The Galaxy S26 lineup is Samsung’s next big flagship smartphone series, and leaks so far have ensured no detail is spared. We have recently received conflicting info about the Ultra model’s camera credentials. Separately, reports have mentioned a delay in the launch of the Galaxy S26 and a potential price bump for the flagship trio.
But what about the Galaxy S27? Given that the smartphone is not due until early 2027, details on this smartphone lineup are minimal, barring an Exynos 2700 leak we stumbled upon last year. Now, a user on X/Twitter appears to have some early information on the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s hardware, specifically pertaining to its face authentication system.
According to the user, references for Polar ID v1.0 were spotted within an “early test firmware” of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, detailing “a polarized-light authentication system.” The user claims this upgraded system would offer better spoof resistance over the face unlock capabilities offered on Samsung’s flagships, while also providing a latency of 180ms.
Samsung’s partnership with Metalenz could be responsible for this tech
This move could be related to Samsung and Qualcomm’s partnerships with Metalenz, the brains behind the Polar ID face unlock technology. In its current form, Apple’s Face ID has little to no competition among modern-day face recognition technologies, though companies like Metalenz are trying to bridge that gap. A tech like this would be a significant upgrade over existing solutions on Android devices that rely on 2D facial recognition systems.
Although there’s evidence of Samsung working on this technology with Metalenz, it’s still too early to definitively say whether we will see this implemented with the Galaxy S27. With that in mind, we recommend taking this revelation with a grain of salt until we have more evidence to support it. We’re at least 14 or more months away from the potential release of the Galaxy S27 in 2027, and a lot could change in this time.
For now, there’s plenty more to learn about the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, which has undergone a rebranding that has led the company to push its release to late February. Samsung has also recently teased the Galaxy S26 series, confirming the comeback of the Exynos 2600 chipset, in addition to new cameras and AI features. Furthermore, reports suggest the Galaxy S26 Edge may still exist, potentially following a similar release timeline as the Galaxy S25 Edge.
