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Galaxy S27 Series Poised for Major Battery and Storage Boost
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Moneycontrol•23-09-2026, 15:27
Galaxy S27 Series Poised for Major Battery and Storage Boost
- •The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to feature a 5,534mAh rated battery, potentially marketed as 5,700mAh, a significant increase from the 5,000mAh in previous Ultra models.
- •The Galaxy S27 Pro could also see a battery upgrade to a 5,087mAh cell, possibly advertised as 5,200mAh, up from the Galaxy S26's 4,300mAh.
- •These battery capacity increases are reportedly linked to China's 3C certification database, though Samsung has not officially confirmed the specifications.
- •Despite the upgrade, the Galaxy S27 Ultra's potential 5,700mAh battery would still be less than the 7,000mAh to 8,000mAh batteries found in some competing flagship devices from Chinese manufacturers.
- •Beyond battery size, improved power efficiency from a newer Snapdragon chipset is expected to further enhance the Galaxy S27 Ultra's overall endurance.
Key Questions Answered
Leaked certification details indicate that the Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature a rated battery capacity of 5,534mAh, which might be marketed as 5,700mAh or higher, while the Galaxy S27 Pro may receive a 5,087mAh cell advertised as around 5,200mAh.
Samsung tested a prototype with a 7,000mAh battery, but decided against it to avoid losing the S Pen stylus, ensuring the Ultra remains the signature bearer of its built-in stylus ambitions.
Samsung maintained a 5,000mAh battery capacity across its Ultra flagships from the Galaxy S20 Ultra in 2020 through the Galaxy S26 Ultra, making the reported 5,700mAh capacity for the Galaxy S27 Ultra a notable increase.
