Samsung’s Galaxy S27 lineup is poised for a notable price increase, not just for the base models but also more steeply for storage upgrades, according to fresh leaks.
Price Hikes Across the Board
Insiders say the Galaxy S27 series will cost more than its predecessor, with the entire range likely to carry higher price tags—not just the Ultra variant. Domestic Korean sources suggest the uptick could be around 130,000 won, which is roughly $100, for base models.
Combo Concern: Storage Upgrades Growing More Expensive
Leaked info from a widely followed tipster indicates that Samsung isn’t simply inflating base prices. It’s also raising the premium on storage tiers, meaning the cost differential between, say, a base model and one with more storage is expected to widen. In previous Galaxy generations, storage upgrades often cost around $200; with the S27 series, that gap might become even bigger.
What’s Causing the Jump
The rising expense of key components is a major factor. Some S27 models are expected to ship with NAND flash storage and LPDDR6 RAM—more advanced tech with higher production costs. These new hardware pieces are likely contributing heavily to Samsung’s decision to push prices upward.
Unknowns and Regional Variability
While the leaks stem from Korea and paint a compelling picture, there’s no official confirmation yet for prices elsewhere. It’s still unclear how much pricing in the US, Europe, and other markets will shift—Samsung may adjust based on regional cost factors, currency shifts, or market strategy. Also, the leaks don’t clarify whether the storage price hikes will be linear across all models or more aggressive for higher tiers.
The release of the Galaxy S27 series isn’t rumoured until early 2027, meaning there’s time for final pricing to settle. Several competing reports have contradicted each other over exactly which variants will see the biggest increases.
Why It Matters: Samsung may be changing how it structures pricing and storage costs with the S27. If base models become pricier across all tiers and storage upgrades demand a steeper premium, consumers might find less room to save by buying lower-spec models. Higher component costs—especially for NAND and LPDDR6—could justify the shift, but it also risks backlash amid tightening budgets.
