# Galaxy S27 Ultra photos may look warmer, but its zoom camera stays the same

Source: https://idevice.com/galaxy-s27-ultra-photos-may-look-warmer-but-its-zoom-camera-stays-the-same
Published: 2026-09-17

> Don't hold out for a new zoom lens on the S27 Ultra. The changes that are leaking are to color, video range and the selfie camera.

Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to keep the zoom hardware it has now. Ice Universe says the 5x periscope camera stays on a 1/2.52-inch sensor, which shoots down an earlier leak about a larger sensor with 4x zoom. Roland Quandt, who leaks as OnLeaks, [says the 5x camera uses a 50MP Sony sensor](https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/09/another-tipster-confirms-disappointing-galaxy-s27-ultra-camera-news.html) and the ultrawide stays at 50MP, both matching the S26 Ultra. The phone is expected in the first quarter of 2027.

What's reportedly changing is how the photos look. The tipster WalleGalaxy [says Samsung reworked its image processing](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/photos-shot-on-the-galaxy-s27-ultra-may-look-warmer-and-more-realistic/) so shots come out warmer and more natural than the S26 Ultra's slightly cool look. Log and APV video are said to capture wider dynamic range, though recording still tops out at 4K 120 fps and 8K 30 fps. The one hardware bump is up front. Trade data shows Samsung testing 16MP selfie cameras on the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra, up from the 12MP sensor it has used since the Galaxy S23.

## Sources

- [Android Headlines](https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/09/another-tipster-confirms-disappointing-galaxy-s27-ultra-camera-news.html) (Android Headlines)
- [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/photos-shot-on-the-galaxy-s27-ultra-may-look-warmer-and-more-realistic/) (Digital Trends)