Overview
- Multiple outlets on July 24, 2026, reported that Samsung is testing a Sony 50MP main camera sensor for the Galaxy S27 and S27+, and those reports stress that testing is not confirmation of final hardware.
- Reports say the S27 and S27+ would pair the 50MP main sensor with the same 12MP ultrawide used in the S26 series and an unspecified telephoto module.
- Leakers also say the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will get upgraded 50MP ultrawide sensors (Sony IMX855) and new 16MP autofocus front cameras, reflecting a clearer camera focus for the premium models.
- There is a key unresolved dispute over the Ultra’s zoom setup because some reports claim two telephoto modules including a 50MP 5x unit while others say it will have only one telephoto sensor.
- The leaks describe a four-model S27 family codenamed NM1–NM4 with a new S27 Pro and include unconfirmed claims of silicon-carbon batteries; analysts say a mixed sourcing move could be driven by cost, supply allocation, or a decision to reserve Samsung’s ISOCELL parts for higher-margin phones.