High-resolution render images of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, which Samsung is expected to unveil in the first months of 2027, have surfaced. The images show that the phone could feature a horizontal rectangular camera island with cameras placed on the left, instead of the vertical camera layout used for years. This design resembles the iPhone 17 Pro models.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to measure 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97 mm, come with a 6.9-inch display and be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor. It is stated that the total thickness, including the camera island, will reach 12.53 mm.
Why it matters
The leak indicates that Samsung could make a significant change to the Galaxy S series’ design identity by moving away from the camera placement it has maintained for a long time. The camera island’s resemblance to the iPhone 17 Pro models raises the question of to what extent visual differentiation between brands will be maintained in high-end phones. Although the body is kept slim, the noticeable increase in thickness around the camera area is relevant to users in terms of handling the device, its stability on a table and case selection. While the display and processor information supports the model’s high-end positioning, it remains unclear whether the design and technical specifications will change before the unveiling, as the data is based on render images and leaks.
Background
Samsung is not a new name in the FikirPilot archive: we have published 4 articles mentioning this name in the last 90 days; the latest is dated August 25, 2026. This development will be added alongside those records in our archive; readers can follow the previous articles carrying the same name in the archive to see the timeline as a whole.