Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro models will feature silicon-carbon battery upgrades, with the Ultra reaching ~5,700 mAh (a 14% increase) and the Pro jumping to ~5,200 mAh, both supporting 60W wired charging. However, these capacities lag behind competitors like Oppo's rumored 8,000 mAh Find X10.
John Gruber examines Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, marking the 20th flagship iPhone generation since 2007, and questions whether it remains the flagship model now that the iPhone Duo has become the more prominent device in Apple's marketing and announcements.
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S27 series in early 2027 with four models including the S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra, featuring major upgrades to display, processor, and battery. The S27 Ultra will introduce a new pill-shaped camera design, while Samsung will skip its Edge series lineup. The flagships will compete against Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and other premium smartphones.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are reportedly upgrading to M16 OLED panels with improved brightness, color accuracy, and power efficiency, marking the first major display material upgrade in three years. The standard S27 and S27+ will use M14 panels, while M16 panels will also appear in upcoming Z Flip 9 and Z Fold 9 foldables in late 2027.