Samsung Drops Variable‑Aperture Cameras From Galaxy S27 Lineup

Overview

• Recent Korean reporting says Samsung tested variable‑aperture modules supplied by MCNEX and Samsung Electro‑Mechanics and decided not to use them in any S27 model.
• The company concluded the modules increased manufacturing cost and camera‑module thickness while delivering only small improvements in image quality.
• The decision reportedly covers the whole S27 family, not just the Ultra, and comes as unconfirmed leaks continue to describe tiered sensor plans across the lineup.
• Samsung’s move continues its shift away from mechanical apertures after the S9 and S10 used dual apertures and later models relied on software processing.
• The choice could steer Samsung toward sensor and software changes for camera differentiation and may shape buyer expectations as competitors pursue variable‑aperture designs.