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Leaked Details Reveal Major Display, Chip and Battery Upgrades for Samsung Galaxy S27 Lineup
By Adersh Unni Krishnan Senior Technology Analyst, TelecomTalk Published on Sep 13, 2026 10:13pm IST 1
Following Apple's launch of its iPhone 18 Pro flagship, attention has turned to Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 series, which is reportedly set to bring significant upgrades across displays, processors, and batteries. According to leaks, the lineup will include four models: the standard Galaxy S27 5G, Galaxy S27 Plus 5G, Galaxy S27 Pro 5G, and the flagship Galaxy S27 Ultra 5G. Samsung is expected to skip an Edge variant again, meaning there will be no Galaxy S27 Edge in 2027 to rival Apple's iPhone Air lineup.
Leaks suggest the Galaxy S27 series will launch in the first quarter of 2027, likely between January and March, positioning it to compete with devices such as the OnePlus 16, iQOO 16, and Apple's iPhone 18 Pro.
On the design front, reports indicate Samsung is planning a major overhaul, with the Galaxy S27 Ultra expected to feature a new pill-shaped rear camera module. The standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus, however, are expected to retain the same camera design seen on the Galaxy S26 series.
All three display tiers are expected to receive an upgrade. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to use Samsung's new M16 OLED panel, the same display technology reportedly used in the latest Apple iPhone Duo. This panel is said to offer higher brightness, improved battery efficiency, better color accuracy, and greater durability due to additional protective layers. It also reportedly supports Color-Filter On-Encapsulation (COE) technology, which further enhances color reproduction compared to earlier panels.
The Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Plus are also expected to use the M16 OLED display, marking an upgrade from the M14 OLED panels used in the current Galaxy S26 lineup. Samsung is additionally said to be expanding its Privacy Tech feature, currently exclusive to the Ultra model, to the standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus as well.
On performance, the Galaxy S27 series is expected to receive upgraded processors, RAM, and storage. Leaks suggest Samsung may revive its dual-chipset strategy, using both Exynos and Qualcomm processors depending on the market. In regions such as the United States, the Galaxy S27 models are expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Other markets, including India, may see the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Plus, and Galaxy S27 Pro powered by Samsung's Exynos 2700 chipset, which is expected to launch in December 2026.
Battery technology is also expected to see a change, with reports pointing to a possible shift to silicon-carbon batteries across the lineup.
Samsung has not officially confirmed any specifications or launch details for the Galaxy S27 series, and all information currently available is based on leaks and industry reports.