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Galaxy S27, S27 Pro and S27 UltraRelease date, price, specs and rumors

Every claim about Samsung's Galaxy S27 series in one place: what Samsung has confirmed, credible reports and leaks on the release date, price, lineup, chips, screens, cameras and batteries, each labeled and dated.

Updated · 11 confirmed · 14 reported · 12 rumors

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Latest

  1. The price leaker revises its targets up to $999 through $1,499.
  2. Korean reports: phone production from December, unveiling as early as January 2027, and prices about $75 to $100 above Samsung’s original plan.
  3. A tipster says the S27 Pro and Ultra screens support DC dimming.
  • Announced?Confirmed No. Samsung has not announced the Galaxy S27, an Unpacked date or a price.
  • Release dateReported Not set. A Korean report says phone production starts in December 2026 and the phones could be shown as early as January 2027.
  • LineupReported Four models in database and certification filings: S27, S27+, a new S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. No credible sign of an S27 Edge.
  • PriceRumor Not set. One leak says $999 to $1,499, with no region named. A Korean newspaper says Samsung may set prices about $75 to $100 above its original plan. S26 prices are already $100 above launch.
  • ChipReported Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe and Snapdragon in the US and China for the S27, S27+ and Pro. The Ultra is disputed.
  • BatteryReported China certification records list rated batteries of 5,534 mAh for the Ultra and 5,087 mAh for the Pro, likely sold as about 5,700 and 5,200 mAh. Both charge at 60W wired.
  • CamerasRumor The Ultra drops its 3x lens: a new 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide and 50MP 5x telephoto.

Confirmed so far

Only what the company has said, filed or listed.

  1. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 series at Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose.Samsung Newsroom
  2. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series at Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose.Samsung Newsroom
  3. Samsung sent invitations for Galaxy Unpacked on Feb. 25, 2026, in San Francisco, about two weeks before the event.Samsung Newsroom
  4. Samsung announced the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. US launch prices: $899.99, $1,099.99 and $1,299.99. General sale began March 11, 2026.Samsung press release
  5. Galaxy S26 Ultra specs: 6.9-inch QHD+ 120Hz screen with Privacy Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 12GB of RAM (16GB with 1TB), 200MP main camera, 5,000 mAh battery, 60W wired and 25W wireless charging.Samsung press release
  6. Samsung’s chip unit said it plans to win flagship processor design deals in the second half of 2026, and its foundry plans to start making mobile chips on its second-generation 2nm process.Samsung first-quarter results
  7. Samsung said its chip unit secured orders for a next-generation flagship processor. Its phone and network unit posted an operating loss of 0.7 trillion won for the quarter. No new Galaxy S phone was named.Samsung second-quarter results
  8. Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 FE, the first S26 model to launch with One UI 9 on Android 17, at $699.99 in the US. Sales began Sept. 4 in select markets.Samsung Newsroom and its US store
  9. Samsung began rolling out One UI 9 to the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra.Samsung Newsroom
  10. Samsung’s US store lists the S26 from $999.99, the S26+ from $1,199.99 and the S26 Ultra from $1,399.99 (1TB: $1,999.99). That is $100 above launch prices ($200 for the 1TB Ultra). The S26 FE stays at $699.99.Samsung’s US online store
  11. Samsung’s newsroom and US store list no Galaxy S27 model, no date and no price.Samsung Newsroom and its US store

Rumors and reports

Not confirmed. Each line shows where the claim comes from, when it first appeared and where it stands today.

Release date

  • ReportedSamsung’s production plan has initial volumes of four new flagships starting in December 2026, with an unveiling as early as January 2027.a Korean news report citing industry sources and a production plan shared with suppliers · first seen Oct 12, 2026Holding On Oct. 2 a Korean IT news site said some parts entered mass production in September, with wider production in mid-October.

Price

  • RumorPrices of $999 for the S27, $1,199 for the S27+, $1,399 for the S27 Pro and $1,499 for the S27 Ultra. The leaker did not say which region.a social-media account that posts price targets, with little track record · first seen Oct 7, 2026Holding On Oct. 7 the account posted US and Korea targets of $899, $1,099, $1,299 and $1,399 or $1,499, and higher international prices. On Oct. 14 it raised them after another leaker said its numbers were old. The new set matches the old international prices.
  • ReportedSamsung is weighing S27 launch prices 100,000 to about 139,000 won (about $75 to $100) above its original plan, because memory costs more.a Korean daily newspaper · first seen Oct 11, 2026Holding The report is about prices in Korea. On Sept. 30 a Korean blogger said the base S27 would cost at least 130,000 won more in Korea, with bigger jumps for more storage.

