Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks show four-phone iPhone-like lineup
Fresh leaks say Samsung's Galaxy S27 series will expand to four phones—S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra—mirroring Apple's iPhone-style split, with camera upgrades and silicon-carbon batteries. The S27 Ultra is tipped for a dual-telephoto setup and a 50MP Sony ultrawide, with an early 2027 launch window.
Key Takeaways
- Leaks point to a four-model Galaxy S27 lineup: S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra, closer to Apple's two-tier iPhone approach.
- The S27 Ultra is rumored to keep two telephoto cameras, with a shared 50MP Sony IMX855 ultrawide on Pro and Ultra.
- S27 and S27+ are said to get a new 50MP main sensor, while Pro and Ultra add 16MP autofocus selfies.
- Silicon-carbon batteries may arrive after foldables, though capacity gains look modest and may not cover every model.
Coverage across 9to5Google and GSMArena, citing WinFuture and other tipsters, sketches Samsung's next non-folding flagships while the Z Fold 8 series is still fresh. For more gadget rumor roundups, browse Future Tech & AI Wonders.
What is changing in the Galaxy S27 lineup?
Import and export data cited by WinFuture suggest four devices, not three: two more affordable “base” phones and two premium models. That structure tracks with Apple's iPhone strategy of pairing standard and Plus-style phones with higher-end Pro and Pro Max counterparts.
The new middle flagship would be the Galaxy S27 Pro—a smaller sibling to the Ultra, with stronger cameras than the plain S27 and S27+. Internal codenames reportedly use “Next Miracle” or “new miracle”: NM1 (S27), NM2 (S27+), NM3 (S27 Pro), and NM4 (S27 Ultra).
How will the S27 Ultra camera stack look?
According to the leaks, the S27 and S27+ should carry a new Sony-based 50MP main sensor plus a 12MP ultrawide, with telephoto details still TBD. The S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are expected to share an updated 50MP ultrawide using Sony's IMX855 (1/2.55-inch)—the same class of sensor linked to the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Both premium models are also tied to a 50MP 5x telephoto and a 16MP selfie with autofocus; GSMArena notes the Pro's front camera might even gain OIS. The Ultra's main sensor is still listed as TBD, with 200MP considered likely. A second telephoto on the Ultra—and the Pro's rumored lack of an S Pen—would help separate the two top phones after earlier chatter that the Ultra might drop to a three-camera rear array.
Will silicon-carbon batteries reach the S27 Ultra?
A separate Naver-linked report says the Galaxy S27 series will follow Samsung's new foldables into silicon-carbon battery chemistry. Capacities remain unclear, and the bump is described as not a “significant increase.” Cost concerns mean the tech may not land on every SKU.
None of this is official. Samsung has not confirmed names, sensors, or batteries, and early-2027 launch timing from GSMArena is still a rumor. Treat the S27 Ultra leaks as a roadmap of what tipsters are watching—not a locked product sheet.