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The first leaks about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra indicate significant changes, although some of the updates look like a delayed response to the market. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, which was released in March 2026, showed strong sales and received positive reviews for its Privacy Display feature.
At the same time, its camera actually remained an evolutionary update with minimal aperture changes based on the same sensor that Samsung has been using since the S23 Ultra. This did not go unnoticed by critics, especially against the backdrop of Chinese manufacturers who have been introducing 1-inch sensors and 200-megapixel periscope systems for two generations. Samsung continued to use the 1/1.3-inch format, positioning it as progress. According to leaks, the situation may change in 2027.
An Ice Universe insider reports that the main sensor will be the new 200-megapixel ISOCELL S5KHP6 module with support for LOFIC technology, which significantly improves the dynamic range. At the same time, the physical size of the sensor will remain at 1/1.3 inches, but the internal architecture will be completely updated.
At the same time, Digital Chat Station announced an even larger ISOCELL HPA sensor with a size of 1/1.12 inches, also with 200 megapixels and LOFIC support. It is expected to appear in 2027 in top-end devices. Ice Universe clarified that HP6 is a variation of this sensor, but without an increase in physical dimensions. The updates will affect three cameras. According to leaks, Samsung plans to replace the main sensor, ultra-wide-angle module, and front camera. The telephoto lens will remain unchanged. This decision seems controversial, given that competitors are actively developing periscopic systems.
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The front camera will also receive an upgrade. It is expected to move from 12 megapixels to 24 megapixels, as well as improve autofocus and expand the viewing angle. The specific model of the sensor has not been confirmed yet. As for the hardware platform, several sources confirm the use of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, created using a 2-nm process. It will be the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 used in the S26 Ultra, and is likely to support LPDDR6 memory.
The battery will also undergo changes. The Galaxy S27 Ultra will reportedly have a 5500 mAh battery with silicon-carbon technology. This is about 10% more compared to its predecessor, which has a 5000 mAh. The higher energy density will allow for an increase in capacity without significantly increasing the physical size of the battery. Although this will not allow us to fully catch up with Chinese competitors who have already reached over 6000, 7000, and even 10000 mAh, the gap will become less critical.
Samsung’s attempts to limit information leaks are also worth noting. According to sources, the company has introduced internal restrictions on sending, copying, and screenshots of service messages. This was a response to large-scale leaks before the launch of the S26 Ultra, when key features, including the camera and Privacy Display technology, were made public. However, even this did not prevent the model from showing high sales, which may indicate the limited effectiveness of such measures.
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