Group 1 - Samsung is considering reintroducing a variable aperture lens module for the Galaxy S27 series, motivated by Apple's plans to equip the iPhone 18 Pro with a similar feature [1][7] - Samsung aims to remain competitive with Apple by closely monitoring the specifications of Apple's new devices, and has decided not to increase the launch price of its new models, following Apple's decision to keep prices stable [1][7] Group 2 - Samsung has requested suppliers to develop and test the necessary components for the variable aperture lens, with Samsung Electro-Mechanics and MCNEX among the suppliers [3][9] - The variable aperture technology is not new to Samsung, as it was previously used in the Galaxy S9 series, allowing for F/1.5 and F/2.4 physical aperture settings [3][9] - The current variable aperture lens technology has evolved, becoming thinner and more cost-effective, making its return in the Galaxy S27 series highly feasible [6][11] Group 3 - The new variable aperture technology differs significantly from previous versions, with competitors like Huawei offering a module that allows for ten continuous aperture settings between F/1.4 and F/4.0, requiring higher precision [6][11] - While the technical challenges are manageable for Samsung, the additional costs associated with the new module may exert pressure on the company's profit-oriented smartphone strategy [6][11]
三星紧盯苹果 Galaxy S27系列可变光圈回归