A New Contender in the Mid-Range Segment
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A27 5G in Argentina, a smartphone that aims to balance performance, artificial intelligence, and a high-quality display. The device is now available nationwide with a suggested retail price of 999,999 Argentine pesos (approximately USD 1,050 at current exchange rates). The launch comes with a series of promotions valid until August 14, 2026.
Launch Promotions and Payment Options
To make the device more accessible, Samsung offers several attractive deals:
- Up to 12 interest-free installments with select banks.
- 15% discount when paying in a single payment.
- 80,000 pesos cashback when paying with the MODO app, a popular digital payment platform in Argentina.
- Trade-in program (Plan Canje): hand in any used device (any brand) and get up to 30% off the final price.
Display and Design
The Galaxy A27 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming. The Infinity-O design minimizes bezels, housing the front camera in a centered punch-hole. At just 7.8mm thick and 200 grams, it feels premium in hand. Protection comes from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back. The device also carries an IP64 rating, making it resistant to dust and splashes—though not fully waterproof.
Performance and Battery
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 octa-core processor. The Argentine version comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB. A 5,000mAh battery supports 25W fast charging. Note that the box includes a USB-C cable but no wall charger—a common trend among recent smartphones.
Cameras and Multimedia
For photography, the Galaxy A27 5G sports a triple rear camera setup: a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. It records video in UHD 4K at 30fps. The front camera is 12MP, ideal for high-quality selfies with wide dynamic range. The phone also includes NFC for contactless payments—a handy feature for using digital wallets abroad.
Artificial Intelligence and Software Support
The Galaxy A27 5G comes with Samsung's Awesome Intelligence suite. It includes Circle to Search powered by Google, Object Eraser to remove unwanted elements from photos, and Voice Transcription supporting 22 languages. It is also compatible with AI assistants like Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Bixby. Samsung guarantees up to six generations of Android and One UI updates, plus six years of security patches, starting from Android 16 and One UI 8.5.