Samsung May Revive Variable Aperture on Galaxy S27 Ultra Camera

The Galaxy S27 series is still months away from launch, but leaks are already coming in quickly. It appears that Samsung is planning a few changes for the lineup, with the S27 Ultra likely receiving the most. One possible update is the return of a variable aperture for the main camera on the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Galaxy S27 Ultra will bring a bunch of camera changes

According to tipster SmartPikachu, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will sport a 200MP ISOCELL HP6 sensor on the rear with a variable aperture system. For those who may not know much about it, it’s a camera mechanism that can switch between different f-stops (like f/1.5 and f/2.4) by physically adjusting the lens opening, controlling how much light hits the sensor and also affecting depth of field.

In simple terms, this could help the Galaxy S27 Ultra take more balanced photos without relying too heavily on software processing. It’s not a brand-new concept, but if Samsung refines it properly, users can expect more natural-looking shots, especially in tricky lighting situations.

On top of that, the main sensor may adopt LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) technology, which improves dynamic range by capturing excess light in a capacitor when pixels reach their limit, then combining both data streams during processing.

Moreover, this wouldn’t be Samsung’s first attempt either. The company previously used a similar dual-aperture setup on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S10, where the camera could switch between two fixed aperture values. It later dropped the feature in favor of software-based processing, so if it returns on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, expect a more refined version with better hardware and smarter image tuning.