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 down within hours but not before the details spread widely.

The A27 moves to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, a meaningful 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, switching from the A26’s teardrop notch to a cleaner punch-hole cutout.

Two changes will frustrate some buyers. Samsung appears to have removed microSD card support entirely — a feature still present on the A26. The IP water resistance rating also drops from IP67 to IP64. The A27 handles dust and light splashes, but submersion protection is gone. For a phone that competes on value, that trade-off will raise questions.

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

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

Android Authority, which first reported the leaked product page, noted it 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 in recent launches. The tech industry is watching whether Samsung compensates with an aggressive price. The A27’s value case depends heavily on what number Samsung puts on the box at launch.