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Samsung’s next big camera leap may not arrive with the Galaxy S26, but early signals point to a much larger shift with the Galaxy S27 lineup. A new report from South Korea claims Samsung is developing an all-new smartphone camera sensor with global shutter technology for future flagships.
Although the report does not name a specific model, the timing suggests the sensor could debut with the Galaxy S27 series. Unlike today’s rolling shutter sensors, a global shutter captures all pixels at the same time. As a result, it avoids motion distortion and delivers cleaner images of fast-moving subjects.
Global shutter sensors are usually found in professional cameras used for sports coverage. They are also common in industrial systems, including conveyor belt inspections and machine vision setups. Bringing this technology to smartphones would mark a meaningful upgrade for mobile photography.
According to the report, Samsung’s sensor will use 1.5 µm pixels stacked in a 2×2 layout and offer a 12 MP resolution. That resolution suggests Samsung may use it for a telephoto or ultrawide camera. In addition, the sensor reportedly includes a built-in analog-to-digital converter for each pixel, enabling faster image capture.
Samsung is not alone in this push. Apple is also said to be exploring global shutter sensors for its next-generation iPhones. However, no official statement or confirmed leak has surfaced from Apple so far.
