Samsung Galaxy A27 5G may launch in India soon: Expected price, leaked specs and key features
Follow UsSamsung Galaxy A27 5G may launch in India later this month.
It is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip.
Other notable upgrades could be a 12MP selfie camera and 45W fast wired charging.
The Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 debuted last month, and now, according to the latest leaks and rumours, Samsung could be preparing to launch the Galaxy A27 soon. While there’s no confirmation of the exact launch date yet, several reports suggest we are getting close to the launch. A Samsung phone with model number SM-A276B was recently spotted on Geekbench, running on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, heavily implying that this could be the upcoming Galaxy A27. And yes, you read that right, if this listing is to be believed, then Samsung could be ditching Exynos in favour of a Snapdragon chipset.
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Here is everything you need to know about the rumoured Samsung Galaxy A27 5G.
Galaxy A27: The price problem
Before we get down to the nitty-gritty of the hardware, let’s talk about the price. We all know that component prices have risen because of the huge demand in AI. Because of this, all phones released in 2026 have seen price hikes. Even in the Galaxy A series, the A37 and A57 now start upwards of Rs 40,000 and Rs 50,000, respectively, in India. Seeing this, I am expecting that the Galaxy A27 could land around the Rs 30,000 price point in India.
Of course, this will put Samsung in a tricky spot. At around Rs 30,000, you’re bumping into phones like the Nothing Phone 4a or even older flagships that you can buy these days with offers and discounts. So, asking people to pay a premium for a Snapdragon 6 series chip and the rest of the hardware that comes with it could be a tough sell.
I’m curious to see if the Samsung brand name and that promised software support are enough to keep people interested, or if they’ll start looking elsewhere for better value.
Galaxy A27: Under the hood, more of the same?
Ditching Exynos in favour of Qualcomm is definitely going to be the big talking point here. The previous Galaxy A26 used the Exynos 1380, and that chipset is an okay mid-range SoC. It gets you through the regular stuff like browsing, texting, and Instagram scrolling, but it does struggle a bit under pressure. Now, moving to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 could probably help with efficiency, but early Geekbench scores (777 in single-core, 1,802 in multi-core) aren’t exactly the best, considering the phone’s segment. Additionally, the leaks also suggest that there could be 6GB RAM as the baseline. Also expected is One UI 8.5 atop Android 16, and a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Galaxy A27: The camera and battery situation
Now, apart from the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip and the supposed ‘price hike’, the camera specs are also looking the same as last year’s A26. The Galaxy A27 is said to feature a triple-rear camera system, including a 50MP primary, an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro lens. Interestingly, the selfie camera might drop from 13MP to 12MP. But, before you think of it as a downgrade, rumour has it the sensor is actually larger, which should mean better photos with better exposure.
However, the real highlight for me is the jump to 45W fast wired charging. Rumours suggest the Galaxy A27 could feature the same 5,000mAh battery as its siblings, the Galaxy A37 and A57, but on the good side, charging speeds could be bumped to 45W, up from 25W on the Galaxy A26.
Galaxy A26: Closing thoughts
Overall, it will be interesting to see how well the market receives the Galaxy A27 once it finally goes official. We can expect it to launch sometime later this month.
In terms of the rumoured changes, what’s really standing out right now is the new 12MP selfie camera, 45W charging and the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, which I am not sure whether to call an upgrade or downgrade over the Exynos 1380. But let’s hope Samsung has some surprises for us in store with this one.
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