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November 9, 2026 • 4 min read
The Galaxy S27 series is rumored to bring a shakeup to the otherwise stale flagship lineup. Alongside the usual base, Plus and Ultra models, Samsung is adding a new, smaller device: the Galaxy S27 Pro. There’s been speculation about which cameras this new Pro will get, along with some hope that Samsung may finally freshen up its lineup.
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Well, we’ve obtained information detailing the camera sensors Samsung is evaluating for all four phones. Our findings also corroborate earlier reports about the upcoming lineup, although there’s some bad news for those holding their breath for major camera upgrades.
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Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ camera lineup
Let’s start with the two lower flagships. These reuse the exact same camera setup we’re all used to: a 50MP main camera using either a Sony IMX955 sensor or a Samsung S5KGNG sensor. The latter is the exact same sensor found in the Galaxy S26 (review) and Galaxy S26+ (review). It’s not clear which one they’ll use, or if they’ll mix and match them, but Samsung has at least tested the two, according to GalaxyClub.
The ultrawide lens will use a 12MP Sony IMX564 sensor, which has been in use since the Galaxy S23, while the 3x telephoto will use a Samsung S5K3K1. The front selfie camera will use either a Samsung S5K3LU or a Sony IMX874.
| Camera | Galaxy S27 and S27+ |
|---|---|
| Main (50MP) | Sony IMX955 or Samsung S5KGNG (the same as the Galaxy S26 and S26+) |
| Ultrawide (12MP) | Sony IMX564 (used since the Galaxy S23) |
| 3x telephoto | Samsung S5K3K1 |
| Selfie | Samsung S5K3LU or Sony IMX874 |
Safe to say, not much is changing, apart from the potential move away from Samsung ISOCELL sensors. If you were hoping for a major camera upgrade, don’t hold your breath.
Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra camera specs
Here’s where things get a little more interesting, though these two devices will share most of their camera hardware. At least Samsung isn’t keeping all the good stuff locked away on its most expensive phone.
Both will share the same 200MP main camera, using the Samsung S5KHP6 sensor. As tipster Ice Universe confirmed earlier, it will use the updated HP6 architecture. It outputs a whopping 16,320 x 12,240 pixels.
The 50MP ultrawide on both models will use either the Samsung S5KJN3 or the Sony IMX855. Both will also share the same 16MP selfie camera too, which will use a Samsung S5K2P5, a seemingly unannounced successor to the S5K2P2.
The main differentiator comes with the telephoto camera. The Ultra will get a single 5x telephoto lens, rocking either the Sony IMX855 or the Samsung S5KJN3 (yes, the ultrawide sensor used on both phones). The Pro, on the other hand, will have a single 3x telephoto lens, using the Samsung S5K3LD, the same sensor as the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 3x telephoto. So, while the Ultra gets the longer reach, the Pro isn’t exactly being left out in the cold.
| Camera | Galaxy S27 Pro | Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main (200MP) | Samsung S5KHP6 | Samsung S5KHP6 |
| Ultrawide (50MP) | Samsung S5KJN3 or Sony IMX855 | Samsung S5KJN3 or Sony IMX855 |
| Telephoto | 3x, Samsung S5K3LD (the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 3x sensor) | 5x, Sony IMX855 or Samsung S5KJN3 |
| Selfie (16MP) | Samsung S5K2P5 | Samsung S5K2P5 |
Galaxy S27 series cameras at a glance
Phew, that was a lot of sensor names. To sum it all up, things won’t be changing dramatically. Samsung seems to be shuffling things around rather than reinventing the wheel. The Ultra could lose its dedicated 3x telephoto camera, while the Pro gets one of its own. That would leave all four S27 phones with three rear cameras.
| Galaxy S27 | Galaxy S27+ | Galaxy S27 Pro | Galaxy S27 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50MP | 50MP | 200MP | 200MP |
| Ultrawide | 12MP | 12MP | 50MP | 50MP |
| Telephoto | 3x | 3x | 3x | 5x |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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