- Leaks of the S27 lineup have circulated for a year, all pointing to similar camera bumps but differing in the number and placement of lenses; the latest version from Ice Universe drew added attention because the leaker has a strong track record, which cuts both ways – some users are hoping he's wrong this time.
- The computer-aided design (CAD) renderings of the S27 Ultra, disclosed by tipster Ice Universe, feature two vertically aligned camera lenses instead of the traditional three, and now include a camera bump similar to those on other phone models from Apple, Honor, and Huawei.
- The supposedly leaked design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, featuring a new camera island, is drawing a largely negative response online, with many Galaxy users criticizing the new look as reminiscent of Apple or Chinese brands such as Honor and Huawei.
- Critics expressed strong disapproval, with one commenter writing, "You can literally make the camera bump any shape, and you decide to make it the generic iPhone shape," in a thread that has garnered over 300 replies; another said Samsung should feel "ashamed" now that it has "Apple chasing them on RAM and folds."
- Some also complained that the Ultra variant's camera count is lower than that of the base model.
- A smaller group defended the new look, arguing that internal layout changes to cooling, battery, and magnetic charging are driving the redesign more than any intent to mimic Apple; one poster wrote, "Finally centering the cameras. No more wobble" – referring to the way a phone rocks on a flat surface when tapped or typed on because of the raised camera module.
- Perhaps anticipating the backlash, the tipster warned Samsung’s smartphone division to brace for "the most intense wave of criticism in Galaxy history."
- The alleged new design, rumored since earlier this year, may have been intended to enhance compatibility with MagSafe-like wireless charging features, according to market observers.
Leaked CAD renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra have ignited a wave of criticism among fans, who are dismayed by the phone's new two-lens camera bump that resembles Apple's design. The renders, shared by tipster Ice Universe, show a shift from the traditional three lenses to two vertically aligned ones, which many users feel is a step backward.123489
The backlash has been intense, with one commenter stating, "You can literally make the camera bump any shape, and you decide to make it the generic iPhone shape," reflecting a sentiment echoed by others who believe Samsung has lost its innovative edge. Another user lamented that Samsung should feel "ashamed" for allowing Apple to influence its design choices.56
Market observers suggest that the redesign may be aimed at enhancing compatibility with MagSafe-like wireless charging features, a move that some argue justifies the change. However, the reduction in camera count has left many fans disappointed, especially since the Ultra variant typically boasts superior specifications.11
Despite the criticism, a minority of users defended the new design, arguing that it could improve internal layouts for cooling and battery efficiency. "Finally centering the cameras," one supporter noted, highlighting potential benefits in usability.
As leaks about the S27 lineup continue to circulate, the anticipation surrounding its release remains high, with many hoping that the final product will differ from the current renders.
“The tipster warned Samsung's smartphone division to brace for 'the most intense wave of criticism in Galaxy history.' Some users defended the redesign, citing internal changes for cooling, battery, and magnetic charging, with one writing 'Finally centering the cameras. No more wobble.'”
