Summary
- Samsung is reportedly evaluating four Galaxy S27 models with three rear cameras each.
- The S27 and S27+ retain familiar sensors.
- The Pro and Ultra share a 200MP main camera.
- The Ultra might lose its dedicated 3x telephoto.
Samsung is reportedly evaluating four Galaxy S27 models with three rear cameras each, potentially removing the Ultra’s dedicated 3x telephoto camera.
The November 9, 2026 leak concerns camera sensors being evaluated, not finalized specifications. Alongside the Galaxy S27, S27+ and S27 Ultra, it includes a rumored Galaxy S27 Pro whose imaging hardware closely resembles the Ultra.
All four Galaxy S27 camera systems compared
The following table lists the sensor candidates named in the report. A slash indicates alternatives under evaluation, not two sensors fitted to one phone.
| Model | Main | Ultrawide | Telephoto | Selfie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S27 | 50MP · IMX955 / S5KGNG | 12MP · IMX564 | 3x · S5K3K1 | S5K3LU / IMX874 |
| Galaxy S27+ | 50MP · IMX955 / S5KGNG | 12MP · IMX564 | 3x · S5K3K1 | S5K3LU / IMX874 |
| Galaxy S27 Pro | 200MP · S5KHP6 | 50MP · S5KJN3 / IMX855 | 3x · S5K3LD | 16MP · S5K2P5 |
| Galaxy S27 Ultra | 200MP · S5KHP6 | 50MP · S5KJN3 / IMX855 | 5x · IMX855 / S5KJN3 | 16MP · S5K2P5 |
Galaxy S27 and S27+: familiar hardware
The two lower-tier models are tipped to retain 50MP main cameras, potentially using either the Sony IMX955 or Samsung S5KGNG. Their 12MP ultrawide is said to use the Sony IMX564, a sensor present in the series since the Galaxy S23. The 3x telephoto is identified as the Samsung S5K3K1.
Reusing sensors does not rule out computational photography improvements, but it does not constitute a hardware upgrade on its own. What matters in actual shooting is noise, dynamic range and color consistency across lenses.
Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra: shared 200MP sensor
The rumored Pro and Ultra share a Samsung S5KHP6 200MP main sensor, with a listed 16,320 × 12,240-pixel output, and a 50MP ultrawide using either the S5KJN3 or Sony IMX855. Both are also listed with a new 16MP S5K2P5 front camera.
Their main distinction is telephoto reach: the Pro is listed with a 3x Samsung S5K3LD, while the Ultra would get a single 5x using either the IMX855 or S5KJN3. Sensor model numbers alone cannot establish aperture, physical sensor size, stabilization or video performance.
What losing the 3x could mean for Ultra photographers
The Galaxy S26 Ultra offers separate 3x and 5x telephoto options. If the S27 Ultra retains only the 5x, framing around 3x may rely on a crop or computational processing from a different camera. The practical impact on portraits, events and low-light images would depend on the final implementation.
The 50MP 5x telephoto and 16MP selfie rumor has circulated before, as has an alternative 4x prototype. What this report adds are sensor candidates and, more importantly, the prospect of a single telephoto module on the Ultra.
What we think
A single 5x telephoto would be a strange choice for an Ultra phone meant to offer photographers flexibility. A 3x focal length is genuinely useful for portraits, street shooting and events. It is not a given that a digital crop will retain the same detail or low-light performance.
At the same time, a smaller Pro with a 200MP main and a 50MP ultrawide could be compelling for creators who do not need maximum zoom reach. Yet resolution alone does not tell us how highlights are handled, how fast the sensor reads out, or what RAW and video recording features will be available.
We would rather keep the option of two genuine telephoto focal lengths than trade that flexibility for another headline megapixel figure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Galaxy S27 Ultra losing its 3x telephoto?
That is what this leak suggests: a single 5x telephoto in place of separate 3x and 5x modules. Samsung has not confirmed it.
How many rear cameras will the Galaxy S27 phones have?
All four rumored models are described as having three rear cameras: a main, an ultrawide and one telephoto.
Will the Galaxy S27 Pro have the same cameras as the Ultra?
They reportedly share a 200MP main camera and a 50MP ultrawide, but the Pro gets 3x telephoto reach while the Ultra gets 5x.
