- Samsung is officially dropping its Galaxy Edge series following the poor sales performance of the Galaxy S25 Edge series launched in 2025.
- The Samsung Galaxy S27 series will launch in the first quarter of 2027.
- Samsung is changing the camera housing, with the Galaxy 27 series expected to have horizontally housed cameras.
- The Galaxy S27 Ultra will come with a quad-camera setup featuring a 200MP sensor, the same ultrawide sensor from the Pro variant, and two telephoto sensors, including a 10MP and 50MP shooter.
- The Samsung Galaxy S27 lineup will run on Android 17 out of the box, based on the latest One UI update in 2027.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 series is generating buzz ahead of its anticipated launch in Q1 2027. The lineup will consist of four models: the standard Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Each model will feature a quad-camera setup that includes a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens with OIS support, and two telephoto sensors of 10MP and 50MP.4
The Galaxy S27 series will run on Android 17 out of the box, utilizing the latest One UI update, which promises enhanced user experience and functionality.5
In a notable design change, the camera housing will be horizontally aligned, a shift from previous models. This update comes as Samsung officially phases out its Galaxy Edge series due to poor sales performance of the Galaxy S25 Edge series launched in 2025.1
With these advancements, Samsung aims to solidify its position in the competitive smartphone market, appealing to photography enthusiasts and tech-savvy consumers alike.
“The Galaxy S27 Ultra will boast a quad-camera setup with a 200MP sensor, alongside a new design featuring horizontally housed cameras. Additionally, Samsung is discontinuing the Galaxy Edge series due to poor sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge launched in 2025.”
