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Samsung Sparks Camera War With 200MP Variable Aperture Leap

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra aims to outshine Apple with a 200MP variable aperture camera, reviving mechanical lens tech for superior photos.

Key takeaways

  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to Feature 200MP Camera With Variable Aperture—And a Direct Shot at Apple
  • Samsung’s next flagship, the Galaxy S27 Ultra, will reportedly pack a 200MP main camera with a near 1-inch (1/1.2") sensor, variable aperture, and LOFIC image correcti...
  • Variable aperture tech, last seen in Samsung’s S9 and Huawei’s P30 Pro, physically widens or narrows the lens—letting sensors capture more light in the dark and sharpe...
  • Sources say the S27 Ultra is on track for a Q1 2026 launch, but these specs haven’t been confirmed by Samsung. Supply chain leaks hint that component orders for mechan...

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