The Galaxy S27 Ultra could reintroduce variable aperture technology after several years, marking a significant shift in Samsung’s camera strategy.
“Variable aperture allows the camera to physically adjust the lens opening depending on lighting conditions,” said an industry expert.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to feature a triple-camera setup. The primary camera is rumored to be a 200MP sensor with variable aperture. This new feature could enhance smartphone photography by improving dynamic range.
Additionally, the other two cameras in the setup are expected to be a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. If the leak is accurate, the Galaxy S27 Ultra would bring the feature back after several years.
Samsung last used variable aperture technology in the Galaxy S10 series. The 200MP primary camera may utilize Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) technology. This innovation improves dynamic range by pairing a capacitor with pixels.
It is unclear if the Galaxy S27 Ultra will ship with just three cameras or if it will replace the 3x telephoto camera from the S26 Ultra with another option. Samsung has consistently used a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom in previous models.
This change could free up internal space for other components, like built-in magnets for Qi2.x wireless charging. Samsung is going to be changing the S27 Ultra in the actual camera department too, not just the location of the camera island.
No information is available on whether Samsung will upgrade the front-facing camera. The smartphone market eagerly awaits more details about this upcoming device.
