Reports say Samsung tests new Sony 50MP main camera sensor for Galaxy S27 and S27+

Samsung is reportedly testing a 50MP Sony main sensor for the Galaxy S27 and S27+, although the 12MP ultrawide may remain unchanged.

Yesterday a rumor told us that Samsung is testing a new main camera sensor for the upcoming Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+, and it also reiterated the fact that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will have a 50MP ultrawide camera. Today a new rumor confirms the 50MP ultrawide yet again, while also revealing that it's using Sony's IMX855 1/2.55-inch type sensor. The S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will also share one zoom camera, while the Ultra is now said to have two. That's a similar setup to its predecessors, but earlier rumors have claimed it would have a total of three cameras, of which only...

With the launch of Samsung’s new-generation Galaxy Z foldables in the rear window, the conversation is now shifting towards the next-generation flagship Galaxy S-series. The upcoming lineup, ubiquitously known as the Samsung Galaxy S27 series, could bring a notable change in terms of camera hardware. A recent report suggests that the South Korean tech conglomerate is testing a new Sony sensor for the primary camera on the purported Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+.

The Samsung Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ are now said to be in testing with a new 50MP main camera using a Sony sensor. This is notable because Samsung makes camera sensors itself, and obviously likes to use them in its own phones. Testing a new sensor this early in the development cycle does not guarantee that it will actually be used, but it's an interesting development nonetheless. The S27 and S27+ are expected to be using the same 12MP ultrawide camera that is in the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+. On the other hand, the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will apparently be getting a new 50MP...