Samsung Galaxy S27+ Gets BIS Certification Ahead of India Launch

The Samsung Galaxy S27+ has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under model number SM-S956B/DS, with a grant date of 10 November 2026. Samsung has not announced it, but a phone needs BIS approval before it can be sold in India, so an Indian launch looks very likely.

What the BIS listing shows

Tipster Anvin shared the listing on X on 10 November 2026. The BIS entry names the brand (Samsung), the model numbers and the date of grant. It carries no specs, which is normal for BIS.

• SM-S956B/DS: the Galaxy S27+, per the tipster. "B" is Samsung's code for its global model and "/DS" means dual SIM, the variant usually sold in India.
• SM-K786B/DS: a second model certified in the same entry. It has not been linked to a named product yet, so we are not guessing what it is.
• Date of grant: 10 November 2026.

For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy S26+ is model SM-S947B/DS.

Where the rest of the Galaxy S27 series stands

The standard Galaxy S27 cleared BIS earlier this month, which we covered in our S27 BIS report. No BIS listing has been reported yet for the Galaxy S27 Ultra or the rumoured Galaxy S27 Pro. We expect those to follow before launch.

As for timing, the Galaxy S27 series is tipped for a Galaxy Unpacked event in January or February 2027. Samsung has not confirmed a date or the line-up.

What the Galaxy S27+ has to beat

Samsung has not shared any Galaxy S27+ specs, and the leaks so far are unconfirmed (our series leak roundup has the details). The useful benchmark is the phone it replaces. Here is the Galaxy S26+ from our database:

The Indian Galaxy S26+ runs Samsung's Exynos 2600, which scores 76.13 on our SoC rating and about 31.6 lakh on AnTuTu. Which chip the Indian S27+ gets will be one of the most important details for buyers here. Battery size is the other: 4,900 mAh is small next to the 7,000 to 10,000 mAh cells now common in Chinese flagships, and we would like to see Samsung move on that.

What's confirmed and what isn't

• Confirmed (BIS listing): Samsung model SM-S956B/DS was certified for India on 10 November 2026.
• Reported (tipster Anvin): SM-S956B/DS is the Galaxy S27+.
• Tipped: a Galaxy S27 series launch in January or February 2027.
• Not known: specs, India price, launch date, and what the SM-K786B/DS model is.

Should you wait for the Galaxy S27+?

If you are shopping for a premium Samsung phone right now, the launch is likely only two to three months away. We would wait, either to get the S27+ or to buy the S26+ once its price drops after the new model arrives. If you need a phone today, the S26+ remains a solid compact flagship, but nothing about its battery or chip is going to change before then.

Sources: Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) on X.