Galaxy S27 Ultra goes head-to-head with Pixel 11 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro, and S26 Ultra in new leak - Android Authority
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Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra is still months away from its official debut, but we’re getting a better idea of what the company’s next flagship could look like. While renders of the device leaked months ago, folks over at Android Headlines have now built a physical dummy unit based on its exclusive CAD files, offering us a closer look at the phone’s redesigned camera bar and overall dimensions.
The most noticeable change on the Galaxy S27 Ultra is its redesigned camera bar, which moves the cameras higher up on the back of the phone. This leaves more room for magnetic accessories, potentially making the Galaxy S27 Ultra much more compatible with MagSafe-style chargers and battery packs.
That could be a meaningful improvement over the Galaxy S26 Ultra. While the current flagship supports magnetic accessories through compatible Qi2 cases, its large camera bump can interfere with accessories, preventing them from connecting properly. The resulting poor alignment can lead to slower charging and excessive heat.
The new design could help address that issue, although Samsung has yet to confirm whether the Galaxy S27 Ultra will include built-in Qi2 magnets.
Meanwhile, the dummy Galaxy S27 Ultra unit retains the S Pen slot at the bottom, suggesting Samsung isn’t planning to ditch the stylus just yet.
The phone’s dimensions also appear to remain largely unchanged. The Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly measures 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97mm, compared to 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9mm for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. That makes the upcoming device just a touch larger than its predecessor.
The camera bar isn’t the only design detail worth noting. Android Headlines notes that the dummy also seems to sit more steadily on a flat surface…
Originally published by Google News Technology