Samsung Galaxy S27 camera leaks reveal a mixed bag for the upcoming lineup, balancing a new 200MP main camera on higher tiers against familiar sensors on base models as rising memory costs pressure Samsung.
Stagnant Lenses on Base Models
The base Samsung Galaxy S27 and S27+ rely on identical main camera sensors to last year’s devices, alongside an ultrawide sensor that has remained unchanged since the Galaxy S23 series, 9to5google.com reported.
While telephoto and selfie sensors receive new hardware, they lack major spec upgrades. Memory chip prices have spiked significantly, and Samsung’s mobile division posted a record quarterly loss, prompting the company to raise Galaxy S26 series prices in October, sammyfans.com noted.
Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra Feature Different Sensors and Chips
The Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra introduce a 200MP main camera using the Samsung S5KHP6 sensor, paired with a 50MP ultrawide shooter, according to 9to5google.com. However, the Pro features a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, while the Ultra utilizes a 50MP 5x periscope lens and drops its traditional 3x secondary telephoto lens entirely.
Notebookcheck reported that trade records indicate the European S27 Pro model (SM-S957B/DS) features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, whereas the Ultra receives the faster Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, leaving standard models with the Exynos 2700.
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Upgraded Privacy Displays
Samsung is expanding its Privacy Display hardware, which uses Flex Magic Pixel technology to narrow viewing angles and protect on-screen data. While early versions on the S26 Ultra experienced noticeable brightness drops, the Galaxy S27 Ultra and the S27 Pro receive an upgraded, brighter Privacy Display panel, while the base S27 and S27+ omit the feature entirely, sammyfans.com reported.
| Model | Main Camera | Ultrawide | Telephoto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S27 Pro | 200MP (Samsung S5KHP6) | 50MP (Samsung S5KJN3 / Sony IMX855) | 12MP, 3x (Samsung S5KJN3 / Sony IMX855) |
| Galaxy S27 Ultra | 200MP (Samsung S5KHP6) | 50MP (Samsung S5KJN3 / Sony IMX855) | 50MP, 5x (Samsung S5KJN3 / Sony IMX855) |
Expected Launch Dates and Rumored Pricing Remain Unconfirmed
Industry reports place the expected launch in early 2027, with the S27 Pro rumored to debut at $1,299 in the US, while the S27 Ultra is projected to range between $1,399 and $1,499, according to sammyfans.com. Memory costs make every pricing leak provisional, and Samsung has not officially confirmed launch pricing or release dates for the series.