Design

  • RumorThe S27 Ultra keeps the S26 Ultra’s shape and S Pen, but moves to a wide camera plateau with three cameras. It is 7.9mm thick and weighs 218 grams.a well-known leaker with a strong Samsung record · first seen Aug 23, 2026Holding Weight and thickness came Sept. 30. Leakers disagree on where each lens sits on the plateau. The S27 and S27+ keep the old pill-shaped camera layout in leaked renders.
  • RumorS27 Ultra colors: Black, Blue, Light Pink and White, plus a special Violet.a well-known leaker with a strong Samsung record · first seen Oct 5, 2026Holding
  • RumorS27 Ultra screen protectors are nearly the same as the S26 Ultra’s, so the front design barely changes.a well-known leaker with a strong Samsung record · first seen Oct 1, 2026Holding

Display

  • ReportedThe S27 Pro and S27 Ultra use Samsung Display’s new M16 OLED panel. The S27 and S27+ get an M14-class panel.a Korean IT daily citing industry sources · first seen Sep 11, 2026Holding The Oct. 7 price leak also lists M16 for Pro and Ultra and M14+ for the cheaper two.
  • ReportedOnly the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra get the Privacy Display that blocks side views.a Korean IT daily · first seen Sep 8, 2026Holding In April the same daily said the Pro would get it. A July report said every S27 model except an FE would get it.
  • ReportedScreen sizes: S27 6.27 inches, S27+ 6.66 inches, S27 Pro 6.47 inches and S27 Ultra 6.89 inches. Panel production starts in October 2026.a Korean IT news site citing the panel maker’s plans · first seen Oct 2, 2026Holding The 6.47-inch Pro size first appeared in May 2026. The same report puts the S27 shipment target at 47 to 48 million units a year.
  • RumorThe S27 Pro and S27 Ultra screens support DC dimming, which cuts screen flicker at low brightness.a social-media tipster with a short track record · first seen Oct 9, 2026Holding A relay said it may be a hybrid system.

Specs

  • ReportedThe S27, S27+ and S27 Pro use Samsung’s Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in the US and China.Korean business and electronics trade newspapers · first seen Jul 6, 2026Holding First said for the Pro in July. In October a trade paper said Exynos 2700 mass production had begun, with a target over 10% above the Exynos 2600.
  • ReportedSamsung is building an Exynos version of the S27 Ultra for Korea and Europe, while US units keep Snapdragon.a Korean business newspaper citing insiders · first seen Sep 1, 2026Holding Disputed. An Oct. 2 trade report said the Ultra decision is still open. An Oct. 8 rumor says every Ultra gets Snapdragon. The last Exynos Ultra was the S22 Ultra in 2022.
  • RumorEvery Galaxy S27 Ultra uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chip. Samsung has no Exynos 2700 volume set aside for it.a Korean blogger who often posts Samsung supply-chain tips · first seen Oct 8, 2026Holding Conflicts with the September report of an Exynos Ultra. Qualcomm announced the 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 in late September but has not named Samsung phones.
  • ReportedIn Samsung’s internal tests, the Exynos 2700 beat both Gen 6 Snapdragon chips. Its multi-core score was 19% higher than the standard chip and 9.5% higher than the top chip.a Korean business daily citing industry sources · first seen Aug 23, 2026Holding These are Samsung-side numbers, not independent tests. The report used the working name “Gen 6 Pro”. Qualcomm launched the chip as the 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
  • RumorRAM and storage: S27 and S27+ get 12GB with 256GB or 512GB. The Pro adds a 1TB option, still with 12GB. The Ultra gets 12GB, or 16GB with 1TB.a Korean blogger who often posts Samsung supply-chain tips · first seen Sep 23, 2026Holding A Korean trade outlet said on Sept. 16 that Samsung is testing cheaper LPDDR5X memory for the lower models, not the newer LPDDR6.

Camera

  • RumorThe S27 Ultra drops the 3x telephoto camera.a well-known leaker with a strong Samsung record · first seen Apr 30, 2026Holding In August a leaked image and renders showed three rear cameras instead of four.
  • RumorThe S27 Ultra uses a new 200MP main sensor of the same size as before.a well-known leaker with a strong Samsung record · first seen Jan 13, 2026Holding The sensor is named as Samsung’s ISOCELL HP6.
  • RumorThe S27 Ultra keeps a 50MP 5x telephoto with a Sony sensor and a 50MP ultrawide, and gets a new 16MP autofocus selfie camera.a hardware leaker with a strong record on European specs · first seen Sep 16, 2026Holding An Aug. 31 claim of a new 4x telephoto was called false by two leakers. The 16MP selfie for Pro and Ultra was first rumored July 3.
  • ReportedThe S27 Pro gets a 12MP 3x telephoto camera.a Korean IT daily citing industry sources · first seen Jul 31, 2026Holding Earlier rumors gave the Pro a 200MP main camera and a 50MP ultrawide. The telephoto is the main camera difference from the Ultra.

