Samsung Galaxy S27 series to add new camera sensors, more models
Samsung is preparing a four‑model Galaxy S27 lineup – the standard S27, S27+, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra – internally codenamed NM1 through NM4, which stands for “Next Miracle”. The series is slated for an early‑2027 launch.
Multiple leaks indicate that the standard S27 and S27+ will receive a new 50‑megapixel main camera built on a Sony sensor, replacing Samsung’s usual ISOCELL units. The premium S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are reported to adopt Sony’s IMX855 50‑MP sensor for their ultra‑wide cameras and to feature upgraded 16‑MP front‑facing cameras with autofocus, with the Ultra possibly adding a second telephoto lens.
In Europe, the S27 Pro is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, while the S27 and S27+ may continue using Samsung’s Exynos 2700 chips. The Ultra is likely to retain a higher‑end Snapdragon variant.
Separate reporting notes that Qualcomm has notified customers of a double‑digit price increase for its chipsets, which could push the price of the flagship S27 Ultra higher than its predecessor.
Entities: Galaxy S27 series · Qualcomm Inc. · Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 · Sony Corporation
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Galaxy S27 and S27+ prototypes are being tested with a new 50‑MP Sony sensor for the main camera. (GalaxyClub, Digital Trends)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Samsung will launch four Galaxy S27 models – S27, S27+, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra – codenamed NM1 to NM4. (internal Samsung records)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will feature upgraded 16‑MP front‑facing cameras with autofocus. (WinFuture leak)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Galaxy S27 Ultra could include a second telephoto camera, giving it dual telephoto lenses. (Rumor source cited by multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Samsung Galaxy S27 series is expected to launch in early 2027. (Multiple leak reports)
- [● 2 SOURCES] In Europe, Galaxy S27 Pro may be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor while S27 and S27+ retain Exynos 2700 chips. (WinFuture, Finnish report)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will use Sony's IMX855 sensor for their 50‑MP ultra‑wide cameras. (WinFuture, leaked internal database)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Qualcomm announced double‑digit price hikes for its chipsets, which may raise the cost of the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. (Bloomberg report cited by SamMobile)