Samsung tests Sony 50MP sensor for Galaxy S27 main camera

Samsung is reportedly testing a significant change to the camera hardware in its upcoming Galaxy S27 series, with new rumors suggesting the company may replace its own ISOCELL sensors with a Sony-made main camera sensor for its standard models. The reports, which surfaced this week, indicate the potential shift is currently in the testing phase and nothing has been finalized.

According to the information, Samsung is evaluating a new 50-megapixel Sony sensor for the primary camera on the base Galaxy S27 and the larger S27 Plus models. If implemented, this would mark the first time in years that Samsung's mainline flagship phones have moved away from an ISOCELL main sensor, a change that has been a staple since the Galaxy S22 series launched in 2022. It is worth noting that Samsung has previously used Sony sensors for ultrawide cameras in its phones.

For the higher-end Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra models, expectations point to different upgrades. These devices are rumored to receive a new 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The latter would be the first upgrade to the selfie camera on the Galaxy S series since the Galaxy S23. However, it remains...