Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 25
Samsung Launches $349.99 Galaxy A27 With $50 Price Hike and Lower-Resolution Cameras
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 25

Samsung Launches $349.99 Galaxy A27 With $50 Price Hike and Lower-Resolution Cameras

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jun 25

Summary

  • $349.99 puts Samsung’s new Galaxy A27 $50 above last year’s A26, even as the budget phone cuts selfie and ultrawide camera resolution and drops to IP64 water resistance.
  • Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is the main upgrade, while key carryovers include 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 5,000mAh battery, a 6.7-inch 120Hz display and a 50-megapixel rear camera.
  • July 14 is the US on-sale date, with only a black model offered there; international markets get blue and pink versions and an earlier July 3 release.
  • Industry-wide cost pressure is hitting cheaper phones especially hard, with Samsung’s increase following broader price rises and some rivals scaling back budget-line plans.

Insights

Is Samsung's Galaxy A27 trading essential hardware like expandable storage and better cameras for its new AI capabilities?
As phone prices rise, will buyers accept fewer hardware features in exchange for smarter software and longer support?