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Leaker Confirms Galaxy S27 Ultra Will Keep 5x Zoom Camera, Adds New Selfie Sensor Details

By Vlad

Conflicting reports about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra's camera setup appear to be settling, as a new leak supports earlier claims that the phone will retain its predecessor's telephoto zoom capability.

In late August, a rumor suggested Samsung planned to switch the Galaxy S27 Ultra to a new telephoto camera offering 4x optical zoom, built around a 1/1.9-inch sensor. That claim was disputed earlier this week by another source, who insisted the S27 Ultra would carry the same 5x optical zoom telephoto camera found in the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Now, tipster Roland Quandt, known for reliable Samsung leaks, has weighed in on the debate. According to Quandt, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, using a Sony sensor. This detail effectively rules out the earlier 4x zoom rumor and suggests the device will carry over the same telephoto camera used in the S26 Ultra.

Quandt also stated that the Galaxy S27 Ultra's ultrawide camera will keep the same 50MP resolution as the S26 Ultra. However, he noted one notable upgrade: the selfie camera will reportedly jump to 16MP with autofocus, an increase from the 12MP front camera on the S26 Ultra.

Beyond the camera system, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to use Samsung's newly unveiled M16 OLED display panel. In terms of performance, the device is rumored to be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset in certain markets, while other reports suggest Samsung's in-house Exynos 2700 chip could also be used in select regions.