Rumors Swirl: Galaxy S27 Ultra May Feature Horizontal Camera Bar

Rumors about a horizontal camera bar for the Galaxy S27 series have been circulating for months. Today, reliable leaker Ice Universe posted a cryptic sketch that might offer the first glimpse at the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s revamped module.

First Look at Potential Design

The sketch depicts a real panel with an iPhone 17 Pro-esque camera bar. It houses two vertically stacked cameras on the right and an elongated island on the left, likely for a third camera and a flash unit. Don't quote Ice on it.

Horizontal Camera Bars: A Trend?

Horizontal camera bars are a hallmark of Pixel phones, and Apple adopted a similar design last year, though maintaining its traditional placement. Samsung has previously utilized this layout with the Galaxy S10, but the trend is shifting.

Samsung's Design Shift

Lee Ji-young, VP of design for Samsung’s Mobile eXperience unit, previously praised the Galaxy S26’s design, citing the vertically arranged cameras as a core brand identity. However, reports suggest the company is now considering abandoning this approach.

Potential Rollout

It’s speculated that the horizontal camera bar design might initially be reserved for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, potentially followed by the standard model or Galaxy S27 Pro. Samsung could also opt to introduce it gradually across its lineup.

Key Features to Anticipate

Regardless of the camera layout, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to Feature a faster chip, new software features, and an ergonomic design.