Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro May Not Be the Smaller Ultra Buyers Expect

Samsung may introduce a smaller, premium alternative to the Galaxy S27 Ultra, named the Galaxy S27 Pro, according to recent leaks. The Pro is expected to differ from the Ultra in zoom cameras, display size, S Pen support, battery capacity, and regional processors. While Samsung has not officially announced the lineup, new supply-chain reports suggest a separation of the models based on these features.

The Ultra might lose its dedicated 3x telephoto camera, retaining only a higher-resolution 5x lens, while the Pro would use a shorter-range zoom camera in a more compact body. Both models are rumored to share the same 50MP Sony IMX855 ultrawide and 16MP autofocus selfie cameras. The Pro is expected to have a 6.47-inch OLED display and not support the S Pen, unlike the Ultra.

Battery capacities are reportedly 5,087mAh for the Pro and 5,534mAh for the Ultra, potentially translating to marketed capacities of about 5,200mAh and 5,700mAh. Samsung's processor strategy for the Pro and Ultra remains uncertain, with reports suggesting an Exynos chip for most markets and Snapdragon hardware in North America. Pricing, storage options, carrier availability, and Enterprise Edition eligibility are still unknown.

Samsung has confirmed neither the component costs nor the specifications, but the camera configurations and battery capacities suggest the Pro is designed as a compact premium phone, appealing to buyers who desire advanced cameras and a large battery without the Ultra's size, stylus, or long-range optical zoom.