Samsung is preparing for a major camera refresh for the Galaxy S Ultra model for 2027. The Galaxy S27 Ultra was previously rumored to ditch the 3x telephoto camera, and now we have some information about the second telephoto.
Just the removal of the 3x camera from the setup, while keeping the 5x telephoto untouched, was already a bit surprising, as it would leave the phone relying heavily on the main sensor for the 1x to 5x range. Portraits are a big part of smartphone photography these days, and that could take a hit in the 3x to 5x range.
As per the latest leak, Samsung is currently evaluating a 4x telephoto sensor with a 50MP resolution and a 1/1.9″ sensor size. This is actually larger than the current 5x periscope telephoto sensor, which measures 1/2.52″. So, we may expect less noise and fewer artifacts in images, along with better image quality overall. And, of course, it would make framing easier when shooting portraits.
Looking back, this wouldn’t even be the first time Samsung has used a 4x telephoto on an Ultra model. In fact, the very first Ultra debuted with a 4x, 48MP telephoto camera with a very similar 1/2.0″ sensor size. It was a major upgrade over the 12MP, 2x telephoto on the Galaxy S10+.
With the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung moved to a much smaller 10MP dual-telephoto setup. Now, the S27 Ultra could be returning to a single telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom.
But the actual question is: will it happen?
The tipster says Samsung is weighing the upgrade against its bill of materials and the real-world benefits it would offer. If the difference between the new 4x solution and the existing 5x telephoto isn’t significant enough to justify the additional R&D cost, Samsung will reportedly retain the current 5x setup.
There are reportedly five S27 Ultra prototypes currently being evaluated, which suggests that the camera configuration is far from being completely locked in. It will be interesting to see which route Samsung ultimately takes with its upcoming Ultra model.
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