Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Samsung has decided not to include variable‑aperture camera modules in any Galaxy S27 model, based on ETNews reporting aggregated by tech sites.
- The firm evaluated variable‑aperture modules made by MCNEX and Samsung Electro‑Mechanics before reaching the decision.
- Samsung’s testing concluded the hardware would raise manufacturing costs, make camera bumps thicker, and deliver only minor image‑quality gains compared with software approaches.
- The move follows industry rumors that Apple plans variable aperture for the iPhone 18 Pro models and comes as Samsung rethinks sensor sourcing, telephoto arrangements, and camera tiering across the four‑model S27 family.
- Samsung has not officially confirmed S27 camera specs, so leaks about 200MP primaries, autofocus ultrawide sensors, and differing telephoto setups remain unverified pending the company’s early‑2027 launch announcement.