Battery

  • ReportedThe S27 Pro has a 5,087 mAh rated battery and the S27 Ultra a 5,534 mAh rated battery. Samsung would likely sell them as about 5,200 and 5,700 mAh.import-export database records, later matched by China 3C certification records · first seen Jul 27, 2026Holding Certification records in September showed the same figures. The S26 Ultra has 5,000 mAh.
  • ReportedWired charging: 25W on the S27, 45W on the S27+ and 60W on the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra.China 3C certification listings · first seen Sep 2, 2026Holding S27 and S27+ listed Sept. 2; Pro and Ultra on Sept. 18. The S26 Ultra also charges at 60W.
  • RumorThe S27 series will most likely use silicon-carbon batteries, starting with the Ultra.an anonymous tipster blog with a limited track record · first seen Apr 19, 2026Holding The tipster said test cells had failed Samsung’s lifespan target and needed rework. No capacity was given for the S27.
  • RumorA camera redesign could free room for built-in Qi2 magnets, but rising costs could shelve the idea for now.a Korean blogger citing a Samsung supplier · first seen Apr 27, 2026Holding An Aug. 23 leaked image of the S27 Ultra showed a round magnet ring. The S26 needs a case for magnetic Qi2 accessories.

Features

  • ReportedThe S27 series ships with One UI 9.5. US S27 Ultra test firmware showed up on Samsung’s servers.test firmware on Samsung’s update servers · first seen Aug 2, 2026Holding Firmware build S958USQU0AZH3. The S26 has run One UI 9 since September.

Name

  • ReportedThe Galaxy S27 lineup grows to four models: S27, S27+, a new S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. The Pro shares Ultra features but has no S Pen.a Korean IT daily citing industry sources · first seen Apr 6, 2026Holding Later supported by database listings and certification filings for all four models.
  • ReportedFour model numbers appear in the GSMA IMEI database: SM-S952U (S27), SM-S956U (S27+), SM-S957B/DS (S27 Pro) and SM-S958U (S27 Ultra).a GSMA IMEI database listing · first seen Jun 25, 2026Holding The base S27 entry surfaced around June 9, 2026. China 3C listings later added SM-S9520 and SM-S9560.

Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Galaxy S27 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra specs are official. Galaxy S27 lines are reports or rumors.

Galaxy S26 Ultra (on sale)Galaxy S27 Ultra (rumored)Galaxy S27 (rumored)
ReleaseOfficial: announced Feb. 25, 2026; on sale March 11Reported: phone production from December 2026, unveiling as early as January 2027Reported: same timing as the Ultra
Price (US)Official: from $1,399.99 (launched at $1,299.99)Rumor: $1,499, region not stated (first US leak said $1,399 or $1,499)Rumor: $999, region not stated (first US leak said $899)
ChipOfficial: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm)Reported: Snapdragon, tipped as the 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. An Exynos 2700 version for Korea and Europe is disputedReported: Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in the US and China
MemoryOfficial: 12GB; 16GB with 1TBRumor: 12GB; 16GB with 1TBRumor: 12GB
DisplayOfficial: 6.9-inch QHD+, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, Privacy DisplayReported: 6.89-inch M16 OLED with Privacy Display. Rumor: DC dimmingReported: 6.27-inch M14-class OLED, no Privacy Display
CamerasOfficial: 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x, 50MP 5xRumor: new 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 5x; no 3x; 16MP autofocus selfieRumor: S26-style camera layout; few sensor details
Battery and chargingOfficial: 5,000 mAh; 60W wired, 25W wirelessReported: 5,534 mAh rated (about 5,700 typical), 60W wired. Rumor: built-in Qi2 magnetsReported: 25W wired; no credible battery leak yet
StorageOfficial: 256GB, 512GB or 1TBRumor: 256GB, 512GB or 1TBRumor: 256GB or 512GB

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Galaxy S27 FAQ

When does the Galaxy S27 come out?

Reported Samsung hasn’t said. A Korean report says phone production starts in December 2026 and the phones could be shown as early as January 2027. The last three launches came on Jan. 17, 2024, Jan. 22, 2025 and Feb. 25, 2026.

When is Galaxy Unpacked 2027?

Reported No date yet. A Korean report says the phones could be shown as early as January 2027. For the S26, Samsung sent invitations about two weeks before the event.

How much will the Galaxy S27 cost?

