Samsung appears to be preparing one of the biggest camera upgrades in recent Galaxy Ultra history. While the Galaxy S26 Ultra brought only modest improvements, early leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra camera will introduce major hardware changes across its selfie, main, and telephoto cameras.
According to reports from PhoneArena and several well-known Samsung insiders, the Galaxy S27 Ultra could deliver improved image quality, better dynamic range, and a simplified telephoto setup designed to enhance overall photography performance.
New 16MP Selfie Camera Expected
One of the first major upgrades could arrive on the front of the device.
According to GalaxyClub.nl, Samsung plans to introduce an all-new 16MP selfie camera featuring a square image sensor. Unlike traditional rectangular sensors, a square sensor allows the phone to capture high-quality photos in both portrait and landscape orientations by intelligently cropping the image without sacrificing quality.
The current Galaxy S26 series uses a 12MP front-facing camera, making this a noticeable upgrade for users who frequently take selfies or record videos.
Interestingly, this approach closely resembles Apple’s square selfie sensor introduced on the iPhone 17 lineup, suggesting Samsung may be adopting a similar strategy.
Samsung Could Simplify the Telephoto Camera System
Perhaps the most surprising rumour involves the telephoto cameras.
Reports indicate Samsung may remove its dedicated 3x telephoto lens entirely, replacing the dual telephoto setup with a single high-quality 50MP telephoto camera.
The existing 3x camera has often been criticised for using a relatively small sensor compared to the 5x lens, resulting in lower image quality.
Current leaks suggest:
- Samsung may drop the 3x telephoto camera.
- A 50MP telephoto camera is expected to remain.
- The 5x zoom system could continue with updated processing and software enhancements.
Although Samsung has not confirmed these details, several trusted leakers believe the company is focusing on quality rather than adding multiple zoom sensors.
New 200MP Main Camera Sensor
The biggest improvement could come from Samsung’s primary camera.
Industry insider Digital Chat Station reports that Samsung is developing a new flagship 200MP image sensor featuring advanced imaging technology.
Another respected Samsung leaker, Ice Universe, believes the Galaxy S27 Ultra will instead use Samsung’s new ISOCELL HP6 sensor.
The HP6 is expected to maintain the same 1/1.31-inch sensor size as the current HP2 but introduce significant improvements in image processing and dynamic range.
What Is LOFIC Technology?
One of the most exciting additions is expected to be LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) technology.
Traditional camera sensors struggle when photographing bright scenes because each pixel can only capture a limited amount of light before becoming saturated, causing overexposed highlights.
LOFIC solves this problem by adding a secondary storage layer for excess light. Instead of losing highlight information, the sensor stores it separately, allowing the camera to preserve far more detail.
Potential benefits include:
- Better HDR performance.
- Improved highlight recovery.
- More natural-looking skies.
- Better night photography.
- Enhanced video dynamic range.
If Samsung includes this technology in the Galaxy S27 Ultra, users could notice a significant improvement in challenging lighting conditions.
Ultra-Wide Camera
Major upgrades are not expected for the ultra-wide camera.
Current rumours suggest Samsung will continue using a 50MP ultra-wide camera but may introduce a newer sensor with improved image processing.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra already received a substantial upgrade from the previous 12MP ultra-wide camera, so Samsung appears satisfied with this part of the camera system.
What to Expect
Based on current leaks, the Galaxy S27 Ultra camera could feature:
- A new 16MP square selfie camera.
- A redesigned telephoto system.
- A next-generation 200MP ISOCELL HP6 main sensor.
- Improved dynamic range through LOFIC technology.
- Continued use of a high-resolution 50MP ultra-wide camera.
If these rumours prove accurate, the Galaxy S27 Ultra may represent Samsung’s biggest camera leap in several years.
As stated by PhoneArena, many of these specifications remain based on early leaks and industry sources, so some features could change before Samsung officially announces the device. More reliable information is expected to emerge as the launch date approaches.
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