Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals the 7,000mAh battery Samsung reportedly rejected

Samsung reportedly tested a 7,000mAh battery for the Galaxy S27 Ultra but decided against it. According to Android Authority, the company is now targeting a battery capacity of 5,700mAh to 6,000mAh, potentially made possible by silicon-carbon battery technology. This would be a significant increase from the 5,000mAh battery used in the Galaxy S Ultra line since 2020.

The decision to opt for a smaller battery may be due to Samsung's cautious approach to battery capacity after a major battery failure incident in 2016, which damaged the company's reputation. Android Police notes that Samsung has been reserved in pushing battery boundaries since then, unlike its competitors who have been increasing battery capacity in their flagship phones.

The Galaxy S27 Ultra is also rumored to have prototypes without the S Pen, and a new Samsung over-ear headset may be in the works. However, details about these are unconfirmed.

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