First Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra cases reveal new details about revamped camera design

In early 2027, Samsung will surprise us with at least two completely revamped Galaxy S27 flagships, although many more details will likely be leaked between now and then. It’s already relatively certain that there will be two new high-end models called the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro, both of which are expected to get a redesign with a large camera island similar to the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max). Following the first CAD models, the visualized renders already revealed the basic design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro, but there could still be changes in the details, as suggested by the protective cases that recently surfaced on the X.

Hands-on images shared by Ice Universe confirm the basic camera layout with two larger lenses on the left and an oval cutout for another camera, sensors and LED flash on the right. However, one of the two cases suggests that the third camera will be positioned above the LED flash rather than below, meaning that previous renders could still be inaccurate. The exact position of the autofocus laser sensor is not yet known, writes Ice Universe on X.

Compared to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, many things will change for Samsung’s flagship in 2027. Besides the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, the 200-megapixel sensor behind the main camera is expected to be upgraded to a new model, with the main camera also working as a 3x telephoto replacement in the future. While the 5x telephoto lens and likely ultra-wide camera are expected to remain unchanged, observers are currently anticipating a new 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Additionally, there will likely be a very significant display upgrade with new OLED material already used by competitors. Last but not least, Samsung should finally improve the battery specifications.

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