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If these Galaxy S27 Ultra renders are accurate, Samsung can’t stop Apple copycat claims

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Why This Matters

The leaked renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra suggest Samsung is adopting design elements similar to Apple's iPhone, notably the camera plateau, which could spark ongoing copycat claims. This shift highlights the competitive nature of flagship smartphone design and may influence future industry trends, impacting consumer perceptions of originality and innovation. As Samsung prepares to launch the Galaxy S27 series, these design choices could also affect user experience and accessory compatibility, emphasizing the importance of design evolution in the tech industry.

Key Takeaways

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TL;DR A tipster has posted apparent Galaxy S27 Ultra renders online.

The pictures show a Galaxy phone with an iPhone-like camera plateau.

The images also seem to hint at integrated magnets for Qi2 charging and other accessories.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year, and we’ve already heard a few rumors about the new phones. However, the latest leak may have given us a good look at the Galaxy S27 Ultra itself.

Tipster Sonny Dickson posted apparent Galaxy S27 Ultra renders on X, showing a major departure from the Galaxy S26 Ultra design. Check out the images below.

The images show a phone with a camera bump similar to the iPhone 17 Pro camera housings. That means we’ve got a camera plateau here, stretching across the back of the phone. Apple wasn’t the first brand to adopt such a design (Xiaomi and others offered wide camera plateaus years ago), but it can’t be a coincidence that Samsung might be taking this route.

What do you think of the S27 Ultra's apparent design? 75 votes I love it 8 % I hate it 65 % It's okay 27 %

Otherwise, the pictures show a pill-shaped cutout on the plateau, which is ostensibly for a secondary camera and flash. We also see a circular cutout on the rear cover, suggesting that the phone will have integrated magnets for Qi2 wireless charging and accessories.

Dickson also claims that the Galaxy S27 Ultra will be available in “two different sizes.” We previously heard that the Galaxy S27 Pro was on the cards and could be a compact flagship with some Ultra features. So we’re guessing the tipster is referring to this rumored Pro model.

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