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The Galaxy S27 Ultra might not be admired, but I doubt it will be rejected
The Galaxy S27 Ultra might be 'ugly,' but it won't be soulless
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A Galaxy S27 Pro render | Image by Android Headlines
The verdict is in. Most people have little good to say about the Galaxy S27 Ultra's refreshed design. While some call it a brazen copy of the iPhone 17 Pro, others just don't like the look.
We polled our readers to gauge the temperature, and I think Samsung has nothing to worry about.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is reportedly trading the signature vertical camera layout for an edge-to-edge camera bar. We asked our readers about their thoughts on the change and got 2,314 responses.
Samsung is also reportedly prepping a smaller model called the Galaxy S27 Pro. When asked what they wanted out of this new model, 511 (47%) of our 1,100 respondents were clear that the S Pen is non-negotiable. Meanwhile, 440 (40%) want a lower price, and 149 (14%) desire a smaller footprint.
While the Galaxy S27 Pro will be shorter and narrower than the S27 Ultra, it won't support the S Pen. Samsung is the only manufacturer to offer stylus support on its flagships, but it has slowly been deemphasizing the role of the digital pen.
Starting with the S25 Ultra, the accessory lost Bluetooth Low Energy functionality, with Samsung claiming less than 1% of its customers used BLE features. Then, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 nixed support for the S Pen entirely.
While there have been stray rumors that Samsung plans to remove stylus functionality from the S series, the fact that it hasn't so far means that the accessory is a huge selling point.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra might get online hate for its design, but that lack of appreciation for its new design is unlikely to translate into lower sales. As long as it clings to the S Pen, buyers will find some way to live with the design. That, along with high-end specs, will more than make up for a design that otherwise might not merit a second look.
We polled our readers to gauge the temperature, and I think Samsung has nothing to worry about.
A resounding no
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is reportedly trading the signature vertical camera layout for an edge-to-edge camera bar. We asked our readers about their thoughts on the change and got 2,314 responses.
An overwhelming 1,214 readers (53%) flat-out called it ugly. Another 320 (14%) are sad to see the current design go, while 780 (34%) are ready for something fresh.
That means almost 70% of the readers would prefer Samsung not to go with this design. Despite the backlash, most S series users will likely not look elsewhere.
That means almost 70% of the readers would prefer Samsung not to go with this design. Despite the backlash, most S series users will likely not look elsewhere.
Why should or shouldn't the Galaxy S27 Ultra adopt this design?
The power of the S Pen
Samsung is also reportedly prepping a smaller model called the Galaxy S27 Pro. When asked what they wanted out of this new model, 511 (47%) of our 1,100 respondents were clear that the S Pen is non-negotiable. Meanwhile, 440 (40%) want a lower price, and 149 (14%) desire a smaller footprint.
What are your hopes for the new Galaxy S27 Ultra model?
Nothing like the Galaxy S27 Ultra
While the Galaxy S27 Pro will be shorter and narrower than the S27 Ultra, it won't support the S Pen. Samsung is the only manufacturer to offer stylus support on its flagships, but it has slowly been deemphasizing the role of the digital pen.
While there have been stray rumors that Samsung plans to remove stylus functionality from the S series, the fact that it hasn't so far means that the accessory is a huge selling point.
Other rumored Galaxy S27 Ultra design changes:
It's what's on the inside
The Galaxy S27 Ultra might get online hate for its design, but that lack of appreciation for its new design is unlikely to translate into lower sales. As long as it clings to the S Pen, buyers will find some way to live with the design. That, along with high-end specs, will more than make up for a design that otherwise might not merit a second look.
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