2027 New Phones: Price, Specs & Comparison to Previous Models

2027 will bring major upgrades across flagship smartphones, with better chips, bigger batteries, smarter cameras, and advanced AI features. Below is the breakdown of the most anticipated models, including estimated pricing, key specifications, and how they improve over their 2026 predecessors.

📱 Samsung Galaxy S27 Series

Release: February 2027

📌 Galaxy S27 Ultra

Estimated Price: $1,299 (256GB), $1,499 (512GB), $1,799 (1TB) — same as S26 Ultra

Expected Specs:

- Display: 6.8-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1–144Hz, 3000+ nits peak brightness

- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro (2nm process) or Exynos 2700

- Cameras: 200MP main (ISOCELL HPA, variable aperture F1.4–F4.0), 50MP 5x periscope telephoto (f/2.8, +60% light intake), 50MP ultra-wide (autofocus), 12MP front

- Battery: ~5500mAh silicon-carbon, 45W wired / 15W wireless

- Software: Android 17, 7 years of updates

vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra:

✅ Main camera now has physical variable aperture — better in bright/dark conditions

✅ Ultra-wide finally has autofocus (fixes blurry close-ups)

✅ Telephoto lens brighter, sharper low-light zoom

✅ Slightly smaller, lighter design

❌ No big change in resolution or storage tiers

📌 Galaxy S27 / S27+

Price: $999 / $1,199 — unchanged from 2026

Upgrades: Same chip, brighter screens, better AI processing, slimmer bezels

📱 Apple iPhone 19 Series

Release: September 2027

📌 iPhone 19 (Base)

Estimated Price: $799 (256GB) — possible +$50–$100 hike

Expected Specs:

- Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR, LTPO 120Hz (finally on base model!)

- Chip: A21 Bionic (2nm TSMC N2), 15–20% faster, better efficiency

- Cameras: 50MP main, 24MP ultra-wide, improved sensor shift OIS

- Battery: ~3600mAh, better endurance

- Software: iOS 28, 6 years of support

- Design: Under-display Face ID + front camera — no Dynamic Island

vs. iPhone 18:

✅ 120Hz ProMotion on standard model (biggest change)

✅ 2nm chip = faster + cooler + longer battery

✅ No notch/island — full-screen look

✅ Larger main sensor, better low-light

❌ Slightly higher cost likely

📌 iPhone 19 Pro / Pro Max

Price: $999 / $1,199+

Upgrades: 48MP triple cameras, 5x optical zoom, titanium frame, 2nm chip, under-display tech

📱 Google Pixel 12 Series

Release: October 2027

📌 Pixel 12 Pro

Estimated Price: $899 — up from $799 (Pixel 11)

Expected Specs:

- Display: 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, 2400 nits

- Chip: Tensor G5 — full redesign, 3nm, much faster AI/CPU/GPU

- Cameras: 50MP main, 64MP 5x telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide, 16MP front

- Battery: 5200mAh, 30W wired / 23W wireless

- Features: Gemini Advanced built-in, real-time translation, video enhancement, satellite messaging

- Software: Android 18, 7 years of OS/security updates

vs. Pixel 11:

✅ New Tensor G5 chip — fixes speed/heat issues

✅ True 5x optical zoom (was 4x)

✅ Larger battery, faster charging

✅ Brighter, more power-efficient screen

✅ Smarter AI tools (live editing, auto-correction)

❌ Price increase expected

📌 Pixel 12

Price: $799

Upgrades: Same chip, better cameras, brighter display vs Pixel 11

📱 Xiaomi 18 Series

Release: March 2027

📌 Xiaomi 18 Ultra

Estimated Price: ~$1,380 (9,999 CNY) — similar to 17 Ultra

Expected Specs:

- Display: 6.8-inch 2K OLED, 120Hz, 4000 nits peak

- Chip: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (2nm N2P)

- Cameras: 200MP main + 200MP 5x periscope + 50MP ultra-wide, all Leica tuned, variable aperture, 8K video

- Battery: ~7000mAh–7500mAh, 120W wired / 50W wireless

- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X, storage up to 1TB

- Features: IP69K, ceramic build, secondary rear display, AI assistant

vs. Xiaomi 17 Ultra:

✅ Dual 200MP sensors — world-first

✅ Massive battery jump (6330 → 7000+ mAh)

✅ Faster charging, brighter screen

✅ Newer chip = better performance/efficiency

✅ Improved Leica color science

❌ Heavier, thicker

📌 Xiaomi 18 / Pro

Price: $690 / $830

Upgrades: 2nm chip, bigger batteries, dual 200MP cameras on Pro

📱 OnePlus 15

Release: Q1 2027

Price: ~$799

Specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED, 50MP triple cam, 6000mAh, 100W charge

vs. 14: Faster chip, bigger battery, better software, no price hike