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Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G with AI features and $50 price hike

Samsung has launched its new budget smartphone, the Galaxy A27 5G, which features a hole-punch Infinity-O display and an upgraded Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The device includes a 50MP main camera, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, with a 5000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging. Notably, the A27 5G incorporates several AI features, such as Circle to Search and real-time translation, and will receive six generations of Android OS and One UI upgrades. The phone will be available starting July 3rd in some markets and July 14th in the US, with a $350 price tag, a $50 increase from its predecessor. AI

IMPACT Integrates AI features like Circle to Search and real-time translation, potentially improving user experience for budget device owners.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a budget smartphone, not a frontier AI release.

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Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G with AI features and $50 price hike

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Samsung's latest budget phone has mild upgrades and a $50 price hike

    The Galaxy A27 5G has a stronger chipset, at least.