Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 series will feature four models, according to reports, bringing a mixed bag of hardware updates that leave base models largely unchanged while restructuring the upper tier.
Familiar Hardware for Base Models
The base Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus rely on camera sensors nearly identical to their predecessors, as Android Authority reported. Both phones feature a 50-megapixel main camera using either the Sony IMX955 or Samsung S5KGNG sensors, which SammyGuru noted are the exact same components found in the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus.
According to import-export records on the NBD platform cited by Notebookcheck, the European variants of the Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ carry the model numbers SM-S952B/DS and SM-S956B/DS respectively, and will use Samsung’s Exynos 2700 processor.
Ultrawide photography on the base and Plus models sees no hardware adjustment either. The devices use a 12-megapixel Sony IMX564 sensor, a part that has remained in Samsung’s lineup since the Galaxy S23 generation, according to Android Authority. For telephoto zoom, both phones carry a 12-megapixel 3x sensor designated as the Samsung S5K3K1.
Pro and Ultra Models Use Different Sensors
The newly introduced Galaxy S27 Pro and the flagship Ultra shift to a 200-megapixel main camera using the Samsung S5KHP6 sensor, alongside a 50-megapixel ultrawide shooter utilizing either the Samsung S5KJN3 or Sony IMX855, as detailed by Android Authority. However, the telephoto configuration diverges between the two high-end variants.
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The Ultra model is said to carry a 5,700mAh battery and a reported price of $1,399, while the Pro model is reported to feature a 5,200mAh cell with a reported price of $1,299. European import-export records listed by Notebookcheck show the Galaxy S27 Pro under model number SM-S957B/DS powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and the Galaxy S27 Ultra under SM-S958B/DS equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.
The Galaxy S27 Pro includes a 3x telephoto camera using the Samsung S5K3LD sensor. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Ultra employs a 50-megapixel 5x telephoto camera using the Sony IMX855 or Samsung S5KJN3.
Front Camera Upgrades
Selfie hardware receives a modest update across the upper tier. The Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus utilize a 12-megapixel front-facing sensor using either the Samsung S5K3LU or Sony IMX874, while the Pro and Ultra upgrade to a 16-megapixel Samsung S5K2P5 front camera, according to SammyGuru.
Samsung Expands the Galaxy Lineup with Four Models
Leaks point toward Samsung expanding its standard three-phone strategy into four offerings for the Galaxy generation anticipated in 2027. The line is expected to include sizing distinctiveness across the family, with displays measuring 6.3 inches for the base model, 6.7 inches for the Plus version, 6.5 inches for the newly created Pro variant, and 6.9 inches for the Ultra flagship.
The newly added Pro variant occupies a position situated between the Plus and Ultra models. The physical dimensions across the models accommodate faster memory options, adopting both LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage configurations. Trade documentation indicates that the S27 series will incorporate built-in magnets for wireless charging accessories.
Battery and charging capacities see adjustments throughout the range. Both the Pro and Ultra variants are tipped to support 60W wired charging alongside 25W wireless charging speeds. On the software side, the entire upcoming lineup is expected to run Android 17 layered with Samsung’s One UI 9.0 interface.
Regional Chip Strategies Vary Across the Generation
Samsung’s regional chip strategies divide the generation across distinct silicon nodes. Subsequent trade platform listings and forum leaks from Naver user yeux1122 clarified that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor across all global territories.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Pro is slated to carry the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, and the standard base and Plus models will rely on the Exynos 2700 in select key international markets.
This chip differentiation strategy unfolds during a period characterized by rising memory component costs. Market estimates place the Galaxy S27 Pro pricing at $1,299, while the Ultra sits at $1,399. Official announcements and final confirmation of pricing figures remain pending as buyers await the official launch window projected for January or February 2027.