South Korean tech giant Samsung has recently launched its flagship Galaxy S26 series and the craze around the phone is still on.However, a recent report is surfacing all over internet shedding light on th e next generation Galaxy S27 lineup, which is likely to launch next year.
The series couldreportedly consistof four models, with the addition of a Pro variant to the lineup.
The addition of the Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro is said to bring Ultra-like specifications, but without the support for the S Pen. As perearlyreports,this move may be aimed at offering more choices to consumerswhile also responding to Apple's four model strategy, which consists of standard variants such as the base and Air, along with premium Pro and Pro Max models.
The company rolled out the S20 series in 2020 and has since followed a consistent threetier flagship strategycomprisingstandard, Plus, and Ultra models. However, recent reports claim that the company may shift to a four-tier lineup, adding a Pro variant alongside the existing models. If the report turns out to be true, then the Galaxy S27 series could consistof four devices, Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra.
As per industry experts, the 'privacy display' feature which created all the buzz this year aroundthis year flagship launch, the company may expand the feature to two models in the next generation, and it is likely to be included in the newly added variant.
Prior to this the South Korean tech giant tried adding a new variant to its flagship lineup, such as the Galaxy S25 Edge, which was introduced twomonthsafter the launch of the S25 series and highlighted a slimmer design. The Edge model wasreportedlyintroducedfor replacement of the Plus model of the flagship series. However, it did not appear in the latest flagshipseries,norare therereportsof getting a S26 Edge variant.
The latestrumoursand media reports suggest that the Galaxy S27 Pro is not intended as a replacement, but instead as an addition toexpandingthe overall lineup.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Lineup Features and Specifications
As per latest mediareportsand experts, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is likely to feature a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a high refresh rate of 144Hz. Thenext generation flagship is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 built on a 2nm process coupled with up to 16GB RAM.
In terms of optics, the rear panel features a 200MP ISOCELL HP6 sensor with LOFIC imagingtechnology,and it is further expected to have an ultra-wide sensor of 50MP and a telephoto sensor of 50MP with 3x zoom, and a 50MP periscope lens with 5x zoom. The front panelmay house a 24MP sensor for selfie and video calling.
Price and Launch Timeline
The next flagship series from the South Korean giant is expected to make debut in the global market in the first quarter of 2027 andit can cost around Rs 1,40,000. However, the company hasnot confirmed any details of the upcoming flagship lineup.