Samsung Galaxy S27 Leaks and Price Rumors

Leaked screen protectors published by SammyGuru on October 20, 2026, show that the Samsung Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Plus, and Galaxy S27 Ultra retain rounded corners and centered punch-hole selfie camera cutouts similar to prior models.

Rumored screen dimensions measure 6.27 inches for the base Galaxy S27, 6.66 inches for the Galaxy S27 Plus, and 6.89 inches for the largest Galaxy S27 Ultra.

The rumored Galaxy S27 Pro - expected to feature a 6.47-inch display and Ultra-level camera features without an S Pen - is entirely missing from the leaked screen protector lineup.

Samsung is expected to officially unveil the Galaxy S27 series at its annual Galaxy Unpacked event in January or February 2027.

Leaked case images shared in October 2026 by tipster Ice Universe show that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature wide rectangular camera plateaus spanning nearly the entire width of the devices.

The standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ will retain a vertical column of cameras in the top corner, mimicking the layout of current-generation models.

Physical dimensions for the series range from the smallest base Galaxy S27 up to the 6.89-inch Galaxy S27 Ultra, with the Pro model utilizing a compact 6.47-inch display.

Samsung plans to increase launch prices across the Galaxy S27 lineup compared to previous generation flagships due to rising component costs.

The Galaxy S27 series is officially scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027, with a launch expected between January and February.

Leaker Lanzuk reports that Samsung is planning a January launch for the Galaxy S27 series, returning to its traditional timeline after the Galaxy S26 was delayed to late February 2026.

Samsung is debating whether to equip the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra with advanced LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage due to soaring component costs and tight supply amid an ongoing memory crisis.

Price increases of $75 to $100 are reportedly expected for top-tier configurations, potentially pushing the Galaxy S27 Ultra price even higher.

Protective case leaks indicate the Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus will keep a pill-shaped camera module, while the Pro and Ultra models adopt a larger rectangular module.

Pre-production testing for the Galaxy S27 Ultra has faced unconfirmed rumors of overheating with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, which could potentially force a switch to Samsung's Exynos 2700.

Leaked Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology certification documents spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav indicate that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27+ will omit ultra-wideband connectivity, a short-range wireless radio technology.

If confirmed, the removal breaks a six-year tradition of including ultra-wideband on Plus-tier flagship models that began with the Galaxy S21+.

The certification filings show ultra-wideband support being restricted exclusively to the higher-end Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra models.

Losing ultra-wideband means users will have to rely on standard Bluetooth for item tracking and near-field communication for digital car keys, sacrificing centimeter-level location precision and hands-free unlocking.

The Galaxy S27+ is also expected to miss out on faster wired charging and selfie camera upgrades reserved for the Pro and Ultra models.

Leaked specifications indicate the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature display bezels measuring 1.28mm and a rear camera bump thickness of 4.69mm.

The upcoming flagship is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027 alongside the standard Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, and Galaxy S27 Pro models.

Only the Pro and Ultra variants will adopt a new horizontal rear camera plateau design, while the base and plus models retain their previous appearance.

The device is rumored to include a triple-rear camera configuration featuring a 200-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.

Leakers report the phone will measure 163.76 by 78.25 by 7.97 millimeters and weigh 218 grams, housing an expected larger battery.

According to reports from October 2026, the base Samsung Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus will retain a 12-megapixel selfie camera, marking the fourth consecutive generation using the same front sensor.

The higher-end Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra are rumored to receive a new 16-megapixel front-facing camera with a potential square sensor enabling landscape selfies without rotating the phone.

The standard Galaxy S27 models will also reuse older rear camera hardware, featuring a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x zoom.

Despite the lack of camera upgrades, the Galaxy S27 series is expected to launch with higher price tags in spring 2027 due to an ongoing DRAM crisis.

Leaked pricing targets for the Galaxy S27 lineup put the base model at $899, the Plus at $1,099, the Pro at $1,299, and the Ultra at $1,399, according to tipster @phonefuturist on October 8, 2026.

The Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus are expected to use the M14+ organic light-emitting diode panel, while the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will use the newer M16 display panel, which offers higher brightness and better energy efficiency.

Samsung is expected to officially announce the Galaxy S27 series in February 2027, continuing its tradition of early-year flagship releases.

RAM prices have risen over 400% through 2026, creating ongoing component cost pressures that make these targeted launch prices subject to change before the official release.

Leaker Ice Universe reported on October 5, 2026, that the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will launch in four base color options: Black, White, Blue, and Light Pink.

