- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
55%
Plausible
Apple’s reported plans to bring a boatload of upgrades to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max later this year could give Samsung the jolt necessary to spring into action and introduce some much-needed changes to the Galaxy S27 Ultra, some of which customers have been clamoring for years. A new rumor highlights three changes that we should expect in early 2027.
The removal of the subpar 3x telephoto unit could make room for a bigger battery, not to mention an additional camera upgrade on the Galaxy S27 Ultra
Samsung has already been rumored to get rid of the 3x telephoto camera, which has been the subject of criticism as the company retained it on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Instead, yeux1122’s blog states that the 5x periscope zoom camera offers superior image quality, not to mention improved stability when capturing the more detailed shots.
Since the internal space will be freed with the removal of one camera, Samsung can finally address the battery capacity complaint, with the rumor stating that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will finally break through the 5,000mAh capacity ceiling. While we hope the manufacturer embraces silicon-carbon technology in the future to maintain competitiveness over Chinese rivals, a bigger lithium-ion cell is always welcome.
Whatever monetary resources are saved by not moving towards silicon-carbon battery R&D can be reinvested in software optimization, enabling the Galaxy S27 Ultra to last longer. As for the next upgrade, Samsung’s upcoming flagship could finally sport a camera bar design, giving the firm the freedom to implement Qi2 MagSafe-style wireless charging.
This paramount change will allow the Galaxy S27 Ultra to adopt various charging accessories supporting the Qi2 standard, eliminating a major compatibility obstacle. Historically, Samsung’s ‘Ultra’ range of flagships has always accounted for the lion’s share of shipments, but they have also been accompanied by an equal share of complaints.
One area that Samsung hopes to tackle is the features disparity existing between the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27+. To address this conundrum, the company is reported to be introducing the Galaxy S27 Pro. With only minor specification differences between the Galaxy S27 Ultra, Samsung can ensure that its best flagship series is yet to arrive next year.
Then again, the Galaxy S27 Pro’s existence shouldn’t distract Samsung from focusing on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, as the latter will still be the company’s latest and greatest. Also, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max packing next-generation upgrades in late 2026, the Korean technology behemoth will need to be at its imperious best to gain some traction.
News Source: yeux1122’s blog
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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