The rumor mill has been spinning for months regarding the upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro. Several reports have given us a relatively clear picture of what Samsung is planning for this flagship. But just when we thought we knew everything, a fresh hardware rumor dropped, and it changes the whole game. According to a new leak, the Galaxy S27 Pro might just inherit the battery capacity of the “Ultra” series. And, in daily use, it could actually beat the top-tier model where it hurts the most: battery life.
Galaxy S27 Pro may bring a big battery surprise
According to a report from tipster kro on X, the Galaxy S27 Pro will equip a massive 5,000mAh battery cell. If that number sounds familiar, it is because it is the exact same capacity currently found in the current Galaxy S26 Ultra. In fact, it is the same figure present on every Galaxy S Ultra model since the introduction of the lineup.
But here is where the math gets fun. The Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to sport a 6.47-inch display. That is a noticeably smaller screen than the giant canvas on Galaxy S Ultra handsets. Since a smaller screen takes way less power to juice up, the Pro model could outlast its bigger, more expensive sibling in endurance.
How did they fit it? The S Pen theory
The big question is how Samsung managed to cram an Ultra-sized battery into a much more compact body. Although there is nothing official yet, it could be thanks to the rumored absence of S Pen support.
The Ultra has to carve out a massive internal garage just to store its built-in stylus. But according to leaks, the Galaxy S27 Pro skips it entirely. Ditching that physical slot frees up an immense amount of internal space. This gave Samsung’s engineers the perfect opportunity to expand the battery size.
When you combine this massive battery with previous leaks claiming the Pro will also share the main and ultrawide camera sensors of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, the Galaxy S27 Pro starts to look like a serious disruptor. We will still have to wait for official confirmation closer to the standard February launch window. Still, this potential battery upgrade makes the Galaxy S27 Pro one of the most exciting, practical options on the horizon.
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