Observers say the rear camera layout of Samsung Electronics' next flagship, the Galaxy S27 Ultra—set to debut early next year—is shifting upward, a change that could also alter its wireless charging approach. A smaller camera bump would free up room inside the device for magnets.
On the 4th (local time), tech outlet Android Headlines published renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra built from CAD files. According to the renders, the device measures 163.76×78.25×7.97mm—virtually identical to the Galaxy S26 Ultra (163.6×78.1×7.9mm). Judging by the outline alone, it is hard to distinguish from its predecessor.
The rear is the eye-catching part. The renders show the camera module's position changing and the number of lenses decreasing. Industry watchers expect Samsung Electronics to drop the 3x optical zoom telephoto camera and go with a three-camera setup: a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and a 50-megapixel 5x optical zoom telephoto. The overall rear look differs from the previous model, with some saying it gives off a feel similar to Apple's iPhone 18 Pro.
The camera repositioning is directly tied to wireless charging. The Galaxy S26 Ultra did not include Qi2 magnets in the body over concerns about interference with the S Pen, opting instead to attach magnetic accessories via a Qi2 magnetic case. The problem was that the large camera bump extending down the lower portion prevented some magnetic accessories, such as battery packs, from sitting completely flush against the back. This has drawn criticism that accessories could overheat during charging or that charging speeds could drop.
The outlet reported that the Galaxy S27 Ultra appears to move the camera module to the top to secure space for magnets. That opens the possibility of a built-in magnet design. It could also ease the problem of the device wobbling on the camera bump when set down on a flat surface. The caveat is that what was revealed is a render based on CAD files, so it may differ from the design or features of the actual mass-produced product.
The rest of the exterior keeps the previous model's framework. The S Pen storage slot remains at the lower left, and the bottom houses the speaker, USB-C port, and SIM card tray. The power and volume buttons sit on the right side, with the power button below the volume button—the reverse of Google Pixel smartphones.
Some projections about specifications have also emerged. The prevailing view is that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will pack a 5,500–5,700mAh battery and keep wired charging at 65W, the same as its predecessor. One foreign outlet mentioned a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, LPDDR6 memory, UFS 5.0 storage, a 5,700mAh battery with 60W wired and 25W wireless charging, and a triple-camera setup including a 250-megapixel main sensor. However, items where figures differ by outlet—such as charging speed—are hard to regard as confirmed information.
The series is expected to comprise four models: the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra. The projected specifications for the Galaxy S27 Ultra are summarized below.
ItemProjectionDisplay6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED, 120HzBattery5,500–5,700mAhWired charging65W (expected to match predecessor) / 60W also projectedWireless charging25W projected, possible built-in Qi2 magnetsRear camera200MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP 5x telephotoMemory/StorageLPDDR6, UFS 5.0Estimated price$1,399 (~1.9 million won)
Note: Specifications are projections combining CAD-based renders and foreign media reports, and are not confirmed information ahead of launch.
The change in wireless charging approach could affect both Samsung Electronics' component sourcing and its accessory ecosystem. Building Qi2 magnets into the body would allow magnetic mounts and power banks to be used without a separate case, improving accessory compatibility. Conversely, it could reshape the accessory industry, which has profited from case sales. How the S Pen-magnet interference issue was resolved is also key. Since the S Pen was the reason the previous model gave up on built-in magnets, if the same constraint remains, a design change alone will not be enough to enable magnet integration.
Pricing across the flagship lineup is also drawing attention. Foreign media projected the Galaxy S27 Ultra at $1,399 (~1.9 million won) and the Pro at $1,299 (~1.7 million won). A strategy of applying privacy display technology only to premium models for differentiation is also being discussed. However, this too is based on pre-launch estimates and may differ from the actual announcement.
