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TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could reportedly drop the 3x telephoto camera, with tipster Ice Universe claiming a “100% probability,” although this remains an unverified leak for now.
The device could also bring a broader camera overhaul, including a next-gen ultrawide sensor, an upgraded main camera, a refreshed selfie camera, support for a variable aperture, and a wider-aperture 5x telephoto lens.
Early reactions suggest the removal of the 3x lens might not spark major backlash, as users appear more focused on improvements to the 5x zoom system and overall camera consistency.
It’s barely been a couple of months since the Samsung Galaxy S26 series went official, and attention is already drifting toward what’s next. Early leaks surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S27 series are starting to sketch out what Samsung might be planning, and while some of it sounds genuinely exciting, a few details could end up being a bit more polarising.
A fresh round of speculation comes from well-known tipster Ice Universe, who recently shared details on Weibo and X about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra.
According to the tipster, Samsung could be preparing to kill the 3x telephoto camera entirely, a lens that has long been criticized for its relatively small sensor and inconsistent usefulness. Ice Universe even claims there is a “100% probability” of this change, though it is worth stressing that this is still an unverified leak at this stage.
If that sounds like a bold move, the reaction online suggests it might not be as controversial as you would expect. Early responses on X seem surprisingly indifferent, if not outright supportive. Some users describe the 3x lens as the middle child of the camera system. Others are even more blunt, calling its potential removal overdue. If this sentiment holds, Samsung may not face much backlash if it decides to retire the sensor.
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