Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks point to a redesigned camera island
- Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S27 Ultra smartphone with a redesigned camera island and a starting price of 1,499 US dollars, according to leaks.
- These openings house a telephoto camera, a microphone, an LED flash booster, and advanced sensors.
- Reviewers on social media and PhoneArena have compared the new protruding island design to devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor 600 Pro.
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S27 Ultra smartphone with a redesigned camera island and a starting price of 1,499 US dollars, according to leaks. The upcoming flagship device replaces traditional vertical lens arrangements with a prominent camera island spanning the upper rear of the phone, breaking away from the classic separated lens design used in previous generations.
New Camera Island Mimics iPhone and Honor Designs
These openings house a telephoto camera, a microphone, an LED flash booster, and advanced sensors.
Reviewers on social media and PhoneArena have compared the new protruding island design to devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor 600 Pro. Android Headlines notes that early prototype molds and manufactured covers confirm the accuracy of these physical measurements.
Galaxy S27 Ultra Features M16 OLED Panel
The Akher News reports that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature a massive 6.89-inch screen. Samsung Display has begun mass production of high-quality AMOLED panels for the Galaxy S27 series, aiming to ship between 47 and 48 million OLED panels overall. The Ultra model is expected to utilize an advanced M16 OLED panel that offers better light transmission and higher brightness without increasing power consumption.
Under the hood, Samsung is testing the Exynos 2700 processor built on the second-generation 2nm SF2P technology for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, while other reports indicate potential reliance on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. The Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro models will also be equipped with the Privacy Display feature to reduce viewing angles in public spaces.
Galaxy S27 Ultra Price May Reach 1,499 Dollars
Samsung is scheduled to officially announce the Galaxy S27 series during the annual Galaxy Unpacked event in early 2027, specifically between January and February. The starting price for the Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to reach 1,499 US dollars due to rising costs in electronic chips and AI processing components.
Samsung Increases OLED Panel Production for S27 Lineup
Samsung Display started mass production of AMOLED panels in early October 2026. The wider Galaxy S27 lineup comprises four distinct models: the standard Galaxy S27 with a 6.27-inch display, the Galaxy S27+ with a 6.66-inch display, the Galaxy S27 Pro with a 6.47-inch display, and the Galaxy S27 Ultra with a 6.89-inch screen. The total production volume of 47 to 48 million OLED panels represents an increase of approximately 10% compared to the production volume for the Galaxy S26 generation. By the end of 2026, Samsung aims to have between 2 and 3 million panels ready for the Galaxy S27 model, with millions more to follow immediately. For the standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ models, Samsung plans to utilize the M14 panel, succeeding the previous M13 version.
Regarding internal hardware, the Exynos 2700 processor is expected to feature up to 10 cores, support the Xclipse 970 graphics processing unit, utilize LPDDR6 memory, and incorporate a larger neural processing unit designed for artificial intelligence tasks. Network user KRO on X reported on the Exynos 2700 testing for the top-tier flagship. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is anticipated to feature a brand-new 200-megapixel primary camera, alongside a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.