Images purportedly showing the design of Samsung Electronics' next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S27 series, have surfaced online.
On August 25, a photo believed to be a leaked rendering of the Galaxy S27 series was posted on an online community.
The image features a large rectangular camera island positioned at the top rear of the smartphone. Unlike the previous Galaxy Ultra series, where camera lenses protruded independently, this design showcases two circular camera lenses arranged vertically, accompanied by a vertically elongated oval module and a flash.
International media outlets have speculated that this camera bar design is likely to be featured in the Galaxy S27 Ultra. However, as this is a leak, the final product may differ.
Following the design reveal, online reactions varied, particularly regarding the camera island. One user commented, "It looks somewhat similar to Apple’s design," while another questioned, "If there are limited design options, why was the iPhone 17 Pro criticized so much?"
Some users compared Samsung's design to Chinese smartphones, with one stating, "It doesn’t resemble the iPhone; it looks like a cheap Chinese phone trying to imitate it." Conversely, others emphasized the need for practicality over aesthetics, with one user suggesting, "Forget about design and focus on performance. Why go that route when there’s the Google Pixel as a benchmark?"
In addition to hardware, changes in Samsung's next user interface, One UI 9.5, have also been noted. Recently leaked screenshots of One UI 9.5 reveal elements that emphasize a transparent and three-dimensional feel compared to the existing UI. Features include a floating tab bar, rounded buttons, and a translucent effect that blends into the background. Changes were also observed in the Samsung phone app, where the search function has moved to the bottom.
Notably, the leaked One UI 9.5 screenshots feature new pink and purple curved graphics, suggesting a new design language for the Galaxy S27.
However, it is important to note that this is not the official design announced by Samsung. The currently available materials are based on internal test builds and various leaked images, meaning the UI and product design may change by the time of the official release.
The primary interest surrounding this leak is whether Samsung will abandon its long-standing individual camera ring design in favor of a unified camera island.
Recent WIPO design documents also show a device presumed to be from Samsung featuring a horizontal camera bar with three cameras arranged alongside it, lending credence to the speculation about design changes for the S27. However, the connection between these design documents and the actual S27 has not been officially confirmed.
The Galaxy S27 series is expected to be unveiled in early 2027, in line with Samsung's release cycle, with One UI 9.5 likely to be the first version applied to the S27 series.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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