Galaxy S27 Ultra to Maintain 5x Telephoto Camera, Leaker Confirms

A recent leak from a trusted source has dispelled rumors about potential zoom camera upgrades for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. The veteran leaker, Ice Universe, has dismissed claims that Samsung would replace the current 50MP 5x telephoto camera with a 4x sensor. According to the leak, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will continue to use the same 50MP 5x camera that has been featured on the S24 Ultra, S25 Ultra, and S26 Ultra models. This information contradicts earlier reports from other sources, including phonefuturist and GalaxyFlash2025, who suggested Samsung was testing a 50MP 4x sensor (1/1.9-inch) and might eliminate the 3x camera. Ice Universe’s confirmation indicates that Samsung will not be making significant changes to the telephoto camera setup, maintaining the 5x camera as the primary zoom option. The leaker also noted that the S27 Ultra might not include a 3x camera at all, which would mean Samsung would rely on cropping from the 200MP main camera for 2x to 4x zoom. This decision has sparked discussion among tech enthusiasts, with some arguing that the 3x camera is ideal for portraits and offers macro capabilities, while others believe Samsung should consider a 200MP 3x or 4x camera if they decide to drop the dual-telephoto setup. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to be a major release in Samsung’s flagship smartphone lineup, and camera capabilities are a key selling point for many consumers. The confirmation of the unchanged telephoto camera setup may disappoint those hoping for more advanced zoom features, but it ensures consistency with previous models in Samsung’s Ultra series. The leak provides clarity on Samsung’s camera strategy for the upcoming device, though it leaves room for speculation about other potential improvements in the S27 Ultra’s camera system.