Samsung‘s next mid-range phone made an unexpected appearance online before it was ready. The Galaxy A27’s full spec sheet and press renders surfaced after the device briefly showed up on Samsung’s Czech Republic website, pulled within hours but not before the details spread widely.

The A27 moves to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, a step up from the Exynos 1380 used in the A26. It ships with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, running Android 16 with One UI 8.5. The display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel at 120Hz with a punch-hole cutout replacing the A26’s teardrop notch.

Two changes will frustrate some buyers. Samsung appears to have removed microSD support entirely — still present on the A26. The IP rating also drops from IP67 to IP64. The A27 handles dust and splashes but submersion protection is gone.

The battery stays at 5,000mAh with 25W wired charging. Dimensions shift to 162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8mm, marginally wider. Three colours confirmed: Light Pink, Blue, and Black.

Samsung has not confirmed a release date, but the completeness of the leaked renders points to a July to August 2026 window. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed, though the A-series typically sits in the $250 to $300 range.

Android Authority reported the product page appeared production-ready. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is a genuine performance upgrade and Android 16 out of the box gives the A27 a stronger software foundation than most phones in this price bracket. Samsung’s mid-range rivals from Motorola and Google have kept or improved expandable storage and water resistance, putting some pressure on the A27’s value proposition at launch.