According to a new rumor from South Korea, the Galaxy S27 series will see a price hike of at least KRW 130,000 (about $95) compared to predecessors. The increase primarily targets the base model, while more expensive storage tiers will see larger jumps than the Galaxy S26. For example, the S26 Ultra launched at $1,299 for 256GB, with 512GB costing $1,499.
The S27 Ultra base model might start at $1,399, and the 512GB version could reach $1,549 or higher. The 1TB S27 Ultra could approach $2,000, compared to the S26 Ultra's $1,799 launch price. The rumor attributes the increases to the ongoing chip shortage driven by AI demand.
Additionally, Samsung is expected to equip the top-tier S27 Ultra with LPDDR6 RAM, which is more expensive than LPDDR5X. This pricing applies specifically to the South Korean market, though it may influence global pricing. The information stems from an unconfirmed Korean source.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing