Samsung’s next flagship lineup is already taking shape well ahead of its expected early 2027 debut. Fresh details from import and export databases, first reported by WinFuture.de, point to a broader Galaxy S27 family with four models instead of the usual three.
The expanded lineup appears to mirror Apple’s long-used strategy, splitting the range into two standard devices and two higher-end options. Early identifiers and camera specifications suggest Samsung is differentiating these tiers more aggressively than before.
Four models and a new internal codename
Database entries list four devices under the internal labels “NM1,” “NM2,” “NM3,” and “NM4.” The shorthand is believed to stand for “Next Miracle” or “New Miracle,” which appears to be Samsung’s codename for the S27 generation.
The hierarchy is already visible. NM4 sits at the top and is widely expected to become the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Just below it is NM3, a new high-end variant often referred to as the Galaxy S27 Pro. The remaining two, NM1 and NM2, likely correspond to the standard Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus.
That shift matters. Samsung hasn’t previously offered two distinct premium tiers above its base models in the Galaxy S line.
Camera hardware begins to take shape
Early camera details reinforce the tier split.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra (NM4) is expected to retain a quad-camera system. One of its Zoom cameras reportedly uses a 50-megapixel sensor with 5x optical zoom. It will also include a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera based on Sony’s IMX855 sensor, which recently appeared in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Details about the primary sensor and a second zoom camera are still unclear.
The Galaxy S27 Pro (NM3) appears to share some of that hardware. It is also linked to the Sony IMX855 for its ultrawide camera and may use the same 50-megapixel zoom sensor as the Ultra, though the exact zoom level hasn’t surfaced. There is no clear indication that it includes a second telephoto lens.
Both high-end models are tipped to feature a new 16-megapixel front camera with autofocus. That’s uncommon in current flagship phones, where fixed-focus selfie cameras remain the norm. Database entries suggest the Pro model may go a step further by adding optical image stabilization to the front camera.
Standard models still get upgrades
The base Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus are expected to share identical camera setups. Current information points to a 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a third zoom lens with unspecified specs.
The more notable shift is supplier choice. Multiple entries indicate broader use of Sony sensors across the lineup, including in the more affordable models. Samsung has historically mixed its own ISOCELL sensors with Sony components, but this generation may lean more heavily on Sony components for consistent image processing and performance.
What the changes could mean
On paper, the S27 series looks like a structural rethink rather than a simple spec bump. A dedicated “Pro” tier gives Samsung room to introduce premium features without pushing every upgrade into the Ultra.
That could also affect pricing and positioning. A more capable mid-premium model might appeal to users who want advanced camera hardware without stepping up to the largest device.
There are still gaps in the picture. The main sensors for the top models remain unknown, and zoom capabilities could shift before launch. Samsung’s final decisions on chipsets, display tech, and pricing will ultimately define how distinct these four models feel in daily use.
For now, the “Next Miracle” codename hints at ambition. Whether that translates into meaningful differences between the S27 Pro and Ultra may depend less on megapixels and more on how Samsung chooses to separate them when the lineup goes official.
