Galaxy S27 Plus falls further behind the Pro and Ultra

If rumours are true, then Samsung could be widening the gap between its flagship Galaxy S models next year.

According to information shared by Naver leaker Lanzuk, the Galaxy S27 Pro is set to receive a new 16MP front-facing camera. Meanwhile, the standard Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27 Plus are expected to stick with the same 12MP sensor Samsung has used across its flagship range since the Galaxy S23 series.

If accurate, it would mark another way Samsung is reserving its biggest hardware improvements for the premium end of the Galaxy S27 lineup.

The earlier report didn’t clarify whether every model would benefit from the selfie camera upgrade. However, this latest leak suggests that won’t be the case.

It’s not yet clear whether Samsung plans to improve other aspects of the 12MP camera, such as image processing or autofocus. However, the sensor itself is reportedly unchanged.

The rumour also fits with earlier reports that Samsung is looking to further differentiate its flagship lineup. Previous leaks have suggested the standard Galaxy S27 could use lower-cost OLED panels sourced from China, which would reportedly save Samsung around $5 per display.

That doesn’t necessarily mean the base models will miss out on every upgrade. Recent reports have also pointed to the entire Galaxy S27 lineup adopting faster UFS 5.0 storage which will bring quicker app loading times. In addition, there will be improved file transfer performance across all models.

For now, the Galaxy S27 Pro is shaping up to be one of the more interesting devices in the range. Alongside the reported 16MP selfie camera, several features previously reserved for Samsung’s Ultra handsets are expected to trickle down to the Pro, making this the sweet spot in the lineup.

The Galaxy S27 Ultra will almost certainly remain Samsung’s showcase device. However, if these leaks prove accurate, buyers considering the standard Galaxy S27 or Galaxy S27 Plus may once again find themselves missing out on some of the most meaningful hardware upgrades.

As always with early leaks, nothing is official until Samsung makes an announcement. With the Galaxy S27 series still months away, there’s plenty of time for the company’s plans to change.