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Samsung is preparing to launch its Galaxy S27 series in early 2027, featuring a redesigned Ultra with a rectangular camera bar, a 5,700mAh battery, and a new 'Pro' model. Leaks indicate rising prices due to memory shortages, with the Ultra starting at $1,399. The lineup will split display technology, reserving advanced privacy features for the top two tiers.
Leaker Ice Universe claims the Galaxy S27 Ultra will launch in Black, White, Blue, and Light Pink, replacing the previous Deep Purple option. A potential Violet exclusive may also appear. Android Central reports that Samsung is refining camera processing to reduce noise in low light, shift tones warmer, and improve highlight control for distant objects.
A new leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will launch in Black, White, Blue, and Light Pink. These are described as 'base' colors, implying broad retail availability, while exclusive shades like Violet may still be limited to Samsung's online store. The phone is expected to arrive in early 2027.
GSMA IMEI database entries confirm the existence of the Pixel 12, Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold, revealing model numbers and display resolutions. The non-foldable models feature slightly reduced vertical pixel counts compared to the Pixel 11 series, suggesting an aspect ratio shift rather than a resolution downgrade. The Pixel 12 Pro Fold shows a significant 24% increase in inner display pixels, indicating a major refinement of the foldable design. Google has not officially confirmed these details, and pricing remains unknown.
Tipster Ice Universe claims the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra will weigh 218g and measure 7.9mm thick, marking a 4g increase from the S26 Ultra. This reversal of Samsung's recent weight-reduction trend is likely driven by a larger 5,700mAh battery, though it contradicts earlier rumors of a lighter device.
Huawei’s upcoming Mate 90 series is expected to launch in October with four models, all running HarmonyOS 7. Leaks indicate the top-tier RS Ultimate Design will feature a two-tone red and pale back, a departure from previous monochrome designs. The flagship models will use the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, which employs 'logic folding' to improve performance despite US sanctions. While a booking page hinted at an October 1 launch, it was quickly removed, and official details remain unconfirmed.
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.
Leaked protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro confirm a major redesign featuring a horizontal camera bar, similar to recent Apple iPhones. While the overall layout is confirmed, specific lens placements differ from earlier renders. The S27 Ultra is also expected to feature a significantly larger 5,700mAh battery, a 14% increase over the S26 Ultra, alongside a new M16 OLED display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip.
The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to feature a 5700mAh battery, a 10,000-nit M16 display, and significant camera changes, though specific telephoto specs remain disputed among leakers.
China's 3C certification records indicate that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro will feature significant battery upgrades, ending a multi-year plateau in flagship capacity. The Ultra is expected to receive a 5,700mAh cell, a 14% increase over the S26 Ultra, while the Pro will get a 5,200mAh battery. Both models will retain 60W wired charging. These figures, based on leaked certification data, suggest Samsung is finally addressing long-standing user complaints regarding battery life, potentially leveraging silicon-carbon technology to achieve higher densities without increasing device size.
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.
Leaked marketing images show Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII with a redesigned square camera island and four colors (Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold). A May 20 launch is tipped, and rumors suggest Sony will drop the continuous optical zoom for a 3x zoom on a 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED with Xperia AI; a ~19% price rise over the Xperia 1 VII is rumored, with HK pricing and Amazon/European leaks pointing to a late May–June release.
Leaked details of the OnePlus 15T suggest a 194g phone with three color options, RAM/storage up to 16GB/1TB, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a compact 6.31-inch 165Hz display, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, wireless charging, and a 7,000 mAh battery, with no major camera upgrades over the 13T; it may launch in India as the 15s.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a major redesign of the S Pen with a more rounded tip and aesthetic tweaks to the phone's corners, signaling a potential shift away from S Pen support in future models. The device is expected to launch in February 2025, alongside updates to Samsung's One UI 8.5 and new device launches, but hardware improvements appear incremental with a focus on software enhancements.
A new report leaks features of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, including the innovative under-screen Face ID technology, suggesting significant advancements in Apple's smartphone design.