Samsung’s precise tracking feature may be exclusive to Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra

Samsung is widening the spec gap across the Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra, with the Plus model reportedly dropping the UWB-powered precise tracking feature.

The Galaxy S27 series is bringing four models early next year, with two more could land in the latter half. The first drop would introduce two low-end models (S27 and S27+) and two high-end variants (S27 Pro and S27 Ultra).

In a recent development, all four models of the Galaxy S27 lineup have appeared on China’s MIIT certification database. As per Abhishek Yadav, the listing revealed the phones’ UWB status, which has a major twist for two models.

Galaxy S27+ losing UWB; S27 Pro getting in

Samsung may be removing the UWB chip from the Galaxy S27 Plus. Instead, the newly added Galaxy S27 Pro is getting the UWB hardware inside.

That said, the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra would be the only models to support ultra-wideband hardware. It would enable Samsung’s precise tracking feature, such as Digital Car Key, on the two flagship models.

Well, this doesn’t mean that the Galaxy S27 and S27+ won’t entirely support Digital Car Key functionality. Samsung would continue to offer it through Bluetooth and other means, but with less precision and reliability.

Recently, an industry report revealed that Samsung has given Qualcomm a mid-October deadline to fix Snapdragon overheating concerns. If Qualcomm fails to do so, Samsung might go ahead with Exynos 2700 in the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Half of October has already passed, and the frequency of Galaxy S27 series rumors has increased significantly. To check our extensive coverage on the flagship models, do visit our Galaxy S27 series archive on SammyFans.