Samsung could bring a significant design overhaul to the Galaxy S27 Ultra, while the Galaxy S27 Pro could keep the Ambient Design legacy, as revealed in early CAD and AI-based images.

The South Korean tech giant may have been planning a design shift for its upcoming flagship lineup. Meanwhile, early reports indicate the decision hasn’t been made yet, and the vertical sensor alignment could remain.

Samsung insider Ice Universe shared a set of CAD images showcasing the possible design of the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Image source – Ice Universe (@UniverseIce/X)

The source went a step ahead and had a realistic picture of the Galaxy S27 Ultra generated using artificial intelligence, which is based on the CAD render.

The image shows that the Galaxy S27 Pro could keep the vertical camera design. Samsung may bring a new real panel design to the Galaxy S27 Ultra. It could adopt an iPhone 17 Pro-like camera bump, seizing a large portion of the back.

The camera bump features two camera sensors vertically, with the third sensor following, attached with an LED flash. The remaining area on the back remains empty.

Image source – Ice Universe (@UniverseIce/X)

Samsung may have been testing different prototypes of the Galaxy S27 series. They might have included models with different specifications and designs. However, the final design could be confirmed internally later.

For now, take these renders with a pinch of salt, as they may be final or dropped during evaluation.

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series is still months away, but several rumors have already started appearing online. The leaks suggest that Samsung could focus more on software, AI, and connectivity rather than making big changes to the phone’s hardware.

Tipster @Kro_roe shared some changes and new features that could come with the Galaxy S27 series. The biggest changes could be One UI 9.5. Samsung is reportedly working on several new features for its next software version. The update could make Galaxy phones smarter and easier to use.

The Galaxy S27 series may also get Galaxy AI 2.0. Samsung could add more AI tools and bring features that are already available on other smartphones to Galaxy devices. However, some advanced AI features could become paid services in the future. This could upset some users.

Satellite communication is another feature. The Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro could support satellite connectivity. Also, the Galaxy S27 series could bring improvements to NFC. Better hardware placement may improve NFC reception and make payments and other connections more reliable.

Samsung is also rumored to improve MST, which could make transactions faster and improve the area used to recognize payment terminals. There is also hope that the regular Galaxy S27 will finally get UWB. Samsung has kept UWB mainly for its more expensive models, but newer Galaxy devices show that the technology can work with Exynos chips.

Samsung may also change the phone’s internal structure and outer design to reduce condensation problems. The company could aim for a cleaner and more premium look. These are just leaks, so we can take them with a pinch of salt for now. Stay tuned for more information.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 FE may come with a useful free offer. A leaked promotional poster shared by tipster @evleaks says buyers could get six months of Google AI Pro for free with the smartphone.

The offer is said to be worth €132. It will also include 5TB of Google cloud storage. Users can use this storage for photos, videos, documents and other files.

Google AI Pro gives users access to more AI features and extended access to Google’s Gemini tools. This could be useful for people who use AI regularly for work, study or everyday tasks.

According to the leaked information, the offer will be available until August 2, 2027, at 8:59 AM. However, the offer may not be available in every country. Samsung already confirmed the launch of the Galaxy S26 FE on August 27.

Image via EvLeaks

There is also an important condition. After the free six-month trial ends, Google AI Pro will cost €21.99 per month. Users can cancel the subscription at any time if they do not want to pay for it.

The leaked terms also mention that returning the Galaxy S26 FE could lead to cancellation of the Google AI Pro subscription. Samsung has not officially confirmed this offer yet, so it should be treated as leaked information for now.

If Samsung confirms the deal, the free six-month Google AI Pro subscription and 5TB of storage could make the Galaxy S26 FE a more attractive option for buyers. More details about the phone’s price, specifications and launch date are expected later.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 passed the durability test as an impressive survivor. In the most-awaited JerryRigEverything durability test, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold failed in the bend test like its predecessors, but one thing has improved.

Zack Nelson is back with another video, this time the Pixel 11 Pro bend and durability test. Google’s new foldable phone, and a main Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor in the US, has failed the bend test like its predecessors.

The durability test involved scratch resistance, dust and mud on the screen and the hinge, as well as a flame test. The majority of outcomes were similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, showcasing hardware-driven resilience.

The landscape flipped 360 degrees when Zack put force and bent the phone in the opposite direction. Extending the force led the Pixel 11 Pro Fold to crack badly, which ended up losing the cover screen protector.

Image courtesy: JerryRigEverything

Google’s foldable failed again in a durability test; meanwhile, the Samsung foldable managed to stay functional despite the opposite bend. However, one thing Google improved is notable: the phone didn’t catch fire like before.

After previous instances, Zack was ready with a handy fire extinguisher, but it wasn’t required this time. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold foldable phone didn’t catch fire even after failing the bend test in brutal durability evaluation.

Watch the full durability test video below:

Expect a teardown video to follow in the next couple of days. Zack released the Fold 8’s durability test around 10 days ago, which was followed by a teardown. However, the Flip 8 and Fold 8 Ultra are yet to face the durability test.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 teardown shows why repairing this foldable won’t be easy
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 passes brutal durability test as an impressive survivor

Galaxy S24 Ultra was the first to introduce Samsung and Corning’s Gorilla Armor, an anti-reflective coating. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to launch next year with a brilliant self-scratch-healing screen technology.

Samsung has made screen protectors irrelevant in 2026. The reason is the Privacy Display technology used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It’s anti-reflective and offers hardware-level screen protection through interactive UI.

Galaxy S27 Ultra may boast a self-scratch-healing screen

Tipster @phonefuturist reports that Samsung and Corning are reportedly developing a self-healing surface coating. This could debut with the Galaxy S27 Ultra, offering a self-scratch-healing feature on Samsung’s next big flagship.

This upgrade could come as part of the expansive Gorilla Armor segment. Galaxy S26 Ultra also features Gorilla Armor to reduce reflections. Next year’s flagship would take the experience further with a brilliant self-recovery trick.

Manufacturers have already raised the bar for screen scratch resistance. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 just survived a durability test, with its cover screen panel surviving scratches at Mohs level 6, causing no major scratches.

Still, our phones become victims of micro scratches in everyday use. They could appear due to forceful touch, the tips of our nails, or any other stuff come into contact. The scratches are permanent, and the only security is screen protection.

Meanwhile, putting an external screen protector reduces the display output. Colors fade, and details are reduced dramatically even with genuine ones. Samsung probably wants to fix that by bringing a self-healing display technology.

The next Gorilla Armor may not focus on hardening the surface. Corning may upgrade it with a scratch recovery approach in mind. If it shipped with the S27 Ultra, it would mark a switch from scratch resistance to scratch recovery.