Apple’s next flagship is said to have a bigger battery, and it is actually great news for Samsung fans. The company may no longer be able to justify its favorite 5000mAh battery as much in 2027, as Apple is raising the bar.

iPhone 17 Pro Max has already outclassed the Galaxy S25 Ultra and S26 Ultra with its bigger battery size. The eSIM model packs a 5,088 mAh cell, while the physical SIM model has a slightly smaller 4,823 mAh battery.

Apple’s allegedly equipped the iPhone 18 Pro Max with a battery as large as 5,425 mAh. This capacity has been rumored for the eSIM version, while the physical SIM variant may be packed with a 5,235 mAh battery.

The Galaxy vs iPhone battery difference was negligible last year, but Apple is now widening the gap. iPhone 18 Pro Max may have a 10 percent larger battery than Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, offering longer battery life.

Galaxy S27 Ultra needs 5500mAh, or the game is over

Galaxy S26 Ultra retained 5000mAh battery despite a strong requirement for a larger battery. Samsung pushes software optimization and hardware maturity to improve efficiency, but hardware differences can’t be matched.

Galaxy S27 Ultra should have a 5500mAh battery inside to rival Apple’s next flagship. Samsung phones still lag in terms of efficiency. They are best in the Android ecosystem, but the equation changes when Apple enters the game.

Samsung is rumored to make some major changes to the camera sensors and module design next year. The aim is to vacate space for other components and probably a bigger battery, while sticking to the same lithium-ion tech.

Samsung’s Privacy Display tech, debuted with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, may be adopted in the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra. If it happens, that alone is going to be the most significant upgrade in the 2027 smartphone market.

According to TheElec (via SemiconductorsX), Samsung could bring Privacy Display technology to the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra models. That said, the Galaxy S27 FE may only be the model in the lineup to lack this tech.

This year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S26 Ultra with the world’s first Privacy Display technology. The solution is backed by Samsung Display’s Flex Magix Pixel technology, which dims brightness from side angles.

In 2027, Samsung will introduce the second-generation Privacy Display. The enhanced panels will likely resolve quality and reliability issues. Utilization in all models will give the lineup a steep edge over Apple’s iPhone 18 series.

An industry insider noted, “While the Galaxy S26 served to validate the feature primarily on the Ultra model, the Galaxy S27 is significant because the technology has been expanded to become a standard feature across the entire flagship lineup.”

Manufacturers are pretty much interested in sourcing privacy displays from Samsung Display. However, the Korean tech giant isn’t rushing to supply this product so early to the rivals of its MX Business sibling.

Privacy Display played a key role in pushing the sales of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display also faced criticism due to some quality concerns. However, Samsung confirmed there’s no technological problem with the Privacy Display.

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year with four models. Galaxy S27 Pro is the new addition to the lineup, which will offer a compact design. Rumors have already started to surface; access the archive here.

Samsung Galaxy Jump 5 phone is now official, and it will be available for purchase starting tomorrow, July 3, across South Korea.

South Korea’s KT will sell the Samsung Galaxy Jump 5 phone in the country. Interested buyers can purchase the device through KT stores in Korea and the official online mall, KT[dot]com.

Galaxy Jump 5 is different from its predecessors

Galaxy Jump 5 is based on the Global Galaxy A27. Samsung has recently unveiled the smartphone globally, and it’s also going on sale starting tomorrow.

The biggest difference is that this is the first model built on a Galaxy A series phone. Previous Jump models have their roots in the Galaxy M series. This shift alone secures plenty of new AI features and a more premium design.

The device brings AI features such as Circle to Search, which displays search results when a circle is drawn on screen; Object Eraser that removes unwanted elements from photos; and tools to transcribe and translate voice recordings and calls.

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Colors, price and offers

Galaxy Jump 5 will be available in three colors, including Black, Light Green, and Light Pink. It comes with a price tag of KRW 545,600, which converts to roughly $350.

Customers who activate the device by July 5 can receive a “Digital Onnuri Gift Certificate” rebate worth up to KRW 107,000 (~ $70) as part of “Samsung Appreciation Festival” promotion.

Additionally, the first 10,000 shoppers will receive a three-month subscription to the reading platform “Millie’s Library” and a character-collaboration power bank package.

Samsung is rolling out new updates to ClockFace and RegiStar modules, which make them compatible with Android 17-based One UI 9.

Both plugins are offered as part of Samsung’s Good Lock app. ClockFace unlocks massive clock customization options on Samsung devices. RegiStar offers experimental tools powered by the phone’s hardware components.

Some Good Lock apps broke in Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta software. The company revealed the update plan, which promises that all the plugins and apps will revert to their functional state as the software testing continues.

After a handful of apps, Samsung has now updated ClockFace and RegiStar with support for One UI 9.0 (via SammyGuru). This version is currently limited to the Galaxy S26 series, while the official unveiling is set for late July at the Unpacked event.

Samsung users can update both modules through Good Lock. Tap Update All to install the latest versions of every available plugin out there. You can also separately update apps, plugins, and modules inside the Good Lock app.

ClockFace and RegiStar aren’t among the widely used Good Lock apps. Home Up is used on the majority of compatible Galaxy phones and allows tweaking app launch/close animations as well as gesture animations.

Home Up is expected to add some new tools for animations. The existing features will get enhancements for optimal performance. Other modules, such as LockStar, are also waiting for their chance to gain One UI 9 support.

The new Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 release brings new features and bug fixes to Google Pixel devices. This release also marks the Platform Stability milestone for the operating system, setting up the OS for stable advancements.

Google specified which bugs are fixed in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6, while the update also has some new features. The post-release development of Android 17 continues, while Samsung is still Beta testing the One UI 9 version.

Well, new features in this update include distance and calorie tracking via Health Connect, new icons for Settings, which were first debuted on the Pixel Watch, and a design overhaul for the wallpaper picker service.

New features

• Health Connect on phones can now track distance and calories
• New Settings icon
  • This design was first introduced on the Pixel Watch
  • It appears if you move the icon around on your homescreen
• Redesign for wallpaper picker

Samsung launched Android 17-based One UI 9 Beta in May 2026. The company has released three Beta updates so far, with the 4th on the verge of release. The official version is set to launch with the upcoming foldable phones later this month.

Bug fixes

• Users were unable to select multiple spell checker languages. (Issue #147312111)
• Pressing the device volume buttons within the Clock app failed to trigger the expected user interface actions. (Issue #527400457, Issue #527395501, Issue #524895625)
• Rapidly swiping through the media carousel caused visual glitches in the Quick Settings layout and settings icon by improving animation and layout state handling during rapid transitions. (Issue #514947195)
• An issue in WindowManagerGlobal that resulted in app crashes. (Issue #516639947)
• Enabling the Wi-Fi hotspot displayed a generic default SSID instead of the user’s saved custom name. (Issue #485168823)