This marks the initial occasion we’re encountering anything regarding the S27 Ultra’s camera, and they are already attempting to generate excitement around photography.
Recent speculations surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra suggest that the smartphone might feature “new technologies” for its camera setup. A source on X indicates that the device could come with an ISOCELL HP6 sensor; however, it might still perform with the expected 200MP resolution. Earlier leaks hinted that future Galaxy S models could reintroduce the previous dual-aperture option from Samsung’s earlier releases.
It’s astonishing to consider that we are still anticipating the Galaxy S26 series while there are already rumors swirling about the Galaxy S27 Ultra (notably focused on its cameras), yet here we are.
Over the weekend, speculation from the tipster Ice Universe on X claims that Samsung is actively enhancing the camera for its Galaxy S27 Ultra (via SamMobile). The informant made a statement, asserting that Samsung is incorporating “more new technologies” into its 2027 Galaxy S Ultra camera system. Although the specifics of these new technologies weren’t detailed, one would assume they would enhance both photography and potentially videography quality.
On a hardware front, the X post mentioned that Samsung might adopt a new sensor for the device, referred to as “S5KHP6.”
Speculation suggests this is likely the ISOCELL HP6, particularly since the tipster points out that it may maintain the same “size” as the HP2. As noted by SamMobile, if this is accurate, then the HP6 could possess 200MP capabilities, most likely for the primary lens, in addition to a 1/1.3-inch format.
The timing of this rumor on social media is intriguing, given that Ice Universe previously shared another report regarding the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera. Leaks suggest that the phone could receive an improbable camera enhancement through a 24MP mode, thanks to Good Lock’s Camera Assistant. It was speculated that, once activated, a 24MP option would appear in both Photo and Portrait modes within the camera application.
Currently, nothing is confirmed, as the tipster indicated that Samsung is merely exploring this concept.
Additional rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S camera imply that the company might even revive a classic (but cherished) feature: dual-aperture. There are claims that Samsung could bring back “narrow” and “wide” apertures, a feature particularly useful in low-light situations. The lower the aperture number, such as f/1.8, the wider your lens, and conversely. The report suggested that Samsung might pursue this in response to Apple. Should this come to fruition, there’s considerable speculation and excitement surrounding it for the S27 series.
Other rumors regarding the S27 series include a “full-face” biometric scanner that is reportedly “spoof-resistant.”