2027 is set to be a big year for Galaxy phones, with leaks pointing towards Samsung offering four new phones instead of the usual three. Rumors and leaks suggest we'll see a Galaxy S27 Pro instead.
This phone is expected to sit somewhere between the Galaxy S27 Plus and the ultra-premium Galaxy S27 Ultra. Considering the gap between the Plus and Ultra models has been closing in recent years, that's a notable addition.
Here are key ways the Galaxy S27 Pro stands apart from the S27 Ultra, alongside the features both phones reportedly share.
Smaller Screen
Samsung's flagships have a lot of similarities, but screen size is not one of them. Information from regulatory databases indicates the Galaxy S27 Pro will come with a 6.5-inch display.
Smaller Screen
This means it will sit between the 6.3-inch S27 and 6.7-inch S27 Plus, with a screen smaller than the 6.9-inch Galaxy S27 Ultra, offering a distinct physical footprint.
Performance
Regulatory databases point toward the S27 Pro coming with less powerful hardware than the S27 Ultra. The Ultra is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 system on chip.
Performance
The S27 Pro is tipped to use the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 model, representing a step above current chips but falling short of the Extreme version.
Performance
Observers expect Samsung to employ custom "for Galaxy" variants of both chips to provide a performance boost.
Don't expect the S Pen
A major selling point for the Galaxy S27 Ultra is the inclusion of the S Pen. Reports indicate the S27 Pro will not feature a built-in slot for the stylus.
The smaller internal space of the S27 Pro likely prevents the inclusion of a built-in silo, meaning users desiring the S Pen will need to opt for the Ultra model.
The telephoto camera won't be as good
The S27 Ultra is rumored to feature a 50MP telephoto lens capable of 5x optical magnification, while the S27 Pro is expected to use a zooming lens with lower resolution and optical magnification.
Current rumors suggest the Pro will feature a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical magnification, surpassing older standard models but trailing the Ultra.
Alternative rumors point to a 50MP camera with 3.5x optical zoom on the Pro, though the Ultra retains the superior zooming hardware.
The battery is smaller
Samsung is reportedly utilizing silicon carbon batteries across the S27 series. Leaks suggest the S27 Pro will feature a 5,200 mAh battery compared to the Ultra's 5,700 mAh capacity.
While larger than previous generations, the Pro's smaller power cell reflects its more compact dimensions.
It looks like both phone will have a 200MP camera
Despite differences in telephoto hardware, both the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are rumored to feature a 200MP main camera sensor.
Minor variations in sensor size or aperture may exist, but the Pro is expected to deliver high-resolution photography comparable to its larger sibling.
It's getting a Privacy Display too
The Privacy Display feature is expected to arrive on the S27 Pro, alongside fixes for screen dimming issues present in earlier iterations.
The S27 Pro will pair the feature with a brighter M16 OLED display panel.
This inclusion ensures the security feature is not restricted solely to the most expensive model.
It should have the same charging speeds
Both the Pro and Ultra models are reported to support 60W wired charging and 25W Qi2 magnetic charging, indicating the introduction of built-in magnets for the lineup.
Bottom line: What is the Pro for?
The Galaxy S27 Pro appears positioned as a middle-ground option in the ultra-premium market, offering advanced features in a smaller form factor than the Ultra.
Pricing details remain unconfirmed amid expectations of overall price hikes for the S27 series.
