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A rumored Galaxy S27 Ultra design replaces the vertical camera stack with a horizontal bar to host Qi2 magnets, enabling flat surfaces for magnetic accessories and freeing internal space for cooling and battery. The change appears Ultra‑only (S27/S27+ keep the vertical layout) and aligns Samsung with rival designs from Google and Apple, but whether the camera system itself delivers a meaningful upgrade remains to be seen.
Google’s Pixel 11 teaser videos hint at a HiLight back-light on the camera bar that would subtly glow to alert you of activity when the phone is face down, potentially reviving the old-school notification LED concept.
Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro with a circular color-changing indicator near the camera array, hinting at a new camera bar feature and fueling speculation about color-coded notifications or mixed-reality use; rumors also suggest a 6.3-inch Tensor G6-powered device with high brightness and multiple colorways, with a launch event on August 12 and potential price increases.
Leaked renders suggest the Pixel 11 will feature slimmer bezels and a solid black rear camera bar, with rumored specs including a Tensor G6, a 6.3-inch OLED display, and dimensions nearly identical to the Pixel 10; a launch is expected in August.
Sony announced the Xperia 10 VII, a midrange Android phone notable for its new horizontal camera bar design, a departure from its traditional vertical camera layout, featuring a 6.1-inch display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, and a 50MP main camera, with availability in Europe and Asia starting September 19th.
New reports suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will feature a significant redesign of their backs, moving away from all-glass to a two-tone aluminum and glass design with a full-width camera bar, potentially marking the most noticeable change in years and possibly reducing weight.
Apple is expected to introduce a redesigned iPhone 17 Pro with a new 'camera bar' spanning the full width of the back, along with upgraded camera features like a 48MP telephoto lens and multi-cam video recording, with official details to be revealed in September.
An early prototype of the Google Pixel 10 Pro has leaked, revealing design tweaks such as a possibly thicker camera bar, relocated SIM tray, and new internal specs including Android 16 and the Tensor G5 chip, with some uncertainties about the manufacturing process and modem details.
A comparison between the Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 highlights significant design changes, including more rounded corners, a larger camera bar, and bigger microphone holes. The Pixel 9's design continues the trend started by the Pixel 8, moving away from the blockier designs of the Pixel 6 and 7. Concerns are raised about the camera bar's new design potentially affecting the phone's ergonomics.
The first renders of the Pixel 9 Pro have leaked, revealing a departure from the current Google phone design, featuring flat edges that slightly curve into the display and rear panel, a redesigned camera bar inspired by the Pixel Fold, and a smaller 6.5-inch display. The power button and volume rocker remain on the right edge, while the SIM card tray has been moved to the bottom edge. The design has drawn comparisons to the iPhone and the Essential Phone.