Rumor No official price. One leak says $999 for the S27 up to $1,499 for the Ultra, without naming a region. A Korean newspaper says Samsung may set prices about $75 to $100 above its original plan. Galaxy S26 prices in Samsung’s US store are already $100 above launch.

Will the Galaxy S27 use Snapdragon or Exynos?

Reported Reports say the S27, S27+ and S27 Pro use Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe and Snapdragon in the US and China. The Ultra is disputed; the newest rumor says Snapdragon everywhere.

What cameras will the Galaxy S27 Ultra have?

Rumor Leakers expect three rear cameras: a new 200MP main, a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP 5x telephoto. The 3x lens goes, and a 16MP autofocus selfie camera is new.

How big is the battery, and how fast does it charge?

Reported China certification records list rated batteries of 5,534 mAh for the Ultra and 5,087 mAh for the Pro. Samsung would likely sell them as about 5,700 and 5,200 mAh. Both charge at 60W wired. The S27 is listed at 25W and the S27+ at 45W.

Galaxy S27 vs Galaxy S26: what changes?

Reported Reports point to a new S27 Pro model, newer 2nm chips, bigger batteries and new M16 screens on the Pro and Ultra, and a new camera design on the Ultra. The base S27 looks much like the S26.

Will there be a Galaxy S27 Edge or S27 Plus?

Reported An S27+ shows up in certification filings. No credible report points to an S27 Edge; the new fourth model is the S27 Pro.

Should I buy a Galaxy S26 now or wait?

Reported The S27 is likely three to five months away and may cost more. If you need a phone now, the S26 is the current model and often on sale. If you can wait, the Pro and Ultra are tipped for bigger batteries.

Timeline

  1. Jan 17, 2024Confirmed Samsung unveils the Galaxy S24 series in San Jose.
  2. Jan 22, 2025Confirmed Samsung unveils the Galaxy S25 series in San Jose.
  3. Jan 13, 2026Rumor A leaker tips a new 200MP main sensor for the S27 Ultra.
  4. Feb 25, 2026Confirmed Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 series in San Francisco; sales start March 11.
  5. Apr 6, 2026Reported A Korean IT daily reports a four-model S27 lineup with a new S27 Pro.
  6. Apr 30, 2026Confirmed Samsung’s chip unit says it plans to win flagship processor deals in the second half.
  7. Apr 30, 2026Rumor A leaker says the S27 Ultra drops its 3x telephoto camera.
  8. Jun 25, 2026Reported All four S27 model numbers appear in the GSMA IMEI database.
  9. Jul 6, 2026Reported A Korean newspaper says the S27 Pro uses Exynos 2700 outside North America.
  10. Jul 30, 2026Confirmed Samsung’s Q2 results mention orders for a next-generation flagship chip and a 2nm mobile ramp.
  11. Aug 23, 2026Rumor A leaked image shows the S27 Ultra’s wide camera plateau and a magnet ring.
  12. Aug 23, 2026Reported A Korean daily says the Exynos 2700 beat Snapdragon in Samsung’s internal tests.
  13. Aug 27, 2026Confirmed Samsung launches the Galaxy S26 FE at $699.99.
  14. Sep 1, 2026Reported A Korean newspaper says Samsung is building an Exynos S27 Ultra for Korea and Europe.
  15. Sep 2, 2026Reported China 3C lists the S27 at 25W and the S27+ at 45W wired charging.
  16. Sep 11, 2026Reported A Korean IT daily says the Pro and Ultra get the new M16 OLED panel.
  17. Sep 18, 2026Reported China 3C lists the Pro and Ultra with 60W charging and the leaked battery sizes.
  18. Oct 1, 2026Reported News reports say Samsung raised US Galaxy S26 prices by $100; the S26 Ultra now starts at $1,399.99.
  19. Oct 2, 2026Reported Korean reports: Exynos 2700 and S27 screens enter mass production; Ultra chip choice still open.
  20. Oct 7, 2026Rumor A social-media account leaks US price targets for the S27 from $899 to $1,399 or $1,499.
  21. Oct 8, 2026Rumor A Korean blogger says every S27 Ultra will use Snapdragon.
  22. Oct 9, 2026Rumor A tipster says the S27 Pro and Ultra screens support DC dimming.
  23. Oct 12, 2026Reported Korean reports: phone production from December, unveiling as early as January 2027, and prices about $75 to $100 above Samsung’s original plan.
  24. Oct 14, 2026Rumor The price leaker revises its targets up to $999 through $1,499.

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  1. Tracker opened: 11 confirmed facts and 26 rumors and reports, each labeled and dated.
  2. Checked Samsung’s newsroom and its US store: no Galaxy S27, no date and no price; Galaxy S26 list prices are $100 higher than at launch ($200 for the 1TB Ultra).

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