Leaked CAD renders show the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra with a unified rear camera platform. The device may drop the 3x telephoto lens and introduce a larger battery. Size remains nearly unchanged despite internal changes.
The first detailed CAD renders of the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra have surfaced, revealing a significant shift in the device’s rear camera design. According to images published by Android Headlines and sourced from OnLeaks, Samsung is preparing to abandon the separate lens arrangement used in recent generations. Instead, the S27 Ultra is expected to feature a unified camera platform at the top of the back panel, potentially altering both the look and internal structure of the flagship model.
Despite the new camera module, the S27 Ultra’s overall dimensions are reported to be almost identical to its predecessor, the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The device measures approximately 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97 mm, with the camera bump increasing the thickness to 12.53 mm. This redesign could free up internal space for larger sensors and improved cooling, and may also facilitate magnetic charging—something considered difficult with the current design, as noted by Android Headlines.
The camera system itself is set for changes. Samsung is expected to remove the 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens, leaving a 50-megapixel 5x telephoto as the main long-range option. The primary camera will reportedly use a 1/1.3-inch ISOCELL HIP6 sensor, while the ultra-wide will feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX855. The absence of a dedicated 3x lens raises questions about how Samsung will handle mid-range zoom, as 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, with its slot visible on the lower left edge of the device in the renders. This continuity comes after previous speculation about its future, especially since Samsung removed Bluetooth features from the accessory in earlier models.
Internally, the S27 Ultra is expected to house a 6.9-inch display with a punch-hole front camera. One of the most notable upgrades is the battery: leaks suggest a move to silicon-carbon technology and a capacity of around 5,700 mAh, achieved without a significant increase in device size. For processing power, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme is likely to be the main chipset, though some markets may receive the Exynos 2700, which has reportedly shown improved performance in recent tests. However, the device is not expected to include LPDDR6 RAM or UFS 5.0 storage, according to the same source.
Android Headlines estimates that the Galaxy S27 series could be announced during the week of February 22, just ahead of Mobile World Congress. This is a projection rather than an official date from Samsung, so it should be treated as 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 remains unconfirmed.
For context, Samsung’s Ultra line has consistently set the standard for the company’s flagship smartphones, often introducing new camera technologies and design trends that later filter down to other models. The shift to a unified camera platform could mark a new phase in Samsung’s approach to internal engineering, potentially allowing for further advances in sensor size, cooling, and battery life. As the official launch approaches, more details are likely to emerge, clarifying how these changes will impact user experience and the broader premium smartphone market.
