{
  "id": 3551666,
  "title": "The Galaxy S27 Ultra battery upgrade could have been much wilder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/the-galaxy-s27-ultra-battery-upgrade-could-have-been-much-wilder",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:13:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s27-ultra-7000mah-battery-prototype-leak-3703387/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung reportedly tested a 7,000mAh battery for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, but ultimately decided against it. The current target for the battery capacity is said to be 5,700mAh to 6,000mAh, potentially a result of advancements in silicon-carbon battery technology. Leaks suggest that Samsung prototype Galaxy S27 Ultra models were found without the S Pen, alongside a potential new Samsung over-ear headset. For years, Samsung has been following suit as rivals increase battery capacities in their flagship Android phones, with the Galaxy S Ultra line remaining at a 5,000mAh battery since 2020. The 7,000mAh option reportedly tested by Samsung was just one of several prototype variations, but it seems the company has now settled on targeting a 5,700mAh to 6,000mAh battery instead.",
  "summary": "A 7,000mAh battery may have been on the table for the S27 Ultra.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Galaxy S27 Ultra’s major redesign detailed in new renders, price hike rumored",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/galaxy-s27-ultras-major-redesign-detailed-in-new-renders-price-hike",
        "published": "2026-08-25T14:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "That crazy Galaxy S27 Ultra camera is front and center in new CAD renders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/that-crazy-galaxy-s27-ultra-camera-is-front-and-center-in-new-cad",
        "published": "2026-08-25T14:52:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may be getting a makeover, starting with its enormous camera bump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/samsungs-galaxy-s27-ultra-may-be-getting-a-makeover-starting-with-its",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:19:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra may look familiar until you see its camera bump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra-may-look-familiar-until-you-see-its-camera",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:22:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}