Galaxy S27 Pro telephoto camera leak points to 12MP 3x zoom

Galaxy S27 Pro telephoto camera details now point to a 12MP sensor with 3x optical zoom, according to ET News. That leak also suggests Samsung is drawing a clearer line between the rumored Pro model, the base Galaxy S27 phones, and the Ultra in its early-2027 lineup.

Galaxy S27 Ultra cameras may drop the 10MP 3x telephoto lens

The same report says the Ultra is moving to a triple rear camera setup, replacing the long-running 10MP 3x telephoto sensor. Samsung would still keep a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide and 50MP 5x telephoto, which is a notable shift for Samsung flagship camera leaks and the top-end model’s identity.

If that report holds up, the Ultra would continue to sit apart from the rest of the family through its stronger main and zoom hardware. The bigger detail here is not just the new camera mix, but the fact that Samsung may be changing the role of the 3x telephoto lens on its most expensive phone. For years, that 10MP 3x camera has been a familiar part of the Ultra package. Replacing it would be one more sign that the company is reworking how its flagship phones are separated by camera tier.

It is still only a leak, so the final hardware could change before launch. But the reported Ultra setup gives a useful hint about Samsung’s direction. The 5x telephoto would remain in place, and the 200MP main camera would still anchor the system. That leaves the Ultra with a mix that is more focused on high-end zoom and a large main sensor, while the mid-tier models appear to stay closer to a more traditional layout.

Galaxy S27 Plus camera and base model may stick to a familiar trio

Samsung’s standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus are still rumored to use a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto lens. That would keep both phones on a familiar three-camera formula, which is not a surprise for Samsung phone camera rumors heading into 2027.

This is where the Galaxy S27 Pro telephoto camera leak becomes more interesting. If the base Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus stay with the same camera trio, then the new Pro model looks like the step-up option in the middle. The reported 12MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom would give it a more distinct place in the family without pushing it all the way into Ultra territory.

That kind of lineup can make sense for buyers who want something above the standard model but do not need every feature tied to the Ultra. According to the leak, Samsung may be trying to create a cleaner split across the range:

• Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus: 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto
• Galaxy S27 Pro: 12MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom
• Galaxy S27 Ultra: 200MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide and 50MP 5x telephoto

There are still missing details, including sensor brands, camera tuning, and any changes to front cameras or video features. None of that is confirmed in the outline here. For now, the most relevant point is the reported telephoto split. If accurate, it suggests Samsung is preparing a more layered camera lineup for the Galaxy S27 series, with the Pro model sitting between the regular phones and the Ultra in a more obvious way than before.

That makes the leak worth watching, even if the phones are still far from launch. The camera setup alone could become one of the main ways Samsung separates the models in 2027, and the 12MP 3x zoom on the Galaxy S27 Pro may be the first clear sign of that plan.