Currently, Galaxy S26 Ultra owns a 200MP main camera, 50MP super wide angle, 50MP 5x tele and 10MP 3x tele. Among them, the 3x tele camera is considered the weakest link.
According to new leaked sources, Samsung may completely "kill" the 3x tele camera on the S27 Ultra. Instead, the company will focus on upgrading other important components such as: a new generation ultra-wide-angle camera (expected to appear first on Galaxy Z Fold 8), an improved main sensor and a new selfie camera. In addition, it is highly likely that the device will be equipped with a variable aperture.
In addition, Samsung may also enhance the 5x zoom capability to compensate for the removal of the 3x lens.
However, this information is only based on initial internal sources and may still change.
If the above information becomes reality, the Galaxy S27 Ultra may mark a significant adjustment in Samsung's camera strategy, as the company is ready to remove inefficient components to focus on real-world experience.
However, in the context of the high-end smartphone market being fiercely competitive and component costs fluctuating, all upgrades will still have to balance performance, price and user needs. Therefore, it will not be until the product is officially launched that the full picture of the Galaxy S27 generation is truly clear.
