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Samsung is expected to introduce DC dimming to the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, marking the first time a Samsung flagship will use this technology. The top-tier models will also feature the new M16 OLED panel, while the standard and Plus models retain the older M14+ panel. Samsung is also working to fix eye strain issues associated with the Privacy Display feature introduced in the S26 Ultra.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to feature a 5,700mAh battery, a 14% increase over the current model, and an M16 OLED display. A recent reader poll showed that consumers prioritize battery life over display upgrades, with 62% voting for the larger battery. The phone is also expected to adopt a new rectangular camera design similar to the iPhone 17 Pro.
Leaks suggest Samsung is reworking the Galaxy S27 Ultra's image processing to produce warmer, more natural photos, moving away from the high-saturation style of previous flagships. The device is also expected to feature updated Log format and APV codecs for improved HDR video, alongside a new M16 OLED display and a 5x optical zoom camera.
Samsung is set to launch four Galaxy S27 models in early 2027, with the Pro and Ultra variants receiving significant display upgrades. According to ETNews, both top-tier models will feature the hardware-based Privacy Display, a technology previously exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This feature allows users to shield sensitive screen content from onlookers. Additionally, the S27 Pro and Ultra will utilize Samsung Display’s new M16 OLED panels, marking the first major OLED material upgrade for the series in three years. The standard S27 and S27+ will use M14 panels, while the S27 FE is excluded from Privacy Display. Samsung aims to use these display features to differentiate its high-end lineup from competitors and lower-tier models.
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S27 series in Q1 2027, featuring four models: the standard S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra. The lineup will skip the Edge variant. The S27 Pro and Ultra will feature the new M16 OLED panels with Privacy Display and COE technology, while the standard and Plus models will use M14 panels. Chipsets will be mixed, with the Ultra using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and other models using the Exynos 2700. Battery upgrades may include silicon-carbon technology.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra are set to receive a significant display upgrade, adopting the M16 OLED panel for the first time in three years. This move brings Samsung's own flagships in line with competitors like Apple and Google, which already use the technology. The standard S27 and S27+ models will use the older M14 panels. The update includes improved brightness, efficiency, and privacy features, though details remain unconfirmed.
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027, with the Pro and Ultra models receiving a significant display upgrade. According to ETNews, these devices will utilize Samsung Display’s M16 OLED panels, marking the first major material update for the mobile division in three years. The M16 technology offers improved brightness, efficiency, and color accuracy, matching the displays used in Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Google’s Pixel 11. While the standard and Plus models will receive the M14 material, the top-tier devices will also feature Color Filter-on-Encapsulation and Privacy Display technology.
Samsung is reserving its most advanced display technologies for the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, while cutting costs elsewhere. According to ETNews, these two models will feature M16 OLED panels and Privacy Display, a move designed to differentiate them from the standard S27 and S27+. The M16 upgrade is significant, as it is the first new OLED material for Samsung's flagship line in three years. Meanwhile, the standard models will use M14 panels, and Samsung is reportedly cutting corners on other components to manage costs.
Google's Pixel 11 is rumored to be the first phone to use Samsung Display's new M16 OLED panels, potentially beating Samsung's own Galaxy lineup and even the iPhone 18 Pro to the upgrade. The Pixel 11 is expected to launch around August, with Apple following in September; the upgrade promises brighter, more accurate colors and better power efficiency, complementing a Tensor G6 chip and a modem swap, while Samsung’s own flagships (like the Galaxy S27) are not due until 2027.