Samsung could be preparing one of its most noticeable Galaxy Ultra design changes in years. Freshly leaked case images of the upcoming Galaxy S27 lineup suggest the company may be reworking the rear camera layout on its premium smartphones, with the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly moving to a wide rectangular camera housing. The images, shared by tipsters, also offer a glimpse of how Samsung could differentiate its four upcoming models. While the two premium variants appear to be heading towards a new camera design, the standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ are tipped to retain a more familiar vertical arrangement.
Samsung has yet to confirm the Galaxy S27 series, and its final hardware and design details remain under wraps.
Galaxy S27 Ultra Could Mark a Shift in Samsung's Camera Design
The most notable detail in the leaked cases is the size and shape of the camera opening on the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro. Rather than separate cutouts for individual lenses, the two phones are shown with a broad rectangular opening across the upper section of the rear panel. This could indicate a move towards a more integrated camera module for Samsung's higher-end devices. The standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+, meanwhile, appear to follow a different design direction, with vertically aligned camera cutouts.
If the leak is accurate, the distinction would make the Pro and Ultra models easier to identify at a glance. However, case cutouts alone do not confirm the final appearance of the camera hardware, and Samsung could still make changes before launch. The reported redesign is accompanied by rumours of a revised camera configuration. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is tipped to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.
Samsung could use its rumoured ISOCELL HP6 sensor for the primary camera, although the sensor choice has not been confirmed. The reported configuration would also mean fewer rear cameras than the four-sensor setup found on recent Ultra models, with a greater emphasis on the resolution of the telephoto camera.
The Galaxy S27 Pro could share the 200-megapixel primary and 50-megapixel ultra-wide cameras, but is tipped to use a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Both models are also rumoured to feature a 12-megapixel front camera.
Expected Specifications For S27 Ultra
Beyond the cameras, early reports suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra could use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, based on a 2nm manufacturing process. The phone is tipped to come with 12GB of RAM, with LPDDR6 memory and storage starting at 256GB.
The display is expected to remain a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Earlier reports have also pointed to peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits and HDR10+ support. The reported hardware suggests Samsung could focus on a combination of flagship performance and display quality alongside the camera redesign.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is also rumoured to feature a battery of around 5,500mAh, with 60W wired charging and 25W wireless charging. S Pen support is expected to continue, although Samsung has not confirmed whether the stylus or its associated features will receive any changes.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Launch Timeline and Expected Price
Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy S27 series in the first quarter of 2027, with leaks pointing to a possible unveiling between mid-January and late February. The company has not announced a launch date or confirmed the lineup's availability in India.
Pricing details are also unavailable. Any estimate for the Galaxy S27 Ultra's India price would be premature until Samsung confirms the device and its configurations. The latest Galaxy S27 Ultra leak is notable because it points to a possible change in Samsung's flagship design strategy, rather than simply another annual hardware refresh. A shared rectangular camera housing for the Pro and Ultra models, combined with a reportedly revised telephoto setup, could help distinguish Samsung's premium devices from the rest of the lineup. For now, the leaked cases provide an early indication of the design direction, while the camera specifications and other hardware details remain unconfirmed.