The Light Pink variant replaces Cobalt Violet from the previous generation, while a new shade of blue succeeds Sky Blue for general retail channels.

Samsung is reportedly dropping the 3x telephoto camera on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, relying instead on digital zoom from the 200 megapixel main camera alongside a 5x periscope telephoto lens.

The smartphone is expected to feature a fresh design highlighted by a rectangular camera module spanning nearly the full width of the back.

Production of the 6.89-inch display is scheduled to begin later in October 2026, ahead of the device's expected launch in the first quarter of 2027.

South Korean tipsters report that Samsung plans to increase prices across the Galaxy S27 lineup, with baseline hikes expected to range between $74 and $100.

The Galaxy S27 Ultra base model may start at $1,399, while higher storage tiers like 512GB and 1TB could see even steeper jumps, potentially pushing the 1TB model toward $2,000.

The price increases are primarily driven by a global shortage of NAND flash memory and high-performance RAM caused by heavy AI industry demand.

Samsung plans to equip the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra models with more expensive, next-generation LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.1 storage.

Leaked protective cases for the Galaxy S27 Ultra confirm a shift away from individual floating lenses to a unified, horizontal rear camera island design.

The latest case designs reveal a layout featuring two primary lenses on the left and a secondary vertical oval housing a third telephoto camera and an LED flash.

Current accessory molds lack a visible cutout for the laser autofocus sensor, sparking uncertainty regarding whether the hardware is hidden under glass or integrated into existing camera housings.

The S27 Ultra is expected to feature a 200-megapixel main sensor capable of 3x telephoto zoom, alongside a new OLED display material and improved battery specifications.

The Galaxy S27 series will likely retain 12GB of RAM across most models, with only the 1TB Galaxy S27 Ultra variant offering an upgrade to 16GB of RAM.

Samsung is expected to integrate advanced LPDDR6 memory and UFS 5.1 storage standards into the S27 Ultra and S27 Pro models, marking a performance jump over the S26 generation.

Upgrades to M16 OLED display panels for Pro and Ultra models, alongside the inclusion of 12GB RAM in base configurations, are fueling expectations of a significant retail price increase.

Regulatory filings from China's 3C certification body confirm the upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will both support 60W wired charging.

The Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to feature a 5,700mAh battery, a 14% increase over the 5,000mAh capacity maintained in the Ultra line since 2021.

The new Galaxy S27 Pro model, identified by model number SM-S957, will include a 5,200mAh battery, exceeding the capacity of the current Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Samsung is expanding its flagship lineup to four tiers in early 2027, positioning the Pro model between the base S27 and the top-tier Ultra.

Samsung is currently testing Micron's LPDDR5X memory for the Galaxy S27 series, signaling a potential move away from using next-generation LPDDR6 RAM across the entire lineup.

Micron is reportedly seeking a 50% price premium for its LPDDR5X chips compared to Samsung's internal memory division, significantly higher than the typical 20-30% markup for new-generation components.

Rising component costs, including Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processors priced over $300 and expensive M16 OLED display materials, are driving the Galaxy S27 Ultra toward record-high retail pricing.

Industry reports suggest a hardware split where the standard and Plus models utilize LPDDR5X memory and Exynos 2700 processors, while only the Pro or Ultra models may receive LPDDR6 RAM.

Samsung is evaluating five Galaxy S27 Ultra prototypes with battery capacities ranging from 5,700mAh to 6,000mAh, marking a departure from the 5,000mAh capacity standard maintained since 2020.

Engineers tested a 7,000mAh prototype by removing the integrated S Pen stylus to reclaim internal space, though the company appears unlikely to drop the stylus in the final production model.

The capacity increases are enabled by silicon-carbon anode technology, which allows for higher energy density in the same physical footprint, a chemistry Samsung first deployed in its July 2026 Galaxy Z Fold 8 series.

Adopting silicon-carbon cells increases manufacturing costs by $22 million to $28 million per million units compared to conventional lithium-ion packs, potentially impacting the final retail price of the flagship device.

Samsung is shifting the Galaxy S27 Ultra to a horizontal camera island design, abandoning the vertical layout used in previous generations to improve table stability and accommodate magnetic Qi2 charging accessories.

Leaked CAD models suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra may launch in two different sizes, marking a potential first for the Ultra flagship tier.

The 2027 lineup is expected to expand to four models, introducing a new Galaxy S27 Pro positioned between the Plus and Ultra variants, with the Ultra and Pro models likely utilizing a 2-nanometer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor.

Hardware upgrades for the Ultra model reportedly include a 200-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, and a 5,700 milliamp-hour silicon-carbon battery.