Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro May Not Get The Telephoto Camera Upgrade We Expected

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-Divyanshi Sharma

Published: Wednesday,
November 11, 2026, 8:45 [IST]

For a long time, we have been hearing about what Samsung has planned for the cameras on its next-generation Galaxy S27 series. With four models reportedly in the pipeline, including a new Pro variant, expectations have been high when it comes to the camera. But, you may be disappointed with what we are getting to hear now.

A new leak suggests that the Galaxy S27 Pro may not get the telephoto camera we previously expected. In fact, its zoom camera could have a lower resolution than earlier reports suggested. Here’s what we know so far.

Samsung Galaxy S27 series camera specifications leaked

According to a new report, the Samsung Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ could share their camera hardware. Both phones are tipped to feature a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 12MP front camera.

The primary camera could use either the Sony IMX955 or Samsung S5KGNG sensor, while the ultrawide camera is said to feature Sony’s IMX564 sensor. The 10MP telephoto camera could use Samsung’s S5K3K1 sensor. For selfies and video calls, Samsung could use either the Sony IMX874 or Samsung S5K3LU sensor.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro could get a 10MP telephoto camera

The Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra are expected to have similar camera hardware, with the primary, ultrawide and selfie cameras reportedly remaining the same across both models. However, the telephoto cameras could be different.

According to a GSM Arena report, the Galaxy S27 Pro could feature a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It is also tipped to use Samsung’s S5K3LD sensor, which was also used for the 10MP 3x telephoto camera on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

This is worth noting because earlier rumours had suggested that the Galaxy S27 Pro could feature a 50MP 5x telephoto camera, a 50MP 3.5x telephoto camera or a 12MP 3x telephoto unit. The latest information points towards a 10MP 3x camera instead, which would be a lower resolution than all three previously rumoured configurations.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra tipped to get a 50MP 5x telephoto camera

Unlike the Pro model, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to feature a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. The sensor could be either Sony’s IMX855 or Samsung’s S5KJN3.

This would give the Ultra model a higher-resolution telephoto camera than the one reportedly planned for the Galaxy S27 Pro. However, the two phones are expected to share their primary, ultrawide and front camera hardware, according to the report.

It is worth remembering that these specifications are based on leaks and rumours. Samsung has not officially confirmed the Galaxy S27 series or its camera hardware yet. So, best to treat this information with a pinch of salt and wait for official announcements before believing anything.