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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 14
Samsung Drops 3x Lens on Galaxy S27 Ultra, Adds Qi2 and Battery Above 5,000mAh
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 14

Samsung Drops 3x Lens on Galaxy S27 Ultra, Adds Qi2 and Battery Above 5,000mAh

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 14

Summary

  • Industry-source leaks now point to the Galaxy S27 Ultra replacing its criticized 3x telephoto with a triple-camera layout built around a 200-megapixel main camera, a 5x periscope and upgraded selfie sensor.
  • The redesign is said to improve 3x zoom results through the 5x camera or image fusion, though the exact implementation remains unclear more than six months before the expected early-2027 launch.
  • A horizontal camera bar would also free space for a battery larger than 5,000mAh and enable full Qi2 magnetic charging—bringing Samsung closer to Apple’s MagSafe-style setup.
  • That same camera bar is expected to make the phone sit flatter on tables, while the broader shift suggests Samsung is trimming older hardware to address long-running complaints and keep pace with rivals.

Insights

Is Samsung sacrificing a popular camera feature just to catch up on battery life and magnetic charging?
With its next flagship, is Samsung finally playing catch-up to Apple's ecosystem instead of innovating ahead?