Galaxy S27 Series Rumored to Cost at Least $95 More in South Korea
A South Korean rumor says Galaxy S27 prices will rise by at least KRW 130,000, with the S27 Ultra possibly starting at $1,399.
A new rumor out of South Korea claims that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 series will be at least KRW 130,000 (roughly $95) more expensive than its predecessors in that country. The report, picked up by gsmarena.com, suggests the increase applies across the lineup, though the exact figures vary by model and storage tier.
According to the rumor, the price hike rate is not uniform. The base model sees the smallest increase, while higher storage tiers face steeper jumps. For the Galaxy S27 Ultra, the base model could start at $1,399, and the 512GB version might be priced at $1,549 or more. The top 1TB variant may approach the $2,000 mark.
For context, the Galaxy S26 Ultra launched at $1,299 for the 256GB model and $1,499 for 512GB. Its 1TB tier debuted at $1,799. If the rumor holds, the S27 Ultra would represent a significant step up from those figures.
The reported price increases are said to stem from an ongoing chip shortage driven by AI demand. Samsung is also expected to equip the top-tier version of at least the Galaxy S27 Ultra with LPDDR6 RAM, which could contribute to higher costs.
As with all early rumors, these details remain unconfirmed. Samsung has not commented on pricing for the Galaxy S27 series.
Quick answers
How much more will the Galaxy S27 cost in South Korea?
A rumor says at least KRW 130,000 (about $95) more than the previous generation, with higher storage tiers seeing larger increases.
What is the expected price of the Galaxy S27 Ultra?
The base model might start at $1,399, the 512GB version could be $1,549 or more, and the 1TB model may approach $2,000.
Why are Galaxy S27 prices rumored to increase?
An ongoing chip shortage triggered by AI demand is cited as the reason, along with the expected use of LPDDR6 RAM in the top-tier Galaxy S27 Ultra.