Samsung Galaxy S27 may copy the iPhone’s best selfie camera trick

For the past three generations, Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S Ultra phones have relied on the same 12MP f/2.2 front camera. While it delivers solid results, it lacks the versatility of the iPhone 17’s 18MP Center Stage camera, which uses a square-shaped sensor for a wider field of view. That could change with the Galaxy S27 series, as Samsung will reportedly catch up to its rival and offer a similar front camera on select models.

GalaxyClub sources indicate that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra will supposedly feature a 16MP front camera. More importantly, like the iPhone 17 series, it could be a square-shaped sensor, allowing for a wider field of view.

This should enable Samsung’s 2027 flagships to offer the same Center Stage-like feature, which will automatically crop and pan the frame to keep you centered during video calls. The wider sensor should also let you capture landscape-oriented selfies without rotating your phone, thanks to a much wider field of view.

If the sensor is physically larger, it could also help Samsung improve image stabilization and deliver better image quality, particularly in low-light conditions.

The upgrade will be more about the flexibility and versatility offered by the square-shaped sensor, rather than the resolution.

If you take a lot of selfies, video calls, or use your Galaxy phone’s front camera for vlogging, this is a change that you will immediately appreciate. A square-shaped front camera sensor will further allow Samsung to stand out from its Android rivals, as all of them are still stuck with a traditional rectangular sensor.

More camera upgrades planned for S27 Pro and Ultra

The report states that only the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra will get the new 16MP front camera. There’s no clarity whether Samsung will bring the new sensor to the regular S27 or its Plus model. Given the price difference, it seems unlikely that the company will do so.

This won’t be the only camera upgrade Samsung is planning for its Pro and Ultra flagships. Both variants will also supposedly get a 50MP telephoto and ultrawide cameras. If nothing else, the higher resolution should improve sharpness and details, especially in low-light conditions.

The Galaxy S27 lineup is still over six months away from release, so there’s a lot that could still change. But here’s hoping that at least this rumor pans out and we get a better front camera on Samsung’s 2027 flagships.