Samsung is reportedly gearing up for its next-generation flagship launch next year, bringing a fresh addition to the lineup: the Galaxy S27 Pro, joining the standard S27, S27+, and S27 Ultra. According to recent leaks, the Pro model will serve as a more compact alternative to the Ultra, trading the signature S Pen for a sleeker profile. Notably, the device is expected to inherit the premium display security features previously exclusive to the older Ultra models.

Reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station suggests that Samsung is actively testing "Privacy Display" technology for the Galaxy S27 Pro. Originally debuted on the S26 Ultra, this feature narrows the viewing angle to prevent onlookers from snooping on your screen. Bringing this anti-peep solution to a lower-tier model will give users a robust way to protect their personal data in public spaces.

On the display front, the new handset is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a QHD+ resolution and an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. The camera system is equally impressive. The setup boasts a 12-megapixel front-facing shooter and a triple rear array, comprising a massive 200-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom.

Under the hood, the S27 Pro is driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, paired with a minimum of 12GB of RAM and starting at 256GB of internal storage. The device will ship with One UI 9.5 out of the box and comes with a promise of seven years of software updates. Premium staples like an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, dual speakers, and Samsung Pay are all making a return.

By ditching the S Pen slot, the South Korean tech giant has reportedly freed up internal space to accommodate a larger power cell. Despite its smaller footprint compared to the Ultra, the Galaxy S27 Pro packs a hefty 5,000 mAh battery, supported by 45W wired and 20W wireless fast charging.