Galaxy S27 may bring back one of Samsung's best traditions
We may not have to wait too much to get our hands on the Galaxy S27.
Galaxy S26 Ultra for reference. | Image by PhoneArena
Samsung's Galaxy S27 may return to normal, launch-wise. After a somewhat delayed Galaxy S26 announcement (the event was held on February 25, 2026), the South Korean tech giant may be going back to its usual January launch window for next year's flagship Android phones.
The Galaxy S27 may debut in January
Galaxy S27 series may launch earlier than S26 series.
— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) September 2, 2026
- S26 series was spotted at 3C in January 2026 and went official in March.
- To recall, the S25 series was also 3C approved in September 2024 and went official in January 2025.
Now that the S27 and S27+ have already appeared… https://t.co/o1N5zxFJJ5
X leaker Anvin just shared a snapshot of China's 3C certification database, providing an early glimpse of the Galaxy S27 and the Galaxy S27 Plus charging capabilities and a possible clue of when the series may arrive.
Usually, Galaxy S phones receive 3C certification several months before launch. For instance, the Galaxy S26 lineup got its clearance in January 2026, while the devices were officially released on March 11, 2026. Earlier, Samsung's Galaxy S25 landed in January 2025 and received 3C certification in September 2024.
Given this pattern, a February 2027 launch becomes somewhat unlikely, while a January debut becomes entirely plausible. Then again, we'll only know for sure when the upcoming devices will land once we get closer to 2027.
In addition, the listing suggests that the Galaxy S27 (model SM-S9520) and the Galaxy S27+ (model SM-S9560) may not come with any upgrades on the charging speed front. Supposedly, the Galaxy S27 may support charging at up to 25W, while the Plus model could stick to 45W.
In addition, the listing suggests that the Galaxy S27 (model SM-S9520) and the Galaxy S27+ (model SM-S9560) may not come with any upgrades on the charging speed front. Supposedly, the Galaxy S27 may support charging at up to 25W, while the Plus model could stick to 45W.
What would make you skip the Galaxy S27 upgrade?
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If it ain't broke...
I don't mean to be throwing stones at any brand, especially given that Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max may feature a larger battery but not faster charging, but still... Should Samsung stick to 25W on the "vanilla" Galaxy S flagship for a seventh year in a row? I'm not sure.
Then again, as our charging tests show, both the Galaxy S26 and the Plus actually charge a bit faster than their predecessors. Maybe, just maybe, with the right optimizations, the upcoming devices may reach 100% faster than the S26 models.
Read more about the upcoming Galaxy S flagships before you go:
How likely is a January launch exactly?
This chart shows Samsung's growth over the first few weeks of 2026 compared to the same pediod in 2025. | Image by Counterpoint Research
While Samsung achieved record-breaking profits in Q1 2026, the cumulative sales in the weeks leading up to the Galaxy S26 Unpacked event marked a 6% decrease compared to the same period last year.
Now, I'm not claiming Samsung will move to January simply to keep profits high in the first few weeks of 2027. But here's the thing: unless there's a development-related reason to delay the S27, returning to the established January schedule would make more sense.
Now, I'm not claiming Samsung will move to January simply to keep profits high in the first few weeks of 2027. But here's the thing: unless there's a development-related reason to delay the S27, returning to the established January schedule would make more sense.
Let's see how things unfold
Jumping to conclusions this early doesn't sit right with me. But hoping for a January launch is a whole other thing.
Now, the question is just how long Samsung fans will have to wait.
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