Leaked CAD models suggest Samsung is looking at some pretty big design changes for its next Ultra flagship, including a new camera arrangement and possibly even different sizes.
Well-known leaker Sonny Dickson has shared CAD renders that appear to show two slightly different sizes for what was first thought to be the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The side buttons sit in different positions on each model, which has sparked talk that Samsung might offer the Ultra in two sizes, a bit like how Apple does with its differently sized Pro phones. Another possibility is that the smaller one is actually the rumored Galaxy S27 Pro.
The designs also point to a new camera plateau on the back. Some people have noted that it looks quite a bit like the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera island, which would be a clear break from Samsung’s long-standing vertical camera setup. A camera hardware refresh is widely seen as overdue at this point. In particular, the current 3x telephoto, built around a small 1/3.94-inch 10MP sensor, is expected to be dropped. Getting rid of it could free up space inside for bigger batteries and maybe even allow magnets around a Qi2 charging coil.
Earlier leaks also suggest the four-year-old ISOCELL HP2 main sensor could be replaced by something more modern, like a 200MP ISOCELL HPC that might handle 3x–5x zoom as well.
In a follow-up, leaker Ice Universe clarified that the smaller CAD model is actually the Galaxy S27 Pro rather than a second Ultra size. According to him, both the S27 Ultra and S27 Pro would get the new camera plateau design. Of course, this is still unofficial and should be taken with a grain of salt until Samsung confirms anything.
These CAD-based claims give us an early (and still speculative) look at what Samsung might be planning for its 2027 flagships. We’ll have to wait until much closer to the official launch for solid details on the design, cameras, and exact model lineup.
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(Source: @SonnyDickson on X)
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