Samsung might take a page or two out of Apple’s book and give the Galaxy S27 Ultra two changes inspired by the iPhone 18 Pro and even the iPhone 17 Pro. Unlike previous instances of this happening, however, this time I would be happy to see Samsung take inspiration from Apple.
Galaxy S27 Ultra redesign
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is also reportedly dropping one telephoto lens. | Image by OnLeaks
A lot of unkind things have been said about the leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra redesign, but I’d like to make a case for it. That is, of course, if it even happens, because there are still conflicting reports about whether Samsung will go this route or not.
Personally, I’d love to see the Galaxy flagships get a new design. The iconic triple camera layout is, yes, iconic, but it’s also very old. Change isn’t always bad and, again, I personally quite like the leaked design.
However, another case can be made for a redesign as well. A fresh new look for the Galaxy S27 Ultra will almost undoubtedly help with sales.
The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max, though made fun of before launch when their designs leaked, went on to become incredibly popular. Both models sold ridiculously well across the world.
The iPhone continues to perform insanely well. | Image by Counterpoint Research
It’s easy to understand why this happened, in my opinion. People had grown tired of the monotony of the same design for generations on end. Customers wanted something new.
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I do believe that the same can happen for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. If Samsung launches a new design, people will most likely flock to stores in droves to get the new flagship phone.
Samsung might bring back Burgundy
You have to admit, the timing is suspicious. | Image by PhoneArena
The iPhone 18 Pro models offer a Burgundy color option, a shade that I liked so much that it made me drop my allegiance to black smartphones. Though, admittedly, I ultimately ended up really loving the Lavender Galaxy Z Fold 8, so perhaps it’s just a matter of changing preferences.
Regardless, getting back on topic, leaked wallpapers for the Galaxy S27 Ultra point to a fun surprise for Samsung fans, the return of Burgundy. I say it’s a return because, as some of you are already aware, the Galaxy S22 Ultra also offered this same shade.
The Burgundy color on the Galaxy S22 Ultra was really nice too, though I do find the Burgundy on the iPhone 18 Pro to be slightly prettier. Also, the timing of Samsung’s return to Burgundy is, in my eyes, no coincidence. I think it’s very clear that Samsung wanted a Burgundy rival to the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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However, like the redesign, this is something that I am quite content seeing Samsung do. Samsung often does very muted shades for its flagship smartphones, so if it designs a proper Burgundy shade, I think it will appeal to a lot of people.
Other upgrades I’m excited for
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the last Ultra phone with a 5,000 mAh battery. | Image by PhoneArena
There seems to be a third bit of inspiration that Samsung is drawing from Apple as well. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is apparently, at long last, moving past the 5,000 mAh battery capacity, a barrier that Samsung has been all too content to sit behind for seven long years.
In addition, one report from a very reliable insider has claimed that Samsung is also tweaking its photography software to process photos more like the iPhone. This is also something that I would be quite glad to see happen because, in my opinion, the iPhone usually outputs much truer-to-life colors.
Lastly, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is getting a much improved display as well as a better Privacy Display. The new display will finally allow people sensitive to low-frequency PWM dimming to be able to use a Galaxy flagship for the first time without immediately feeling ill.
It’s going to be a phone of many firsts. I just hope that Samsung is able to pull it off smoothly.
Abdullah loves smartphones, Virtual Reality, and audio gear. Though he covers a wide range of news his favorite is always when he gets to talk about the newest VR venture or when Apple sets the industry ablaze with another phenomenal release.
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