Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra to get 16 MP selfie camera

Samsung is reportedly planning a significant upgrade to the front-facing camera on its upcoming premium smartphones, breaking a multi-year streak of using the same sensor. According to multiple leaks, the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra models are expected to feature a new 16-megapixel selfie camera, replacing the 12-megapixel sensor that has been used since the Galaxy S23 series launched in 2023.

The increase in resolution has led to speculation that Samsung may adopt a square-shaped sensor, similar to technology rumored for Apple's iPhone 17 series. A square sensor would allow the phone's software to capture a full-resolution image and then crop it to produce either a portrait or landscape orientation photo without requiring the user to physically rotate the device. This functionality could mirror features like Apple's Center Stage, which dynamically frames subjects during video calls.

It remains unclear whether the standard Galaxy S27 and the larger S27 Plus models will receive the same front camera upgrade. Reports indicate the new sensor may be exclusive to the higher-end Pro and Ultra variants for now.

The front camera change is part of a broader set of anticipated...