Galaxy S27 Ultra Tipped for Major Primary Camera Upgrade | Quick Digest
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to feature a significant primary camera upgrade, potentially incorporating a new 200MP ISOCELL HP6 sensor. This leak suggests an evolution in Samsung's camera strategy, moving beyond the current hardware in the S23 and S26 Ultra models.
Galaxy S27 Ultra to feature new 200MP ISOCELL HP6 primary sensor.
Sensor size remains 1/1.3-inch, focusing on new technologies.
Leaker Ice Universe is the primary source of these camera details.
Ultrawide and front cameras also rumored for upgrades.
Telephoto lenses may see minor improvements like wider aperture.
Samsung faces competition from 1-inch sensors in rival flagships.
Leaked information suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, expected to launch in early 2027, will bring a notable primary camera upgrade into focus, moving beyond the hardware seen in its predecessors. According to renowned tipster Ice Universe, the device is tipped to feature an all-new 200-megapixel primary camera sensor, likely named ISOCELL HP6. This sensor is expected to maintain the 1/1.3-inch optical format, similar to the current ISOCELL HP2 sensor used since the Galaxy S23 Ultra and anticipated in the upcoming S26 Ultra. However, the key upgrade lies in the 'more new technologies' integrated into the HP6, aiming to deliver enhanced image quality and advanced on-sensor HDR logic, rather than a significant increase in physical sensor size.
Beyond the primary camera, the leaks also indicate potential upgrades for the ultrawide and front-facing cameras. The telephoto modules, however, might largely be carried over from the S26 Ultra, possibly with a wider aperture for the periscope lens to improve low-light performance. This strategic shift comes as Samsung faces increasing pressure from Chinese smartphone manufacturers, who are incorporating larger 1-inch camera sensors into their flagship devices. While Samsung is reportedly doubling down on silicon-level improvements, critics suggest that the company's camera strategy has been 'lazy' in recent years, making these rumored S27 Ultra upgrades a much-anticipated change. The Galaxy S26 series, set for a February launch, is generally expected to have minimal camera hardware improvements, further highlighting the significance of the S27 Ultra's rumored advancements.
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