Last updated: August 25th, 2026 at 16:20 UTC+02:00


Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals a massive horizontal camera bar redesign

It looks eerily similar to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Design Final 3D CAD Render

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Galaxy S27 Ultra render in Black

TL;DR

  • Leaks suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra will switch to a wide horizontal rear camera bar with three cameras, replacing Samsung’s long-running vertical layout.
  • The phone’s dimensions appear almost unchanged from the Galaxy S26 Ultra, despite the major camera redesign.
  • Reported specs include Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, at least 12GB RAM, a 5,700mAh battery, One UI 9.5, and support for 60W wired and 25W Qi2 wireless charging.

Over the past few days, several reports have claimed that Samsung is bringing a major redesign with the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Now, a new leak has almost confirmed that change. It appears that the South Korean firm is going with an iPhone 17 Pro Max-like design, featuring a horizontal rectangular camera bar.

Android Headlines has published renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra based on 3D CAD models obtained from reliable leakster OnLeaks. They showcase a large horizontal camera bar on the back of the phone housing three cameras. This is a major departure from the vertical camera layout that Samsung has used over the past several years.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Design Final CAD Render Black

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Galaxy S27 Ultra render in Black

The report claims that the Galaxy S27 Ultra measures 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97mm, making it nearly identical in dimensions to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra: 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9mm
  • Galaxy S27 Ultra: 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97mm

It has already been revealed that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, 12GB or more of RAM, 256GB or more of storage, and a 5,700mAh battery. It will run One UI 9.5 out of the box and receive seven generations of Android OS upgrades.

Additionally, the phone will likely support 60W fast wired charging and built-in magnets for 25W Qi2 fast wireless charging.