Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors — release, display upgrades and everything we know so far

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is anticipated to launch in January 2027, according to rumors. The Unpacked event is expected to introduce four new Galaxy S27-series phones, with the Pro model joining the regular lineup. The Ultra phone is expected to be the highlight, boasting the latest and best hardware from Samsung. The display size will remain unchanged, but there are expectations for a full-width camera bar and the loss of the secondary telephoto lens, transforming the Ultra model into a triple-lens camera.

The phone will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor and one of three RAM options: 12/16GB. The front camera will be 12MP, while the rear cameras include a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto with 4x or 5x optical zoom. The battery capacity is reported to be 5,700 mAh, and the charging speed is 60W.

The phone's dimensions are expected to be very similar to those of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the design on the back will be significantly different, featuring a full-width camera bar and the loss of a secondary telephoto lens. The display is rumored to be an M16 OLED display, similar to the iPhone 18 Pro. The S27 Ultra will retain its built-in S Pen, and there are rumors that Qi2 magnets will be added to the phone itself.

The performance hardware is confirmed to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, with potential upgrades like a custom version for Galaxy offering stronger performance.