Fresh patent images in the WIPO Global Design Database reveal what could be the Galaxy S27's rear camera layout.
The line drawings show three sensors arranged side by side within a single horizontal bar.
This design resembles the camera bar on Google's Pixel 11 series and echoes the integrated module on the older Galaxy S10.
One drawing depicts the camera island sitting nearly flush with the back glass, but patent illustrations often simplify dimensions.
A completely flat camera bump is unlikely, as it would require smaller optics and could be perceived as a downgrade.
Still, a reduced protrusion could make the phone look cleaner and work better with magnetic accessories.
Apart from the camera area, the phone appears familiar: rounded corners, flat sides, and the typical Galaxy S silhouette.
Samsung seems focused on rethinking the camera placement rather than overhauling the entire body.
Patents don't guarantee final products, but this horizontal bar aligns with earlier rumors of a unified camera module.
Some reports link the change to making room for magnetic wireless charging coils, though that remains speculative.
The Galaxy S27 series isn't expected until early 2027, leaving time for Samsung to refine or abandon the idea.
If adopted, this would be one of the most noticeable design shifts for the Galaxy S line in years—not a total overhaul, but a distinct change.
