Rafomac News, Tech & Trends That MatterSamsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra might have aimed for a game-changing 7,000mAh battery, but there’s a catch—it would’ve meant losing the iconic S Pen. The official CAD renders have dropped, confirming S Pen stays while battery size gets a smaller upgrade.
New Galaxy S27 Ultra Renders Reveal Familiar Yet Refined Design
The official CAD renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra have finally surfaced, offering a detailed glimpse at the phone’s design. Despite a new camera bar that looks quite prominent, the overall size remains nearly identical to last year’s S26 Ultra. Samsung is continuing its trend of rounding the device’s sides and corners, making it feel a bit more comfortable in the hand. For longtime users, this means a familiar feel but with subtle enhancements to grip and aesthetics.
Importantly, the S Pen is still firmly part of the Ultra’s package, a relief for fans who have come to expect this feature as a defining trait of Samsung’s flagship Ultra line.
The Battery Debate: 7,000mAh vs. S Pen Presence
Samsung recently tested a bold battery upgrade for the S27 Ultra—a massive 7,000mAh cell that would’ve positioned it among the largest-capacity smartphones on the market. However, making room for this gigantic battery required sacrificing the S Pen slot entirely. That was the trade-off Samsung faced: retain the S Pen or push for the ultimate battery life.
The official choice is clear now. Samsung stuck with the S Pen, keeping it integrated along the base of the phone. This decision means the battery will settle around 5,700mAh, which—while a notable bump over previous years—is a retreat from the 7,000mAh dream for now.
Other Design Touches and Display Durability Improvements
Aside from the battery and stylus saga, the S27 Ultra and its sibling S27 Pro will embrace some design tweaks, whereas the standard S27 and S27 Plus models will mostly carry over last year’s look. This lack of major refresh on the lower-end models disappoints, especially since even Samsung’s budget phones have been adopting sleeker designs lately.
A bright spot is the expected slimming of the bezels around the display, which promises a cleaner front look. Samsung also repositioned the bottom speaker from the left to the right side of the USB-C port on the non-Ultra models, a practical move to prevent fingers from muffling audio. Interestingly, the Ultra itself keeps its bottom speaker on the left, sticking to tradition.
Another noteworthy advancement could be in screen durability. Samsung is reportedly collaborating with Corning on a new Gorilla Glass formula dubbed Gorilla Armor. This glass aims to fade away micro scratches over time—a real breakthrough for those who avoid screen protectors but hate the wear and tear of everyday use.
The Upgrade That Didn’t Happen
One of the upgrades anticipated by many was a significant redesign or something radically new for the S27 Ultra. Instead, Samsung appears to have played it safe, focusing more on incremental improvements rather than revolutionary changes. The absence of the 7,000mAh battery, despite its testing, illustrates Samsung’s prioritization of maintaining key features over chasing specs alone.
For users, the question remains: would you trade the unique S Pen experience for the longest-lasting Galaxy Ultra yet? Samsung’s answer seems to be no, keeping the stylus as a must-have rather than pushing battery capacity to the extreme at that expense.
