Samsung’s Galaxy S Ultra series has long been the poster child for Android flagships, packing cutting edge hardware, top tier cameras, and the best of the brand’s software features. While we are still waiting on the Galaxy S26 series, many rumors and leaks have already revealed a bunch of details for the latest flagships.
These reports have revealed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the others are likely getting minor updates over their predecessors. However, 2027’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could be shaping up to be a true upgrade after years of minor changes. So could this be Samsung’s breakthrough flagship? Read on to see everything we know about this premium phone.
1. New Biometric: Polar ID Face Unlock
One of the most intriguing Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors centers on a new biometric system dubbed Polar ID. Leaks suggest Samsung is exploring a wild new face unlock tech that could pair with its existing in-display fingerprint scanner. The idea seems to be improving security and convenience with a more robust facial authentication mechanism, potentially making biometrics faster and more secure than ever before.
If done well, this could finally be a true rival to Apple’s Face ID technology. It should also help Samsung stand out from the rest of the premium Androids, offering secure face unlock without needing external sensors or gimmicks. However, like all early biometric rumors, the real test will be in its reliability and privacy safeguards.
2. Conflicting Camera Leaks
Camera performance has always been a focal point for Ultra models, and the S27 Ultra is no exception. Early reports hinted that Samsung might upgrade to a 200MP main camera, prompting excitement among enthusiasts. Larger sensors translate to better detail and low-light performance, but the high megapixel count doesn’t always mean better image quality.
Recent rumors have hinted at Samsung planning on upgrading the sensors for the primary shooter, ultra wide angle lens, and the selfie camera. But unfortunately, the telephoto setup could remain the same. Still, this would be a notable change as Samsung has relied on its 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor since the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
So while photography as a whole could get an upgrade, some areas, like periscope zoom, might disappoint. Some analysts believe that the larger sensor would offer various improvements that will help the device match other flagships. Many were expecting that Samsung could match other Ultra models with a large 1-inch sensor, but this still seems highly unlikely. Some rumors point to a new Samsung ISOCELL 1/1.3-inch sensor, while others claim that the brand is using a Sony 1/1.1-inch sensor.
3. Back to Exynos?
Reports from South Korea have revealed that Samsung is expected to get a big rise in 2nm yield by the end of this year. Typically, the Galaxy Ultra models featured the top Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chip, but the improved yield might help the brand adopt its proprietary Exynos processors. To recall, the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely launch with a custom overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
But the S27 Ultra may move to a 2nm based Exynos chipset. A leak from earlier this month states that this chip could be dubbed the Exynos 2700 and will offer improved thermal design, performance, and energy efficiency. In the past, the Exynos variants of Samsung’s flagships trailed behind the Snapdragon versions. Samsung seems to be addressing this with the next-gen Exynos, which can reportedly achieve an impressive Geekbench 6 scores of 4,800 in single-core and 15,000 in multi-core tests.
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