Galaxy S27 and S27+ May Get 8GB RAM Variants as Memory Prices Rise

Samsung may bring back 8GB of RAM for the Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ to keep their starting prices in check. Tipster @kro_roe claims Samsung is considering 8GB variants alongside the previously leaked 12GB versions, as reported on October 20. The reason given is the ongoing shortage and rising cost of memory and storage chips. Samsung hasn’t confirmed any of this, and the phones aren’t expected until early 2027.

The table combines this leak with earlier ones, so treat the exact pairings as tentative. Only the 8GB option for the S27 and S27+ is new. One follow-up report adds that 8GB may apply only in some regions, and that no other credible source has claimed 8GB for this series, with earlier leaks pointing to 12GB as standard. The Pro’s 16GB option is a separate claim: the same tipster says Samsung is still weighing it, while another leaker ties 16GB on the Pro to a 1TB model. The Ultra’s 1TB version is reportedly still planned, though higher storage costs could make it pricier.

The tipster also says Samsung may use different UFS storage versions across the lineup to control costs, so two models with the same capacity could differ in speed. The reports don’t name the versions. Earlier leaks pointed to LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.1 storage for the Pro and Ultra, while the standard S27 and S27+ were not expected to get either upgrade.

On pricing, the claim is that 8GB models could help hold down the starting prices of the S27 and S27+, while 12GB versions might cost more. Samsung may also scale back storage upgrade promotions in favor of smaller discounts or other launch offers. No prices have been reported, and the memory cost pressure adds to the Qualcomm chip price hike that could already push the S27 Ultra’s price up.

Whether 8GB would be a real drawback depends on the software and how you use the phone, and no S27 performance tests exist yet. For the latest on the Ultra, see our Galaxy S27 Ultra roundup.

M Adnan Akram

M Adnan Akram is the founder and lead writer at Phoonomo, covering mobile technology with a primary focus on Apple and the broader smartphone industry, alongside emerging developments in AI. He follows product launches, spec leaks, and industry trends closely to keep readers informed with timely updates.