Samsung announced the Galaxy A27 5G today, and the headline upgrade this year is one that actually matters for everyday use: the switch from Exynos to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. That single change addresses the most consistent criticism of recent A-series phones, and it gives the A27 5G a noticeably stronger foundation than its predecessor.
The phone goes on sale starting July 3 in the first markets, with the US getting it on July 14 at $349.99 which is $50 more than the Galaxy A26 launched at. That price bump will raise eyebrows, especially since the camera hardware hasn’t changed and charging is still capped at 25W. But the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 on a 4nm process paired with LPDDR5X RAM is a meaningful efficiency and performance jump, and Samsung is backing the device with six years of OS and security updates through 2032. That kind of long-term commitment is rare at this price point and genuinely changes the value calculation for buyers who hold onto phones for three or four years.
The display gets a visual refresh too. Samsung has moved to an Infinity-O punch-hole design, dropping the older notch style. The panel itself is a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED running at 120Hz with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and up to 800 nits brightness solid across the board for a sub-$350 device.
Camera setup carries over largely unchanged: 50MP main with OIS, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and a 12MP front camera capable of 4K video. Nothing surprising, but OIS on the main sensor at this price remains a practical advantage for everyday shooting. Battery is 5,000mAh with 25W wired charging, which is the most obvious area where Samsung has held back. Competitors in this range are pushing 45W and above, so this will be a sticking point for some buyers.
Build is 7.8mm thin at 200g, with IP64 dust and splash resistance and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Colors are Black, Blue, Light Green, and Light Pink.
