Samsung is preparing a major structural shift for its next flagship smartphone series: the Galaxy S27 lineup will reportedly include four models instead of three, adding a new Galaxy S27 Pro positioned between the Plus and Ultra variants.
This isn’t just a naming tweak. Leaked CAD files — visualised in a dummy build by Android Headlines, show a redesigned chassis that borrows cues from iPhone Pro models, particularly in the elevated camera island layout. But unlike Apple’s arrangement, Samsung is said to be repositioning lenses higher on the rear panel. That shift reportedly creates space for built-in magnets, enabling MagSafe-style wireless accessories. Previous Galaxy S-series phones omitted magnets, allegedly to preserve thinness or avoid S Pen interference. The S27 line appears to resolve that trade-off.
Screen sizes are also shifting. The standard Galaxy S27 is tipped to feature a 6.3-inch display, the S27 Plus a 6.7-inch panel, and the new S27 Pro a 6.5-inch screen. The S27 Ultra retains its 6.9-inch display, matching the S26 Ultra’s size but likely with updated panel tech.
Chipset strategy is splitting across regions and tiers. Import-export listings cited by Notebookcheck suggest the Exynos 2700 will power the S27 and S27 Plus in Europe. The S27 Pro is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the S27 Ultra may get the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. All four chips are reportedly built on a 2nm process, though real-world performance remains unverified.
The Exynos 2700 itself is notable: Samsung has confirmed work on a new flagship SoC, and leaks point to a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, though benchmarks and efficiency data are absent.
Camera hardware is where differentiation sharpens. Both the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are tipped to carry a 200-megapixel main sensor and a 50-megapixel ultrawide with autofocus. Telephoto setups diverge: the Pro may get a 10MP or 12MP telephoto, while the Ultra is expected to pack a 50MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom. A 16-megapixel front camera is expected across both premium models.
Battery capacity is scaling up. The S27 Ultra is tipped to house a 5,500mAh cell. The S27 Pro, a 5,000mAh unit. Wired charging stays at 60W, and wireless remains at 25W, no speed bump over the S26 series.
Privacy features are evolving too. Samsung’s privacy display, introduced on the Galaxy S26 Ultra to limit side-angle visibility, is expected to appear in improved form on the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra.
Software will ship with Android 17 and One UI 9.0. Samsung is also expected to continue its seven-year software support promise.
Pricing estimates place the S27 Pro between $1,200 and $1,399, roughly ₹1,13,645 to ₹1,32,491 in India. The S27 Ultra’s final price remains unconfirmed, though rising memory costs could push it higher than the S26 Ultra’s ₹89,900 launch tag.
No official announcement has been made. Samsung is widely expected to unveil the S27 series in January or February 2027, with sales following shortly after.
MDFiled by The Mobile Desk
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