👀 Samsung is introducing major hardware upgrades across the Galaxy S27 line, including a new “Pro” model
📱 Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra models will feature power-efficient M16 OLED panels with higher peak brightness
🔋 Battery life will be improved using silicon-carbon technology to increase capacity beyond 5,000mAh
📷 Additional updates include built-in Qi2 magnetic charging and a unified camera island
After introducing the ‘Privacy Display’ last year on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S27 lineup is set to receive some major hardware upgrades, including a new display material that’s currently being used in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
According to ET News, Samsung will reveal a new “Pro” model this year, which will draw direct comparisons with Apple’s flagship line of phones.
The new Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will use the same M16 OLED panels that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have, which bring several benefits outside of more accurate color reproduction. The tech is more power-efficient, has improved peak brightness, and should result in longer battery life.
The standard Galaxy S27 and S27+ won’t get the same M16 OLED, but they will at least be upgraded to the M14 material that debuted in this year’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Before you accuse Samsung of copying Apple, it’s worth noting that Samsung is the creator of these displays. The change has been a long time coming, as Samsung has stuck with the M13 panels since the Galaxy S24.
Other reported changes for the Samsung Galaxy S27 line include built-in Qi2 magnetic charging, a unified camera island, and the addition of a Pro model, which would take the choices for consumers up to four: the S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra.
The new Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra will also utilize silicon-carbon technology, allowing for better battery life and an increase on the current 5,000mAh battery that hasn’t changed since the S20 Ultra’s release in 2020.
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