Samsung Quietly Launches Galaxy A27 5G with Six OS Upgrades

Samsung has quietly launched the Galaxy A27 5G, a new affordable mid-range smartphone. The phone brings a slim build, a big AMOLED screen, AI features, longer software support, and more. As of now, the company has listed the device on its Czech Republic website, though other regions should follow soon.

Here are some of the key features of Galaxy A27 5G

The Galaxy A27 5G features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with slimmer bezels. Thanks to the slim 7.8 mm body, you can hold and carry the phone easily. It boasts Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ for improved durability and an IP64 rating for protection against dirt and splashes.

Furthermore, the Galaxy A27 5G features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip. Samsung equipped the phone with a 5,000 mAh battery, promising up to 23 hours of video playback on a full charge. The device supports 25W fast charging, letting you quickly top it up.

In the camera department, the Galaxy A27 5G packs a linear grouped triple camera layout on the back. It sports a 50 MP main lens, a 5 MP ultrawide unit, and a 2 MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calls, we get a 12 MP front camera.

Samsung has also integrated a host of useful AI features, such as Object Eraser and voice transcription. The Object Eraser tool lets users remove unwanted objects from photos, while the latter helps convert recorded speech and calls into text. In addition, you can use Circle to Search with Google to find multiple items by simply circling on your screen.

On the software front, the Galaxy A27 5G runs Android 16 QPR2-based One UI 8.5 out of the box. The phone will receive six OS upgrades and six years of Security and Maintenance releases. It comes in Black, Blue, Light Green, and Light Pink color options. The configurations include 128GB and 256GB storage variants.

As of now, Samsung has not shared the pricing of the Galaxy A27 5G. We’ll let you know when the company reveals the costs and availability.