Galaxy S27 Series to Get UFS 5.0 in Select Models

Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce faster Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0 technology in select models of its upcoming Galaxy S27 smartphone series, set for release in the first quarter of 2027. The upgrade, which promises nearly double the data transfer speeds of the current standard, stems from leaks originating in South Korea and aims to enhance device performance amid ongoing global supply constraints.

The Galaxy S27 lineup, expected to include base, Plus, Pro, and Ultra variants, will not feature UFS 5.0 across all models. Instead, the technology will likely be reserved for higher-end options such as the Galaxy S27 Ultra and possibly the Pro, due to rising costs and shortages of memory chips. Lower-tier models, including the base Galaxy S27 and Plus, are anticipated to retain UFS 4.0 or receive a minor update to UFS 4.1, similar to competitors like recent OnePlus and Xiaomi flagships. Base storage configurations are expected to remain unchanged, with the entry-level model starting at 128GB and premium versions at 256GB.

UFS 5.0, announced in late 2025, offers maximum sequential read and write speeds of up to 10.8 gigabytes per second, compared to 4.2 to 5.8...