What chipset does the Samsung Galaxy A27 use?

It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM in one version — a switch from the Exynos chips used in the A26.

Does the A27's selfie camera support 4K video?

Yes — it can record 4K video at 30fps, a significant improvement over the A26's Full HD (1080p) capability.

When will the Samsung Galaxy A27 launch?

During the summer, though it might be delayed slightly to the start of fall.

Samsung Galaxy A27 to Get Camera Upgrade — Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and Improved 12MP Selfie Camera

Q: Why is the 12MP selfie camera better than A26's 13MP?

Despite the slightly lower resolution, it should be better quality and take better selfies in low light environments thanks to a larger sensor that captures more light.

Q: What are the rear cameras on Galaxy A27?

A 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro camera.

Samsung Galaxy A27 to Get a Camera Upgrade

Yesterday, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A27 was spotted in the Geekbench online database, revealing it's powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM in one version. Today a new rumor claims the Galaxy A27 won't just be switching SoCs — it will also allegedly feature an upgraded selfie camera.

Front Camera — A Surprising Upgrade

The selfie camera will have 12MP resolution, which is a tiny bit lower than the 13MP of its predecessor, but it should be better quality and take better selfies in low light environments.

The upgraded front camera could also enable 4K 30fps video recording, a significant improvement over the Galaxy A26's Full HD (1080p) 30fps capability.

Rear Cameras

On the rear, the A27 is said to sport a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro camera — an identical setup to that of the Galaxy A26.

Chipset — The Switch to Snapdragon

The Galaxy A26 was using Samsung's Exynos chipsets (the 1380 globally and the 1280 in Latin America), but this year the Korean company will be switching to a Qualcomm-made chip for whatever reason.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is built on a 4nm process with four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz. It should offer better performance than the Exynos 1280 in the A26, though it will likely fall slightly short of the Exynos 1480 found in the Galaxy A37.

Battery and Software

Based on the Galaxy A26's specifications, the Galaxy A27 is expected to feature a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast wired charging. It will likely run Android 16 with One UI, and Samsung is expected to maintain its strong software policy providing up to six years of updates.

Launch Timeline

The A27 is coming during the summer according to the source of this leak — it might even be delayed to the start of fall.

Final Thoughts

The Galaxy A27 looks set to deliver thoughtful upgrades — the switch from Exynos to Snapdragon brings better performance and efficiency, and the selfie camera will genuinely improve despite the lower megapixel count. The full verdict will come at launch this summer.