Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may be heavier, but for a good reason

According to a new leak, Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could weigh 218 grams while retaining the same 7.9mm thickness as the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The added weight may be due to recent reports that Samsung is equipping the next Ultra flagship with a larger 5,700mAh battery pack.

However, the Galaxy S27 Ultra may beat the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in both weight and thickness, if this leak is accurate.

The Samsung Galaxy S27 series isn’t expected to land for a few more months, but speculation about the smartphone lineup, particularly the Galaxy S27 Ultra, is already underway. A leak yesterday offered some insight into potential camera upgrades on the upcoming flagship. Now, we’re getting some early info on the smartphone’s physical characteristics.

According to prominent leaker Ice Universe on X, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will be 7.9mm thick, virtually unchanged from the Galaxy S26 Ultra. …