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Samsung Galaxy S27 and S27+ reportedly lack UWB in China

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 5:56 PM UTC · How we work

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Samsung Skips UWB

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 and S27+ models lack ultra-wideband (UWB) in China, MIIT data shows.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro are listed with UWB support in MIIT filings.
Leaks indicate the S27 Ultra may feature 1.21 mm bezels and a 4.64 mm camera protrusion.
Samsung reportedly considers its Exynos 2700 processor for the S27 Ultra instead of Qualcomm.
The S27+ is expected to run Bluetooth 6.0, providing an alternative to UWB tracking.

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Samsung Skips UWB

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 and S27+ models lack ultra-wideband (UWB) in China, MIIT data shows.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro are listed with UWB support in MIIT filings.
Leaks indicate the S27 Ultra may feature 1.21 mm bezels and a 4.64 mm camera protrusion.
Samsung reportedly considers its Exynos 2700 processor for the S27 Ultra instead of Qualcomm.
The S27+ is expected to run Bluetooth 6.0, providing an alternative to UWB tracking.

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