Samsung is reportedly abandoning plans to bring a variable-aperture camera back to the Galaxy S27. According to the reports, Samsung previously considered reintroducing the feature, which can adjust lens aperture for different lighting and depth-of-field effects.

The two outlets describe the same development but frame it slightly differently. Mashable says Samsung appears to be pulling back on the idea that the Galaxy S27 will include variable aperture. 9to5Google adds context by characterizing the decision as part of a repeating pattern from the previous product cycle, suggesting the company’s approach to the Galaxy S27’s camera may again follow last year’s trajectory rather than introducing the rumored change.

No sources in the provided material offer confirmed specifications, launch details, or official statements from Samsung. The reporting therefore centers on “reportedly” and early rumor signals rather than a final, verified product feature list.