Samsung S27 Camera Leak Shows 200MP Ultra and Pro, but Cuts Ultra to 3 Lenses

Q: With recycled cameras and a controversial new Pro model, is Samsung's Galaxy S27 a clever pricing trap to make you buy the Ultra?

Probably yes, at least based on the leaks: Samsung appears to be creating a lineup where the S27 Pro exists mainly to make the Ultra look like the smarter buy. The camera rumors point to limited change on the regular S27 and S27+, with reused 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide and 3x telephoto hardware that is close to earlier generations. That weakens the case for upgrading on the lower tiers. The bigger shift is the new Pro, which reportedly shares the Ultra’s 200MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide, 16MP selfie camera, fast 60W charging and a large battery, but loses key Ultra features such as the stronger 5x zoom, the S Pen, the largest screen and possibly the best display panel or chipset in some markets. That would matter less if pricing were clearly separated. But leaks suggest the Pro may start around $1,299 to $1,399, while the Ultra may begin around $1,399 to $1,499. A gap of roughly $100 makes the Pro vulnerable: buyers may feel they are already paying near-Ultra money and should stretch to the top model for better zoom, more premium extras and stronger resale appeal. There is still a rational case for the Pro if it arrives as a smaller flagship with Ultra-like cameras, better battery life and lower weight. But if the rumored pricing holds, Samsung’s structure looks less like consumer-friendly choice and more like classic upselling. The real test will be whether the Pro is priced far enough below the Ultra to stand on its own.

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Nov 9

Samsung’s leaked Galaxy S27 camera plans point to limited upgrades across all four models, with the S27 and S27+ largely reusing last year’s main sensor and an ultrawide dating back to the S23 line.
Pro and Ultra models would get a new 200MP main camera and 50MP ultrawide, but the Ultra appears to lose its secondary telephoto lens and keep only a 50MP 5x zoom, while the Pro gets 3x.
Base models still show new telephoto and selfie hardware, yet the leaked specs suggest little meaningful improvement beyond component swaps rather than clear capability gains.
The leak, compiled from SammyGuru and earlier reports from GalaxyClub and Ice Universe, is the fullest picture yet of Samsung’s S27 camera strategy as it balances pricing pressure against hardware upgrades.