Samsung might finally be done recycling old camera hardware.
Samsung has used the same 12MP front camera on its flagships for what feels like forever, and I was starting to think it would never change, but a recent leak gives us some hope. According to Ice Universe, a reliable source, GalaxyClub, known for its accurate Samsung leaks, has said that we might finally see a selfie-camera upgrade with Samsung’s next-generation flagships, the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, and it’s not just a spec bump either.
The Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will feature an all-new 16MP front camera, which may adopt a square sensor similar to Apple’s.
— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) July 3, 2026
Both the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will come equipped with a 50MP telephoto camera and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. This information comes from…
What’s changing with the front camera?
Both phones are rumored to get a new 16MP selfie camera, and the resolution bump hints at something more interesting than just a spec upgrade. According to Ice Universe, GalaxyClub suggests Samsung could move to a square sensor, similar to what Apple introduced with its iPhone 17 series.
For the unaware, the iPhone 17 series’ square sensor allows users to capture landscape selfies even when the iPhone is held in portrait mode. This has become one of the features that has received much love from users, including me. It’s no wonder Samsung wants its next flagship not to be left behind.
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If the rumors pan out, you would be able to shoot portrait and landscape selfies without rotating your phone, since the sensor can crop either way from a single capture.
What about the rest of the cameras?
The front camera isn’t the only upgrade on the table. Leaker Ice Universe has separately pointed to a 50MP telephoto camera and a 50MP ultra-wide camera coming to both the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra.
The current generation S26 Ultra already packs a 50MP ultra-wide and a 50MP 5x telephoto camera. We are not sure if the leaks are for the new Pro series or whether the 10MP 3x camera on the S26 Ultra will get the 50MP upgrade on the S27 Pro.
Of course, this is all still leak territory, and Samsung hasn’t confirmed a thing yet. But if these reports hold up, the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra could end up being the biggest camera upgrade Samsung has offered in years. I will believe it when I see it, but I am cautiously excited.
Rachit is a seasoned tech journalist with over ten years of experience covering the consumer technology landscape.
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