Ahead of its launch, Xiaomi detailed the dual 200MP camera system on its upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max, revealing that the primary sensor measures 1/1.28-inch, slightly larger than the ISOCELL HP2 used in Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phones also feature a Leica-backed camera setup wrapped around a secondary rear display, in a design reminiscent of the iPhone 17 Pro's camera island but repurposed for screen functionality.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-22
A new leak attributed to Korean and Weibo sources outlines memory and storage tiers for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 lineup. The base S27 and S27 Plus start at 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, while the S27 Ultra tops out at 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The leak also claims Samsung will move to faster UFS 5.1 storage and LPDDR6 memory on the Ultra and Pro models, a step up from the UFS 4.0 and LPDDR5X found in the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-22
Weibo leakers Smart Pikachu and Digital Chat Station claim vivo executives confirmed an X500 Ultra model is in development, pointing to a March or April 2027 release. The report follows vivo's China launch of the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, with the Ultra variant still unconfirmed by vivo itself. Separately, the standard X500 lineup has reportedly appeared on the EU's EPREL database, hinting at an international rollout.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-22
Chinese regulator 3C has listed model numbers matching the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra with 60W wired charging support. Separate battery filings suggest the two phones could pack 5,200mAh and 5,700mAh cells respectively, up from the current Ultra's 5,000mAh unit.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-18
A die shot shared by SemiAnalysis reveals detailed specifications of Samsung's upcoming Exynos 2700 chipset, expected to power some Galaxy S27 models alongside Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The image shows a ten-core CPU with two differently clocked C2 Ultra performance cores and eight C2 Pro cores, paired with a substantial cache setup, an Xclipse 970 GPU, and a large NPU block.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-04
Fresh leaks suggest Samsung may retire the Plus tier in 2027 and introduce a Galaxy S27 Pro that shares the Ultra's design language in a smaller size. Analysts covering the rumor argue the move would resolve the awkward positioning the Plus model has had since the Galaxy S23 generation, sitting between a mid-range price and Ultra-level features without clearly justifying either.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-04
Korean outlet Money Today, citing tipster Jukan, claims Samsung plans to sell a Galaxy S27 Ultra variant powered by its in-house Exynos 2700 chip in select markets, alongside a Snapdragon version reserved mainly for the US. This would mark the first time since the Galaxy S22 Ultra that the top-tier Ultra model has shipped with an Exynos processor, with the same dual-chip split reportedly extending to the new Galaxy S27 Pro model.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-02
A China 3C regulatory filing spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav suggests Samsung's Galaxy S27 will retain 25W wired charging, while the Galaxy S27 Plus stays at 45W. These figures match what Samsung has offered since the Galaxy S20 and S22 Plus respectively, showing no generational improvement. The devices are however tipped to gain MagSafe-style wireless charging via built-in magnets.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-02
A new leak from tipster @phonefuturist suggests Samsung's standard Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus could adopt the same 3x telephoto camera system found in the upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro. An earlier ETNews report had pegged that Pro model's zoom lens at 12MP, though the new leak doesn't confirm sensor details for the base models. Samsung is separately said to be testing a 50MP 4x telephoto for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-31
Code found in the One UI 9 Beta 7 build for the Galaxy S26 references Scam Detection support for a wide range of devices, including the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z TriFold, and the unreleased Galaxy S27 lineup. The same code lists model numbers tied to these devices and references an Exynos 2700 chip alongside a Qualcomm option for the S27 series, hinting at Samsung's continued dual-chipset approach.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-31
New renders of the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra reveal a wide horizontal camera bar across the back, replacing the individual floating lenses Samsung has used for years. The design bears a striking resemblance to Apple's iPhone Pro camera layout, sparking debate among Android enthusiasts and reviewers. While unconfirmed, leaks about Samsung's flagship devices have historically proven accurate.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-28
New leaks attributed to leaker OnLeaks reveal that Samsung's standard Galaxy S27 will carry over the same flat display, rounded corners, and raised rear camera island seen on the Galaxy S26, with dimensions differing by only fractions of a millimeter. This comes shortly after separate renders suggested the Galaxy S27 Ultra may adopt a horizontal, iPhone-style camera plateau instead of Samsung's traditional vertical layout.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-28
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