Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series could see price increases of up to roughly KRW 140,000, according to a South Korean tech blogger citing industry sources. The claim remains unconfirmed, but it comes as contract prices for key smartphone memory components are projected to rise sharply.
The reported adjustment would vary by model and storage configuration. The leak does not provide a price breakdown for individual variants, so it is not yet possible to determine how much any storage upgrade—or any specific Galaxy S27 model—might change in price.
Some Galaxy S27 versions are also said to adopt LPDDR6 RAM, potentially adding another cost factor. SK hynix has said its own LPDDR6 memory delivers 33% higher speed and more than 20% lower power consumption than LPDDR5X, although Samsung has not confirmed which memory technology or supplier its next flagship phones will use.
Memory market pressure extends beyond LPDDR6
Even models that retain existing memory technology may face a tougher component-cost environment. TrendForce forecasts further contract-price increases in the memory market during the fourth quarter of 2026.
- Conventional DRAM contract prices are projected to rise 10% to 15%.
- NAND Flash contract prices are projected to rise 15% to 20%.
DRAM supplies working memory for active apps, while NAND Flash provides storage for photos, video and installed games. TrendForce says server and AI demand is absorbing manufacturing capacity, constraining memory supply for smartphones. Those market-wide estimates do not translate directly into handset retail-price increases, however.
The Galaxy S27 family is expected in early 2027, with four models currently rumored: Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung has not announced the lineup, its specifications or international pricing, leaving the reported increase and any LPDDR6 adoption unverified for now.
