase in the US starting on July 14th.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 19:39 UTC)
Samsung has announced the Galaxy A27 5G, which features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. The device includes a 12 MP front camera designed to capture a wider range of brightness and richer colors, making it ideal for selfies. The Galaxy A27 5G will be available starting July 3 in select markets, offered in Black, Blue, and Light Pink, and it supports up to six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades, along with six years of security updates.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 17:47 UTC)
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A27 5G, which comes with several key upgrades over its predecessor, the A26. This new budget phone features a stronger chipset and an upgraded selfie camera, reflecting Samsung's commitment to enhancing user experience. Priced at $50 more than the A26, the Galaxy A27 is now part of Samsung's expanding product lineup.