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Galaxy A27 5G

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G pairs a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display with expandable storage, 25 W charging, and up to six Android upgrades.

Released · First official release in any country

Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.

Samsung confirms July 3 availability in Australia. Regional listings establish additional markets; this does not imply worldwide availability. US availability began July 14. Samsung Australia: July 3 availability and launch specifications, Samsung US announcement: launch price, release, and 6 GB / 128 GB configuration Checked .

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Display diagonal
6.7 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Options
6 GB / 128 GB8 GB / 128 GB8 GB / 256 GB128 GB storage; RAM not confirmed256 GB storage; RAM not confirmed
Models
4 model numbers across 16 regions See all
Colors
Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink

Is the Galaxy A27 5G right for you?

Galaxy A27 5G is a lower-price route to a large Samsung AMOLED screen and a long software commitment. Its 6.7-inch 120 Hz display and up to six Android upgrades put screen size and support ahead of flagship extras. Samsung announced the US 6 GB / 128 GB model at $349.99; that is a launch price rather than a promise of the price you will pay today.

Expandable storage is a practical reason to consider this model. Samsung lists microSD support up to 2 TB, but the verified UK hybrid tray shares its second SIM position with the card. Check the selected regional model if you need two active SIM cards alongside a large offline music or photo collection.

The protection rating is an important distinction from the Galaxy A57 5G in this catalog. A27 has IP64 splash protection, while Samsung rates A57 at IP68 with specified freshwater immersion conditions. Neither rating makes a phone suitable for beach or pool use. Choosing A27 means accepting its stated protection limits rather than assuming all Galaxy A phones offer the same resistance.

Its 50 MP main camera includes optical stabilization, alongside a 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro camera. Those separate lenses cover different framing needs, but their resolutions are not a measure of photographic quality. The 12 MP front camera lacks autofocus and OIS on the verified UK specification sheet.

A good fit if

  • You want a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen and a documented multi-year update commitment at the A27 US launch price.
  • You want microSD expansion and can accept the shared second SIM/card position on hybrid-SIM models.
  • You can choose the exact local RAM, storage, and color combination before buying rather than importing an assumed global configuration.

Look elsewhere if

  • Consider Galaxy A57 5G if you need its specified IP68 freshwater immersion rating instead of A27 splash protection.
  • Check alternatives if your required regional model cannot combine two SIM cards with expanded storage.
  • Choose another camera configuration if front-camera autofocus or optical stabilization is essential.

Which configuration to choose

US unlocked SM-A276U1 is verified at 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage in Black. Regional listings also establish 8 GB / 128 GB and 8 GB / 256 GB options; the first increases RAM without increasing built-in storage. Choose 256 GB when you need more internal capacity, and check the countries and colors on the exact configuration. A microSD card expands file storage but does not change RAM. The variant list reflects directly checked regional listings; a configuration appearing in one market is not evidence that the same combination is sold in another.

Full specifications

Covers every recorded configuration. When a value varies by configuration, the model numbers it applies to are listed under it.

Design

Width
78.2 mm
Height
162.4 mm
Depth
7.8 mm
Weight
200 g

Display

Panel type
Super AMOLED
Resolution width
1,080 px
Resolution height
2,340 px
Display diagonal
6.7 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Cameras

Main camera resolution
50 MP
Front camera resolution
12 MP
Camera configuration / limitations
50 MP main camera with OIS, 5 MP ultrawide, and 2 MP macro; 12 MP front camera without OIS or autofocus.

Battery

Maximum wired charging
25 W
Charging conditions
Wired charging up to 25 W.
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
  • Not confirmedSM-A276U1
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz on the verified UK modelSM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B, SM-A2760
Bluetooth
  • Not confirmedSM-A276U1
  • 5.1 on the verified UK modelSM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B, SM-A2760
NFC
Not confirmed
Connectivity
  • 5G; exact SIM arrangement and regional bands not confirmedSM-A276U1
  • 5G sub-6 GHz, 4G LTE, USB-C 2.0; two nano-SIM slots with a hybrid second SIM/microSD slot on the verified UK modelSM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B, SM-A2760

Software

Security support end date
  • Not confirmedSM-A276U1
  • 2032-07-31SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B, SM-A2760
Operating system
Android 16 with One UI 8.5 at launch
Update commitment
Up to six Android OS and One UI upgrades and up to six years of security updates from the initial global launch.

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

Durability

Water resistance
IP64; splash resistance, not an immersion rating

Configuration

Memory
6 GB / 8 GB / Not confirmed
Storage
128 GB to 256 GB

Configurations & colors

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Light GreenAvailability varies by market.
  • Light Pink

Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.

Region and modelConfigurationConfirmed marketsColors
United States (unlocked)SM-A276U16 GB / 128 GBUnited StatesBlack
AustraliaSM-A276B/DS6 GB / 128 GBAustraliaBlack
Bangladesh, IndiaSM-A276B/DS6 GB / 128 GBBangladesh, IndiaBlack, Light Green, Light Pink
MexicoSM-A276B6 GB / 128 GBMexicoBlack, Blue, Light Pink
SingaporeSM-A276B/DS6 GB / 128 GBSingaporeBlue
South AfricaSM-A276B/DS6 GB / 128 GBSouth AfricaBlack, Light Green
UAE, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Switzerland, Chile, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Uruguay, VietnamSM-A276B/DS6 GB / 128 GBUAE, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Switzerland, Chile, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Uruguay, VietnamBlack, Blue, Light Pink
Bangladesh, IndiaSM-A276B/DS8 GB / 128 GBBangladesh, IndiaBlack, Light Green, Light Pink
Hong Kong, TaiwanSM-A27608 GB / 128 GBHong Kong, TaiwanBlack, Light Green, Light Pink
ThailandSM-A276B/DS8 GB / 128 GBThailandBlack, Light Pink
UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, VietnamSM-A276B/DS8 GB / 128 GBUAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, VietnamBlack, Blue, Light Pink
Argentina, PeruSM-A276B8 GB / 256 GBArgentina, PeruBlack, Blue, Light Pink
HungarySM-A276B/DS8 GB / 256 GBHungaryBlack, Blue
IndiaSM-A276B/DS8 GB / 256 GBIndiaLight Green
TaiwanSM-A27608 GB / 256 GBTaiwanLight Green, Light Pink
UAE, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, United Kingdom, UruguaySM-A276B/DS8 GB / 256 GBUAE, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, United Kingdom, UruguayBlack, Blue, Light Pink
SlovakiaSM-A276B/DS128 GB storage; RAM not confirmed256 GB storage; RAM not confirmedSlovakiaBlack, Blue, Light Pink

Software

Software support: Up to six Android OS and One UI upgrades and up to six years of security updates from the initial global launch.

Source-backed strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • MicroSD expansion up to 2 TB on the verified UK model.
  • Up to six Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

Limitations

  • IP64 covers splashes; Samsung advises against beach or pool use.
  • The verified UK model shares its second SIM slot with the microSD card.

Pricing

$349.99 · United States · launch price · Checked 2026-10-07 · Source

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