Samsung releases new affordable smartphone with six years of software updates

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy A series portfolio with the launch of the all-new Galaxy A27 smartphone. It comes as a direct successor to last year’s Galaxy A26 5G (curr. at $262.99 on Amazon) and brings significant upgrades in terms of processor. However, the company has downgraded the camera system. 

Speaking more precisely, the Galaxy A27 now features a 5 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a step down from the 8 MP of its predecessor. Plus, you now get a 12 MP selfie camera. For context, the A26 5G comes with a 13 MP front camera. On the positive side, Samsung still offers the same 50 MP OIS-enabled main camera and a 2 MP macro lens found on the last generation model. 

This time around, Samsung went with Qualcomm instead of its in-house Exynos processor. The smartphone is powered by a 4 nm-based Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage with room for storage expansion up to 2 TB via a microSD card. As for the screen, it comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Dimensionally, it measures 7.8 mm (0.30 inch) in thickness and weighs around 200 grams (0.44 lbs). 

Nevertheless, it retains the same 5,000 mAh battery capacity as its predecessor and supports 25 W wired charging. Software-wise, the IP64-rated device runs Android 16-based One UI 8.5 out of the box, and Samsung has promised six major Android OS updates (Android 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22) and six years of security patches until 2032. 

Available in black, blue, and light pink colorways, the Galaxy A27 5G starts at €349 for the 128 GB model, while the 256 GB model is priced at €439. The smartphone will be available from July 3rd in Europe via Samsung’s official website and other authorized retailers.