Samsung may have downgraded the Galaxy S27 Pro’s zoom lens to cut costs
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro may ship with a smaller, shorter-range zoom camera than previously suggested, according to a new report tying the change to rising component costs.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro may feature a less advanced zoom camera than initially rumored, according to a report from South Korean outlet ETNews. The device is expected to use a 12MP telephoto camera with a 3x optical zoom, instead of the 50MP 3.5x zoom sensor that was previously suggested. This downgrade in camera capability could be attributed to rising memory chip prices, which are impacting the cost of other components, including cameras.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra, however, is likely to retain its 50MP 5x zoom periscope camera and three rear cameras. Both models may share a 200MP main sensor and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. Industry insiders cite the Ultra's significant market share (46% of global Galaxy S25 series sales) as a reason for Samsung to prioritize cost-cutting in the Pro model.
The base Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ are expected to maintain their existing camera setup, while the Pro model could see a visual overhaul in Samsung's upcoming One UI.
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