Galaxy S27 leaks are picking up speed, and the latest one is not great news for buyers eyeing the standard models. A new report says the Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus will keep the same 12-megapixel selfie camera that Samsung has used since the Galaxy S23 series, while the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra get the upgrade.
What the Galaxy S27 leak claims
Galaxy Club reports that the two lesser Galaxy S27 models will stick with the same front-facing camera as this year’s Galaxy S26 series. That is a 12-megapixel sensor that has now gone four generations without a change, dating back to the Galaxy S23 in 2023. The publication does not cite a source this time, but it states clearly that it now expects the standard S27 and S27 Plus to keep the old sensor.
Earlier, the same outlet reported that the higher-end Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will come with a new 16-megapixel selfie sensor. That unit could be a square model, which allows more flexible framing for both portrait and landscape selfies without turning the phone. Back then it was unclear whether the cheaper models would get the same treatment. Now the answer looks like a no.
Why a 12-megapixel selfie camera matters in 2026
Selfie video is now a headline feature for Indian buyers, from Instagram Reels to office calls on Teams and Meet. A newer sensor usually brings better low-light capture, sharper 4K video, and faster autofocus. If the leak holds, Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus users will get none of that, and mid-range phones with 32-megapixel or 50-megapixel front cameras will keep winning the spec sheet battle.
It also widens the gap inside Samsung’s own lineup. The S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are shaping up as the models with the meaningful camera work, while the standard S27 looks more like a repeat of the S26 with a newer chip. For anyone deciding between the S26 at a discount and the S27 at launch, that is worth weighing before January.
What else we know about the Galaxy S27 series
Samsung’s next non-folding flagships are only a few months away. Previous leaks have covered the hardware design, rear camera processing, and the memory and storage configurations. The S27 Ultra is again expected to carry the zoom hardware, and the new 16-megapixel selfie camera would join that list for the top two models.
Samsung usually reveals its S-series phones early in the year, often in January, so official confirmation on the selfie cameras, pricing, and the India launch window should arrive soon. Pricing for the Indian market will be announced at launch.
FAQ
Will the Galaxy S27 get a new selfie camera?
According to the leak, only the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra get the new 16-megapixel front camera. The Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus keep the 12-megapixel sensor.
How old is the 12-megapixel Samsung selfie sensor?
Samsung has used the same 12-megapixel front sensor since the Galaxy S23 series launched in 2023, so it would be four generations old by the S27.
When will the Galaxy S27 series launch?
Samsung typically unveils its S-series flagships in January. An official date and India pricing will be announced closer to the event.
Should I wait for the Galaxy S27 or buy the S26?
If the selfie camera matters to you and you want the upgrade, only the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are worth waiting for. The standard S27 may bring little camera progress over the S26.
