Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Leaks: Thicker Bezels, Camera Redesign & Chip Dilemma

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks are picking up pace, and the newest reports paint a picture of small but telling changes — slightly thicker bezels, a redesigned camera module, smarter charging, and a serious behind-the-scenes dilemma over which chip will power the phone.

As always with pre-launch leaks, Samsung has confirmed none of this. Here is what the rumour mill claims, and how much weight each leak carries.

Thicker bezels and a bigger camera bump

According to tipster Ice Universe, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will have display bezels measuring 1.28mm — slightly thicker than the 1.15mm bezels on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, as reported by Gizbot. The difference is tiny, but it suggests Samsung may not be able to shrink the borders further with the next Ultra flagship.

The rear camera bump is also tipped to grow, from 4.5mm to 4.69mm — possibly linked to the rumoured redesign of the rear camera module. Overall dimensions are said to be 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97mm with a weight of around 218 grams, keeping it close to the S26 Ultra in overall size.

Camera: 200MP triple setup tipped

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup: a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. Separately, a leak from X user kro_roe claims Samsung is testing AI-based processing to remove lens flare — a common complaint on Galaxy devices — with “insanely clean” early results. That particular source is less established, so treat the AI flare fix as a rumour for now.

Faster charging through smarter optimisation

On charging, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to keep the 60W rating introduced with the S26 Ultra — but charge slightly faster in practice. According to X user WalleGalaxy, Samsung’s new charging optimisation will let the phone sustain 55–56W for a longer portion of the charging curve instead of only briefly hitting the maximum, as reported by The Shortcut. The result: roughly 2–3% faster overall charging, possibly with a bigger battery in tow.

Snapdragon vs Exynos 2700: the chip dilemma

The biggest question mark is the processor. Samsung could reconsider its chipset plans if Qualcomm fails to address reported overheating issues with its next flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, according to Gizbot, citing the Seoul Economic Daily via 9to5Google.

The report claims Samsung has informed Qualcomm about the alleged heat issue, and the two companies are discussing a fix. If Qualcomm resolves it, Samsung may stick with Snapdragon; otherwise, the company could turn to its own Exynos 2700 — depending on its performance and readiness for mass production. Neither Samsung nor Qualcomm has publicly confirmed the overheating concerns.

What this means for buyers

Taken together, the leaks suggest an evolutionary — not revolutionary — Ultra. The more interesting story may be pricing: with memory costs rising across the industry, the S27 Ultra is expected to cost more than its predecessor. Read our full breakdown of the Samsung Galaxy S27 price leak and the new 4-model lineup.

For phones you can buy right now, see our roundup of upcoming smartphone launches in India.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: leaked specifications at a glance

Here is a quick recap of everything the leaks claim so far: a 6.9-inch M16 AMOLED display with 1.28mm bezels, a 200MP + 50MP + 50MP (5x optical zoom) triple camera with a redesigned 4.69mm camera bump, 60W charging that sustains 55–56W for longer, and either the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 or the Exynos 2700 under the hood. Dimensions are tipped at 163.76 x 78.25 x 7.97mm and the weight at roughly 218 grams. Remember: Samsung has confirmed none of these details, and specifications often change between the first leaks and the official launch.

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