Samsung is likely to expand its flagship Galaxy S lineup in 2027. The tech giant is reportedly considering a fourth model, the Galaxy S27 Pro. The move would mark a shift from its long-standing three-device strategy, which includes the base, Plus, and Ultra variants.
According to an ET News report from Korea, quoted on PhoneArena, the upcoming Pro series may incorporate various high-end features of the Ultra but exclude some components to reduce costs. The most striking exclusion might be the S Pen, which has become a signature feature of Samsung's Ultra range over the years.
There is also speculation regarding Samsung's incorporation of the Privacy Display feature, which was launched as a major selling point of the S26 Ultra, into the Pro range.
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Samsung had earlier explored reshuffling its lineup by replacing the Plus variant with a slimmer Edge model, inspired by the Galaxy S25 Edge. A weak consumer response is said to have made the firm scrap that plan and opt for an iterative approach to produce the S26 series.
It now looks like Samsung will keep the Plus phone together with the new Pro phone rather than replace either one of them.
There aren’t many insights into potential hardware upgrades yet. It was once rumored that the Ultra model could feature an upgraded primary rear-facing camera sensor. However, modest performance improvements, enhanced battery life, and advanced artificial intelligence functions seem inevitable.
Details about the Galaxy S27 family remain limited for now.