Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra's new telephoto camera detailed
A couple of times already, Samsung has been rumored to remove a camera from its upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, the phone thus having three rear cameras instead of the four of its predecessor.
And now a new rumor from a tipster on X purports to give us the first idea of what to expect from the S27 Ultra's telephoto camera. If this is true, it looks like Samsung is going to be replacing both telephotos from the S26 Ultra with one new camera, using a 1/1.9" type sensor.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leaked render
This camera will allegedly have 4x optical zoom, which is right in between the S26 Ultra's two telephotos, one at 3x and the other at 5x. The S26 Ultra's 5x camera uses a 1/2.52" type sensor, while the 3x camera uses a 1/3.94" type sensor, so the new sensor will be a massive upgrade in sheer size and light-gathering capabilities.
As we get closer to the Galaxy S27 Ultra's launch, we will definitely learn more about Samsung's changes for the device. Its new design has already been leaked, and you can see it above.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Reader comments
- alski10
- J6%
This is what I've been asking for for some years now. If you can't give us 4 good cameras, at least give us 3 good ones instead (or a larger battery) I don't need a midrange phone type of camera setup with a zilion cameras that all ...
- Anonymous
- U@A
Sensor size still very small, in 2026 we need at least 1/1.15 (0.85 and above sensors) for all cameras
- Anonymous
- 7kn
Finally a sane decision from Samsung's side. That tiny 3X didn't belong on a $1300 flagship, it just ate up space. IMO 5X to 4X isn't a downgrade, as the sensor itself is vastly larger.
