Samsung Galaxy S27 Rumours: Everything We Know So Far
Samsung hasn't confirmed a single detail about the Galaxy S27 lineup yet, but the leak machine is already running hot more than six months out. Here's what's actually solid versus what's industry chatter.
What's confirmed
Confirmed
Nothing official yet. Samsung typically doesn't acknowledge next-gen Galaxy S phones until weeks before an Unpacked event, and that event isn't expected until January or February 2027. Right now every detail below comes from supply-chain sources and analysts, not Samsung.
What's reported (analyst / supply-chain sourced)
Reported
PhoneArena and SamMobile report Samsung may expand the S27 range to four models, adding a "Pro" tier alongside the base, Plus and Ultra, mirroring Apple's Pro/Pro Max split. This would be a first for the Galaxy S line.
Reported
Chipset leaks point to a regional split: a 10-core Exynos 2700 built on Samsung Foundry's 2nm SF2P process for base and Plus models in most markets, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 reserved for US units and reportedly used globally on the Ultra and Pro.
Reported
Tech Advisor and Memeburn both cite reports of native Qi2.2 wireless charging with built-in magnets across the range, which would reportedly require Samsung to redesign the camera housing to fit the new magnetic ring.
Reported
Variable aperture camera tech, previously seen on the Galaxy S9 and S23 Ultra, is rumoured to make a comeback, alongside a Privacy Display mode reportedly rolling out across all four models rather than being an Ultra exclusive.
Reported
No firm pricing has leaked. Analysts floated to Tech Advisor and PhoneArena suggest prices could hold steady with the S26 range, which already saw a hike in 2026, though a further $50-$100 USD increase is considered plausible given rising memory and component costs.
Twisti's opinion
Opinion
If you need a phone now, don't wait on this one. The S27 is realistically seven-plus months away from any announcement, and NZ retail pricing typically lands weeks after that. The current Galaxy S26 range already carries the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset and a mature camera system, and pricing on it will only get more competitive as the S27 rumour cycle heats up. Keep an eye on Twisti for S26 price drops between now and Unpacked 2027 rather than holding out for a phone that isn't even confirmed to exist in its rumoured four-model form.
What we'll update
We'll swap every "reported" tag for "confirmed" as Samsung's own announcements land, and we'll add real NZ retail pricing the moment local carriers and stores list it, not before.
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