The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is tipped to ditch its predecessors 3x telephoto camera, fueling rumors of an iPhone-style redesign

Date:
Fri, 01 May 2026 10:21:42 +0000

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The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could have only three rear lenses, down from the four rear lenses on the S26 Ultra.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could have one less camera than its predecessor Reportedly, the 3x telephoto is being ditched That would leave it with just a 5x optical zoom for
telephoto shots, assuming no other changes are made Samsung s Galaxy Ultra phones have long been top options for telephoto photography, helped in part
by their having two telephoto cameras, where most high-end phones have just one. But it sounds like the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra might be getting a bit more conventional, as its reportedly losing one of its telephoto lenses.

This is according to @UniverseIce a leaker with a solid track record who claims that the 3x telephoto will be absent on the S27 Ultra. While their wording is a bit ambiguous, it sounds like Samsung will be ditching this camera altogether, rather than switching it for a different focal length. In which case, if the other telephoto stays the same as on the Samsung Galaxy
S26 Ultra , youll be limited to just 5x optical zoom. However, its possible that Samsung will change this camera or even allow for multiple zoom levels through a single lens, removing the need for an extra camera. Article continues below You may like Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals its big camera overhaul here are 5 changes to expect Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra The Samsung Galaxy S26 could have the most AI camera ever Early Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors are in: that often mocked 3x telephoto, famous for being tiny and underwhelming, has finally changed. It didn't get stronger. It didn't get weaker. It's simply gone. April 30, 2026 A camera that won't be massively missed Whatever the case, though, Samsung fans dont seem too bothered by this news, with replies to the post including good riddance I say. Hope it's not just the Ultra that bids farewell to that awful lens, and finally. The 3x was always the 'meh' middle child anyway.

Certainly, its not currently the most useful of the Ultra's cameras, since
you can already get a 2x optical quality shot from the 200MP main sensor.
That 3x zoom camera is also currently lumbered with a 10MP sensor, while the other rear cameras are all 50MP or more.

While wed take the claim of its removal with a pinch of salt, it does line up with recent reports that the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will have a redesigned camera block (possibly in the style of the iPhone 17 Pro 's camera block) to facilitate MagSafe-like charging, so this may well be the case.

If it is accurate, though, we certainly hope Samsung is planning some camera improvements elsewhere, because while the 3x telephoto is arguably the least useful of the Galaxy S26 Ultras snappers, removing it with no other changes would be a definite downgrade. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

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