- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra gets a fresh design that sets it apart from its predecessor.
- The upcoming flagship looks surprisingly familiar alongside other premium smartphones.
- - A closer look at the dummy unit reveals a few interesting changes worth discussing.
The smartphone industry never settles, and to make things stir up, Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra dummy unit, has surfaced, revealing an early hands-on look. As of now, we only had a glimpse of the device with the help of CAD-based renderings. The renders revealed a redesigned rear camera layout, slimmer profiles, and a system that could make magnetic wireless charging accessories more practical.
The dummy unit is created using CAD-based renders leaked earlier, and it finally gives an idea of what Samsung’s next-generation flagship may look like. Anyway, we would like to make it very clear that a dummy unit doesn’t guarantee a finalization of hardware. We request you to take it with a pinch of salt.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra dummy unit shows a new design
According to Android Headlines, the Galaxy S27 Ultra dummy unit was developed using previously leaked CAD renders. Now, the dummy unit leak brings a better and clear look at the smartphone’s design.
Clearly the redesigned rear camera system is the first thing you will notice. Instead of keeping individual camera rings vertically, usually found in previous “Ultra” models, Samsung is apparently taking a new approach with a horizontal camera bar. Check it out for yourself, and let us know if you can see a resemblance to the iPhone design, particularly on the upper part.
Coming to its design factor, the device appears to maintain a familiar form factor compared to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The report suggests 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97mm dimensions for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, whereas the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9mm form factor.
This means that the Galaxy S27 Ultra could be comparatively taller, wider, and thicker than its predecessor, even though the differences are modest.
Galaxy S27 Ultra vs. iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro
The reason why we wanted to compare the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra with the iPhone 18 Pro is because of the redesigned camera layout. Looking closely, you will notice that Samsung has somewhat taken inspiration from Apple, and that makes it similar to the camera layout found on the competitor’s flagship smartphone.
Interestingly, the comparison is not limited to Samsung and Apple. Google also introduced its unique camera bar layout with the Pixel 6 series and refreshed it across later models.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra launch timeline
Although Samsung has not officially announced an official launch date for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Reports suggest that the company could launch the Galaxy S27 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event, expected in early 2027.
For your context, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series launched on February 25, 2026, while the Galaxy S25 series made its debut in January 2025. So, it remains to be seen how Samsung plans its big launch event this time.
More details related to the Galaxy S27 Ultra, including its official design, processor, camera, battery, software, and other major hardware, are anticipated in the coming months. If you want to learn about the Galaxy S27 series pricing leak, make sure to check this piece out.
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