We are still many months away from the expected Q1 release window for the Galaxy S27 series, but we have already started hearing some interesting rumors about the upcoming Samsung phones. Ice Universe, who has a history of sharing accurate information, recently made a post claiming that the upcoming S Line phones would come with three really important camera upgrades. Now, another popular tipster, Lanzuk, has shared some details regarding the pricing of the S27 phones, and honestly, the numbers aren't looking good.
The S27 lineup is going to really hurt your wallet
Korean blogger and tipster Lanzuk, who has a pretty good track record of sharing accurate information regarding everything related to smartphones, recently made a post claiming that the upcoming Galaxy S27 family would be pricier than the S26 line. The increase is reported to be in the range of 100,000 to 130,000, which is $74 and $96, respectively, based on direct conversion.
The price increase was expected, considering the ongoing memory crisis, but the concerning part is what the leaker mentions further in the report. The above-mentioned rate reportedly only applies to the base model, and the tech giant is considering a "steeper rate of price increase for higher-storage variants."
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For instance, the 256 GB model of the Galaxy S26 Ultra costs $1,299, whereas you need to pay $1,499 to purchase the 512 GB storage option. Currently, there is a difference of $200 between the two storage variants, but Lanzuk's statement suggests that the difference is most likely to expand.
The leaked prices are likely specific to South Korea, and the cost may vary in other markets. However, if we convert them directly to USD, the Galaxy S27 Ultra's pricing could look like this:
256 GB storage: $1,399
512 GB storage: $1,599 or more
The 1 TB variant is most likely to see the biggest change. The S26 Ultra of this storage variant is available at $1,799, but going by tipster report, we could see the 1 TB model of S27 Ultra to launch at a price very close or even more than $2000.
What do you think of the reported price increase for the S27 lineup?
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What are you getting in return for a higher price?
All the surfaced leaks so far suggest that Samsung is planning some really important upgrades for its upcoming flagship lineup. To begin with, there could be a major change in the design, as the leaked render indicates that the Ultra model will feature a horizontal camera module. The top variant will be slightly heavier, and it might be because of a bigger battery.
The Ultra and all-new Pro options are also reported to come with UFS 5.1 storage and LPDDR6 RAM. Lastly, there's both good and bad news regarding the cameras. On the positive side, Sammy is planning three important software-based camera upgrades, but on the negative side, there are reports suggesting that the Galaxy S27 Ultra might not feature a dedicated 3x telephoto lens.
No one wants to see a price increase
Reddit user criticizing S27 Ultra look and price. | Image by Reddit
It doesn't matter what Samsung offers in the S27; most users apparently don't want the next Galaxy phone to see a price increase. A Reddit user commented under a relevant post that the rumored price of the S27 Ultra looks really high. Interestingly, most users also don't like the new iPhone-inspired camera module design of the S27 Ultra and are leaving comments such as "L design, L price."
I'm skeptical about this report
It's almost confirmed that no smartphone manufacturer is able to escape the ongoing memory price increases. That's why I'm really not surprised by Lanzuk's report. However, the point that I find a bit odd is the claim that the entire S27 lineup will see a price increase, as an early leak from another reputable source, @phonefuturist, hinted that only the Ultra model will launch at a higher price. According to them, the S27 Ultra would start at $1,499.
The mixed reports make me believe that Sammy is yet to finalize whether it should make only its premium flagship model more expensive or increase the price of the entire S27 lineup. But one thing seems almost certain: the upcoming Samsung phones will be expensive. Exactly how much more they will cost is something we will find out only once the devices become officially available.
There's plenty more to read about the Galaxy S27 lineup:
Aman Kumar is a news writer at PhoneArena covering Google Pixel phones, Android features, AI-powered smartphone tools, and mobile tech news. Before joining PhoneArena, he spent over five years writing about consumer technology for publications like MakeUseOf, How-To Geek, and Guiding Tech. His current daily drivers are the Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, while his red iPhone SE (2nd gen) remains a personal favorite. Aman also appreciates bold smartphone experiments and still considers the Nokia N-Gage one of the industry’s most iconic designs.
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