Just when we thought the Galaxy S27 Ultra's rumored redesign would be the biggest change this year, another revelation dropped. Like prior Ultra generations, the Galaxy S26 Ultra has been witnessing robust demand, which explains Samsung's apparent new direction.
Another Ultra model
There might be two Galaxy S27 Ultra variants. | Image by Sonny Dickson
Yesterday, leaker Ice Universe revealed the design of the S27 Ultra, which is set to abandon its vertical camera setup for a horizontal bar. That has now been backed up by tipster Sonny Dickson.
Dickson shared another look at the revamped design and dropped a bigger bombshell.
According to him, the phone will be available in two different sizes, which would be a first for the Ultra model.
What are your hopes for the new Galaxy S27 Ultra model?
The finer details
Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra. | Image by Ice Universe
Ice later expanded on his earlier sketch with new renders. The main and wide-angle camera are stacked vertically, while a 5x telephoto lens resides inside a pill-shaped island alongside the flash. The 3x unit, which previously nestled at the bottom of the second camera row, has been removed.
Here's what we know about the new Galaxy S27 model:
Early reactions to the new design are overwhelmingly cold, with most critics finding it visually unappealing. Others fear that Samsung is losing its originality and simply copying what Apple did last year.
It's possible that the renders didn't do justice to Samsung's vision, and the final production hardware might look better in person.
The design downfall of Samsung is a fascinating case study.
@Phonenurd, X user, August 2026
An Ultra for everyone
The more interesting detail is that the Ultra will come in two sizes. Dickson might simply be referring to the alleged Pro model as a size variant of the Ultra. Or maybe that's just how Samsung is going to position the new model.
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Either way, it means there will be a new option for customers who want a specced-out Galaxy S27 model in a different size. The Ultra moniker carries a lot of prestige, and another model could be the missing link needed to drive sales to new heights.
YOU SAID TWO DIFFERENT SIZES?? MY DREAM IS GOING TO BE TRUE PLEASE SAMSUNG
@VedantKalore, X user, August 2026
Lastly, Ice has also suggested that the Galaxy S27 and S27+ will retain the current vertical camera layout, confirming suspicions that the new look is reserved for the high-end model.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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