Samsung doesn't care about the Galaxy S27, and the leaked renders prove it
Leaked CAD renders and images indicate the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature a major redesign, including a redesigned camera bump that resembles Apple's iPhone Pro design. The update includes a battery upgrade and a reduction in the number of cameras. While the S27 Ultra is expected to maintain a size similar to the S26 Ultra, these visual changes mark a significant shift in Samsung's hardware aesthetic. Reports on the impact of these changes vary, with some analysts calling it the best upgrade in years and others suggesting a lack of care from Samsung.
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- ✓ Leaked renders show a major redesign for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
- ✓ The Galaxy S27 Ultra features a redesigned camera bump similar to the iPhone Pro design.
What changed
Leaked CAD renders and images confirm a major redesign of the Galaxy S27 Ultra including a new camera bump and battery upgrade.
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Leaked Renders Reveal Major Redesign for Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Leaked CAD renders and images indicate the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature a major redesign, including a redesigned camera bump that resembles Apple's iPhone Pro design. The update includes a battery upgrade and a reduction in the number of cameras. While the S27 Ultra is expected to maintain a size similar to the S26 Ultra, these visual changes mark a significant shift in Samsung's hardware aesthetic. Reports on the impact of these changes vary, with some analysts calling it the best upgrade in years and others suggesting a lack of care from Samsung.
Why it matters
Samsung typically iterates on the Galaxy S series with incremental changes to its flagship Ultra model. A major redesign suggests a shift in hardware priorities or a response to competitor aesthetics. This move comes as Samsung balances battery capacity increases with physical dimensions.
What is confirmed
- Leaked renders show a major redesign for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
- The Galaxy S27 Ultra features a redesigned camera bump similar to the iPhone Pro design.
Still unconfirmed
- The Galaxy S27 Ultra will have fewer cameras.
- The device will see a price hike.
- The Galaxy S27 Ultra will be nearly the same size as the S26 Ultra.
- A battery upgrade is the reason for the major redesign.
- A Galaxy S27 Pro model with a new design exists.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of S27 Ultra specifications
- Samsung announcement regarding the S27 release date
- Verification of the rumored price increase
confidence 70%Sources used for this update (10)
- 9to5Google — Galaxy S27 Ultra’s major redesign detailed in new renders, price hike rumored
- Android Headlines — Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra official CAD Renders Leak
- PhoneArena — Galaxy S27 Ultra has fewer cameras, and it's the best upgrade in years
- Forbes — Galaxy S27 Release Date: New Images Confirm Samsung's Big Redesign
- Android Authority — Samsung doesn't care about the Galaxy S27, and the leaked renders prove it
- PhoneArena — Another Galaxy S27 Ultra design change leak, and this time, it's good news
- Forbes — Galaxy S27 Ultra Release Date: Battery Upgrade Explains Major Redesign
- GSMArena.com — Galaxy S27 Ultra tipped to be nearly the same size as S26 Ultra - GSMArena.com news
- GSMArena.com — Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro renders leak, new design is in - GSMArena.com news
- mashable.com — The Galaxy S27 Ultra might look like an Apple iPhone
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