Galaxy S27 Ultra Rumors: Specs and Hidden Upgrades

Quick summary: The Galaxy S27 Ultra is shaping up to be a powerhouse. Reported upgrades include a new 200MP HP6 main sensor, a 5,700mAh battery, 60W wired charging, built-in magnets and a 6.9-inch flat M16 OLED display. These are rumors, so treat them as such until Samsung makes it official.

Key takeaways (rumored)

• A 200MP Samsung HP6 main sensor, upgraded from the HP2.
• A 50MP ultra-wide and an improved 50MP 5x telephoto.
• A 5,700mAh battery, up 700mAh.
• 60W wired charging, plus faster wireless charging thanks to magnets in the back.
• A 6.9-inch 2K flat LTPO display with an M16 OLED panel.
• A new Snapdragon Elite Gen chip “for Galaxy”.
• The S Pen, aluminum frame, USB 3.2 and IP68 all stay.

Cameras

The camera layout keeps the familiar look: the flash sits alongside, with the main and ultra-wide cameras stacked on the left. The headline change is a 200MP HP6 main sensor, upgraded from the HP2. Around it, there’s reportedly a 50MP ultra-wide and an improved 50MP 5x telephoto.

Battery and charging

A 5,700mAh battery is a big jump, 700mAh more than before. Combined with a more efficient processor, this phone should get fantastic battery life. Wired charging reportedly goes to 60W. Magnets in the back are also rumored this year, so I think we’ll finally see faster wireless charging, up from the current limit. It feels like only a matter of time.

Display and performance

You get a 6.9-inch 2K flat LTPO display using a newer M16 OLED panel, with no curves. It’s nice and big. Powering it is Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon Elite chip “for Galaxy,” which should be extremely fast.

Everything else

The S Pen is still there. You also get an aluminum frame, USB 3.2 and IP68 dust and water resistance.

My wish for the S28 Ultra

I don’t expect big jumps next year: probably not more battery, little change to the display, and incremental camera upgrades. So a bold move for the Galaxy S28 Ultra would be a small secondary display on the back, to the right of the cameras. What do you think?