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Samsung Reportedly to Fit 16MP Square Selfie Sensor on S27 Pro and Ultra

The change would let the phone extract full‑resolution portrait or landscape crops, following Apple’s recent square‑sensor approach.

Overview

  • Multiple tech outlets in early July, citing GalaxyClub, report that the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are slated to use a 16MP front‑facing camera sensor that differs from the 12MP unit used since 2023.
  • Leaks say the sensor may be square in shape, which gives a wider native image area that software can crop to produce full‑resolution portrait or landscape selfies without rotating the device.
  • Reports do not confirm whether the standard Galaxy S27 and S27+ will receive the same front‑camera upgrade, and Samsung has made no official announcement.
  • Separate industry reports suggest other S27 series changes may include a Privacy Display across all models and adjustments to rear telephoto modules, but those items remain unverified.
  • If true, the front‑camera revision would mark Samsung’s first major selfie upgrade in four years and could improve selfies and video calls; more leaks and details are likely before a planned Q1 2027 launch.