Detailed CAD renders of the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra have surfaced, revealing a impressive change to the device’s rear camera design. Images published by Android Headlines and sourced from OnLeaks suggest Samsung is preparing to move on from the separate lens arrangement used in recent generations. The S27 Ultra is expected to feature a unified camera platform at the top of the back panel, potentially changing the flagship’s appearance and internal structure.
Despite the new camera module, the S27 Ultra’s overall dimensions are reported to be almost identical to those of its predecessor, the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The device measures approximately 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97 mm, while the camera bump brings its thickness to 12.53 mm. The redesign could free up internal space for larger sensors and improve cooling. It may also make magnetic charging easier, something considered difficult with the current design, as Android Headlines notes.
The camera system is also expected to change. Samsung may remove the 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens, leaving a 50-megapixel 5x telephoto as the basic long-range option. The primary camera will reportedly use a 1/1.3-inch ISOCELL HIP6 sensor, while the ultra-wide camera will feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX855. Losing a dedicated 3x lens raises questions about mid-range zoom: the 5x sensor shown in the renders appears relatively small and may not fully compensate for the missing focal length.
The S Pen remains integrated, and its slot is visible on the device’s lower-left edge in the renders. That carries on despite previous speculation about the accessory’s future, particularly after Samsung removed its Bluetooth features in earlier models.
Inside, the S27 Ultra is expected to have a 6.9-inch display with a punch-hole front camera. One impressive possible upgrade is the battery: leaks point to silicon-carbon technology and a capacity of around 5,700 mAh, with no impressive increase in device size. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme is likely to be the basic chipset, though some markets may get the Exynos 2700, which has reportedly performed better in recent tests. Information from the same source, the device is not expected to include LPDDR6 RAM or UFS 5.0 storage.
Android Headlines estimates that the Galaxy S27 series could be announced during the week of February 22, just ahead of Mobile World Congress. That is a projection, not an official date from Samsung, and remains tentative until more concrete information emerges about the 2027 Unpacked event.
Pricing is also expected to rise. The S27 Ultra may launch at $1,399 in the United States, roughly €1,200 at current exchange rates and $100 more than its predecessor. The increase is attributed to ongoing memory supply issues, though the final European price has not been confirmed.
Samsung’s Ultra line has consistently set the standard for the company’s flagship smartphones, often introducing camera technologies and design trends that later reach other models. A unified camera platform could signal a new phase in Samsung’s internal engineering, potentially allowing larger sensors and better cooling while also improving battery life.
