Galaxy S27 series: what we know about the new Pro model and camera upgrades

Galaxy S27 series: what we know so far

Samsung just wrapped up the Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch, but the rumor mill has already moved on to the next big thing. New reports are giving us a much clearer look at the Galaxy S27 series, and it sounds like Samsung is planning some real changes this time around, not just small yearly tweaks.

The biggest headline here is that the Galaxy S27 lineup might grow from three phones to four, with a brand new model joining the family. On top of that, there are fresh details on camera upgrades across the board and word that Samsung could bring silicon-carbon batteries to the S27 as well.

Here is everything we know so far, based on reports from WinFuture and GalaxyClub.

A four phone lineup, with the Galaxy S27 Pro joining in

For years, Samsung’s flagship lineup has followed the same pattern: a base model, a Plus model, and an Ultra model. That might be changing with the Galaxy S27.

According to import and export data reviewed by WinFuture, the next Galaxy S series will actually be made up of four phones instead of three. That means two “base” style devices and two higher end flagships, which honestly sounds a lot like how Apple splits up its iPhone lineup between the standard phones and the Pro models.

The rumor of a Galaxy S27 Pro has been floating around for a while, and this new evidence adds more weight to it. The idea is that the Galaxy S27 Pro would sit as a smaller sibling to the Ultra, keeping a more compact size while still getting most of the good stuff, like better cameras than the regular Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus.

Internally, these four phones are said to be codenamed “Next Miracle,” and they are being tracked as NM1, NM2, NM3, and NM4. So somewhere on Samsung’s roadmap right now, this whole lineup exists as a set of code names waiting to become real products.

Camera upgrades across the Galaxy S27 lineup

If there is one thing people care about most with a new Samsung flagship, it is the cameras. And the leaks suggest Samsung is not holding back on the Galaxy S27 series this time.

Here is what has been reported for each device:

1. Galaxy S27: 50MP main camera with a new sensor, 12MP ultrawide, telephoto camera still unconfirmed
2. Galaxy S27 Plus: 50MP main camera with a new sensor, 12MP ultrawide, telephoto camera still unconfirmed
3. Galaxy S27 Pro: main camera details unconfirmed, 50MP ultrawide (the Sony IMX855, the same sensor used in the Galaxy Z Fold 8), 50MP 5x telephoto, and a 16MP selfie camera with autofocus
4. Galaxy S27 Ultra: main camera unconfirmed but likely 200MP, 50MP ultrawide (Sony IMX855), 50MP 5x telephoto, a second telephoto camera that is still unclear, and a 16MP selfie camera with autofocus

So basically, the two entry level models are getting a refreshed main sensor, while the Pro and Ultra are the ones getting the real camera glow up, with a sharper ultrawide lens borrowed straight from the Fold 8 and upgraded selfie cameras with autofocus, which current Galaxy S phones do not have.

This split makes sense if Samsung really is trying to separate the lineup into “good enough” and “flagship level” cameras, similar to how Apple treats its Pro iPhones.

Could Galaxy S27 phones get silicon-carbon batteries too

Camera specs are not the only thing getting attention. A separate report suggests the Galaxy S27 series could adopt silicon-carbon batteries, which is the same battery technology Samsung just introduced in its new Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldables.

Silicon-carbon batteries are a big deal because they can pack more capacity into the same amount of space, which usually means better battery life without making the phone bulkier. That said, the leak is careful to point out that any capacity increase on the Galaxy S27 would not be a “significant” one, so do not expect a massive jump in battery life just yet.

It is also not confirmed whether every phone in the lineup would get this new battery. Because of cost, it is possible this upgrade only lands on certain models, like the Pro and Ultra, while the base Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus stick with standard batteries.

Privacy Display might not spread to the rest of the lineup

One more detail worth mentioning comes from the same leaker who shared the battery information. According to them, Samsung’s Privacy Display feature, which limits how visible your screen is to people looking at it from the side, may not expand beyond its current model.

So if you were hoping every Galaxy S27 phone would come with this feature, that might not happen. It sounds like Samsung is keeping it limited for now, possibly to keep costs down or to preserve it as a unique selling point for one specific model.

In closing

Nothing here is official yet, since Samsung has not confirmed any of these details. But when multiple reports start lining up on the same details, like a four phone lineup, a new Pro model, better cameras, and silicon-carbon batteries, it usually means we are looking at a fairly accurate picture of what is coming.

If these leaks hold up, the Galaxy S27 series could end up being one of Samsung’s biggest lineup changes in years, giving buyers more choice between size, price, and camera quality. We will keep tracking this story as more details come out, so check back for updates as Samsung gets closer to launch.