Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S27 series in 2027, but not all models may receive the same camera upgrades. According to a new leak, the Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ will continue to use an older selfie camera, while the more expensive models could get a new one.

The Galaxy S27 and S27+ are rumored to feature a 12MP front camera, similar to the one used in the Galaxy S26 series. This means users should not expect a major change in selfie camera hardware on the two standard models.

In comparison, the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra may come with a new 16MP front camera. There is also a possibility that the new sensor will have a square shape, which could make taking selfies easier in both portrait and landscape positions. However, the exact details have not been confirmed.

The rear cameras may also differ between the standard and premium models. The Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra could offer better camera options with better zoom.

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027, possibly between January and March. For now, these camera details are based on leaks and rumors. Samsung has not officially confirmed the specifications, so some features could change before the phones launch. Stay tuned for more information.

Samsung is working on two premium Galaxy A phones that will launch after the Galaxy S27 flagship phones in 2027. Galaxy A38 5G’s development is progressing fast, and a new leak sheds light on the Galaxy A58 5G’s camera specs.

Galaxy A57 5G is the current offering from the South Korean tech giant. The device was launched with an expensive price tag and memory crunch made it even more expensive in developed and emerging markets like the US and India.

Samsung Galaxy A58 5G camera specs leak

GalaxyClub, a highly credible Samsung news outlet, revealed the camera specs of the upcoming Galaxy A58 5G mid-range smartphone. The details are boring, as expected, as there’s no telephoto camera for a device that costs similar to FEs.

The leak reveals a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. For selfies, the upcoming smartphone will retain the 12-megapixel camera sensor, which works exceptionally well.

The main and ultrawide specs are OK, but what’s the need for a macro lens in 2027? That too on a device that could potentially cost above $600. Samsung should have considered adopting a telephoto camera for better zoom shots.

Notably, the 5-megapixel macro sensor was first debuted on the Galaxy A51 in the year 2020. By the time the Galaxy A58 goes official, it will be a seven-year-old image sensor that Samsung aggressively uses on low-cost models as well.

The company is also working on the Galaxy A38 5G. The smartphone’s two battery cells have just emerged on India’s BIS certification. Read more:

• Samsung Galaxy A38 5G’s development is progressing fast

Samsung is quietly lining up a backup plan for one of the most critical parts inside its OLED Galaxy phones: the display driver IC. And the reason is a supply squeeze that has already cost it production volume on a flagship.

Samsung’s backup plan to avoid OLED DDI shortage

According to ZDNet, Samsung is now weighing a dual-sourcing OLED display chip arrangement that would bring GlobalFoundries into the mix alongside UMC.

A DDI is the chip that tells a screen’s pixels what to do, using thin-film transistors to control each one. Right now, OLED Galaxy DDIs are designed in-house by Samsung’s System LSI division and built exclusively by Taiwan’s UMC.

The memory supercycle that kicked off in the second half of last year has pushed demand for legacy-node chips past available supply, and UMC has struggled to keep pace. Samsung felt it directly with the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

After the July launch, demand beat expectations, and Samsung asked UMC for a “super hot run,” an expedited production slot, but UMC said no.

Its 22nm line, which makes the Fold 8’s DDI, was already maxed out, and accommodating Samsung would have meant reshuffling schedules for other customers.

The result was a 10 percent cut to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 component production last month, with that volume pushed into the October forecast. This looks to be a small trim on paper, but a clear sign of how tight things are.

GlobalFoundries would reportedly handle DDI production on its 22nm or 28nm processes, with capable fabs in places like Singapore and Germany.

The first GlobalFoundries-made chips could appear as early as late next year, and likely not in anything high-end. Expect them in select mid-to-low-tier Galaxy A models with OLED panels. GF has reportedly shown strong interest in the work.

My read: if the A-series pilot goes smoothly, I would not be shocked to see GlobalFoundries’ share grow into the premium phones later. That is just speculation, and a 2nd supplier does not fix a market where legacy capacity is scarce for everyone.

Galaxy A38 will launch early next year as Samsung’s 2027 mid-range smartphone offering. Meanwhile, the phone’s development is progressing fast, with the battery cells having surfaced in a key regulatory body’s database.

In a recent development, two Samsung battery cells (EB-BA386EAE and EB-BA386EAY) apparently belonging to the Galaxy A38 5G smartphone have appeared on the Indian BIS certification, via SammyGuru.

The model numbers of the batteries confirm that the cells will be used in the company’s next Galaxy A3x handset in 2027. This would debut alongside the premium Galaxy A58 sometime in March or April next year.

Note that the smartphone itself didn’t show up on the BIS database. It will also emerge once the development is complete and the company starts to prepare the official unveiling of the two smartphones to the market.

Galaxy A38 will be so hot

Buying a Galaxy A38, even though it’s an A Series phone, will feel to your pocket. Prices of the Galaxy A37 and A57 rose significantly due to a memory crunch. The next set of phones will not be able to prevent a price hike in 2027.

Industry reports assume relief from the ongoing memory crisis. Samsung keeps raising prices of the phones and tablets that are already available for purchase.

Well, Samsung is trying to keep prices in check through component adjustments. A Korean media outlet just revealed that the Galaxy A38 may ship with an OLED panel used in the Galaxy A27, rather than the Galaxy A37.

• Galaxy A38 may introduce an OLED display downgrade due to RAMageddon

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold phones lose their value faster than Galaxy S Ultra models after around two years. Although Fold phones are more expensive when new, their resale prices can become lower than those of Galaxy S Ultra phones over time.

According to UPM, a used smartphone data service provider, the average buyback price of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (256GB) was 548,640 won in September. In comparison, the Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB), launched in the same year, had an average buyback price of 568,116 won.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was launched at 2,229,700 won, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra cost 1,698,400 won. However, the Fold 6 retained only 24.6% of its original price, compared with 33.5% for the S24 Ultra.

The difference was even greater for older models. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 had an average buyback price of 314,692 won, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra was valued at 401,732 won. However, newer Fold models still have higher resale prices. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 had an average buyback price of 926,295 won, compared with 747,489 won for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The main reason is the folding screen and hinge. These parts can wear out over time, and repairs can be expensive. As a result, used-phone dealers offer lower prices to reduce the risk of repair costs.

Newer Fold models also come with improvements in design, weight, screens and hinges, making older models less attractive to buyers. An industry official said that the condition of the screen and hinge plays an important role in deciding a foldable phone’s resale price.

The trend shows that Galaxy Fold phones may offer advanced features, but Galaxy S Ultra models can retain their value better over time.