Galaxy S27 Ultra Battery Capacity Tops 58.3% of 2,400-Reader Worries

Q: Will the Galaxy S27 Ultra's battery upgrade finally force Samsung to sacrifice its iconic S Pen stylus?

No. Based on the available reporting and leaks, there is no evidence that a bigger Galaxy S27 Ultra battery will force Samsung to drop the S Pen. The pressure for a battery upgrade is real. Android Authority’s poll found 58.3% of nearly 2,400 respondents want battery capacity improved most, reflecting frustration that Samsung’s Ultra line has stayed at 5,000mAh since 2020 while rivals moved to denser battery designs. Reports now point to the S27 Ultra finally exceeding that mark, with rumors ranging from a modest increase to more than 6,000mAh. The design trade-off is genuine, though. Samsung has to balance battery size, internal space, heat management, Qi2-style magnetic charging, and the S Pen’s EMR system, which can conflict with magnets and tight packaging. That is why some analysts have raised the possibility that a larger battery could put pressure on the stylus slot. But current leaks do not say Samsung is removing the S Pen from the Ultra. In fact, the broader reporting suggests the S Pen is still expected to remain an Ultra-exclusive feature, even as Samsung explores larger batteries, new cooling, and possibly Qi2 support. The model more often linked to dropping the stylus is the rumored Galaxy S27 Pro, not the S27 Ultra. So the most likely outcome is not an S Pen sacrifice, but a compromise: a moderate battery increase, improved efficiency, and careful internal redesign rather than abandoning one of the Ultra’s defining features.

3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jul 15

Nearly 2,400 Android Authority readers voted battery capacity the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s biggest concern, with 58.3% saying Samsung most needs to improve endurance.
That result reflects frustration with Samsung keeping the Ultra line at 5,000 mAh since 2020, even as rivals adopted newer battery chemistries and larger cells.
Camera upgrades ranked a distant second at just under 20%, while the S Pen was the only other option above 10% and could face pressure if Samsung needs space for a bigger battery.
Charging drew only 5.7% of votes, and display-related worries totaled 6.1%, suggesting readers see longevity—not top-up speed or screen quality—as the main weakness ahead of the 2027 launch.