The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra have just arrived, but the modest upgrades have left some underwhelmed. This shifts focus to what Samsung may do next year with the Galaxy S27. Early leaks suggest potential decent upgrades.
One interesting leak indicates Samsung may collaborate with Qualcomm to produce a custom Snapdragon chipset for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, giving it a unique advantage over other Android phones. However, this could be exclusive to the Ultra model.
Battery improvements are also rumored: the Galaxy S27 Ultra might feature a 5,500mAh battery, up from 5,000mAh, though smaller than some competitors. Additionally, integrated Qi 2 magnetic charging is a highly desired feature that Samsung should implement.
Cameras may finally see an overhaul after several years of incremental algorithm tweaks. While leaks promise changes, skepticism remains due to past unmet expectations. With Chinese brands gaining ground, a significant imaging strategy update is overdue.
More details about the Galaxy S27 are expected in the coming months. Samsung needs to deliver meaningful upgrades to regain excitement.