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India Today
5 hours ago
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera details leaked
Samsung fans may be in for a significant change as the tech giant is reportedly considering a shift away from its traditional camera sensor supplier for its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. A recent leak suggests that Samsung might opt for a 200-megapixel Sony sensor, departing from its usual reliance on its own ISOCELL sensors used in previous Ultra models. This potential change could indicate a new direction in the company's mobile photography strategy, as reported by a tipster on the Chinese platform tipster, known as Fixed Focus Digital, shared that the Sony sensor is not just any camera component but a 200-megapixel powerhouse with a 1/1.1-inch sensor size. This is a substantial increase from the 1/1.3-inch sensor currently utilised in Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra. Such an increase in sensor size could significantly enhance light capture, resulting in better detail and dynamic range, crucial factors in smartphone the realm of smartphone sensors, achieving a near-1-inch sensor is rare, typically reserved for premium devices from brands like Xiaomi and Vivo, which generally do not exceed 50-megapixel. The integration of Sony's advanced sensor technology, known for its excellence, could offer Samsung an opportunity to advance its image quality capabilities beyond its current limits. Larger sensors generally translate to improved low-light performance, richer colours, and sharper details. These enhancements are not only crucial for professional-grade photography but also for everyday users seeking superior photo quality. Additionally, the increased data captured by the larger sensor could be further enhanced by AI-driven image processing, offering cleaner and more vibrant images even in challenging lighting the adoption of such a large sensor may require modifications to the physical design of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This could result in a more pronounced camera bump, although rumours suggest Samsung may be developing new optics technology to maintain a sleek design. Despite potential design challenges, the collaboration with Sony could redefine the capabilities of smartphone the potential switch to a Sony sensor has generated excitement, there remains some scepticism. Other leaks suggest Samsung might stick with its established ISOCELL sensors, leaving the decision uncertain. The conflicting reports mean the exact details of the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera setup remain speculative at this stage, emphasising the need for confirmation from official collaboration between Samsung and Sony could potentially resolve long-standing debates regarding whether Samsung's impressive software capabilities were held back by its hardware. If implemented, this partnership could represent a turning point for the Galaxy S series, setting new standards for smartphone photography and posing a challenge to anticipation builds, the prospect of a 200-megapixel Sony sensor in a Samsung flagship phone is enticing to mobile photography enthusiasts. For now, fans will have to wait for official announcements to confirm whether Samsung's potential shift in strategy will indeed result in a photographic leap forward in 2026.- Ends
GSM Arena
18 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a massive camera upgrade
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is supposedly coming in January, and according to a new rumor from China today, it might bring with it a massive camera upgrade. Namely, the main sensor is said to be Sony's upcoming 1/1.1" type with 200 MP resolution, the Japanese company's first with so many pixels. The Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the Samsung ISOCELL HP2, which has 200 MP resolution too, but is smaller at 1/1.3". The bigger size of the Sony sensor will let in more light, which should result in much-improved shots. The only asterisk here is that there's a chance Samsung will push the use of this Sony sensor to the Galaxy S27 Ultra in 2027. Hopefully the S26 Ultra will see it, but it doesn't seem to be a given according to the source of this rumor. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Source (in Chinese)
GSM Arena
2 days ago
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 camera samples
Ro, 10 July 2025 We are reporting live from the big Galaxy Unpacked event that opened a new chapter in Samsung's foldable smartphone design. We even got the opportunity to test out the new cameras. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 upgrades to an 'Ultra 200MP camera' as its main – this uses the large 1/1.3' ISOCELL HP2 sensor. It's joined by a 10MP 3x telephoto and a 12MP ultra-wide cameras. By the way, the ultra-wide lens now has autofocus, which allows it to shoot macro images. The under-display selfie camera inside is gone, replaced by a more standard 10MP punch hole camera with a wide 100° lens. The selfie camera on the cover display also has a 10MP sensor but with a narrower 85° lens. Galaxy Z Fold7 main camera photos Here are some 2x crop zoom and 3x telephoto camera photos from the Galaxy Z Fold7 as well. Galaxy Z Fold7 2x crop zoom photos Galaxy Z Fold7 3x telephoto camera photos We also have some ultrawide shots and tried out the autofocus features on some close-ups. Galaxy Z Fold7 ultrawide camera photos Galaxy Z Fold7 macro photos We even took some selfies with the new front-facing camera. The one on the internal screen is wider, as you can see from the photos below. Selfies: Outer selfie cam • Inner selfie cam The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sticks to the familiar formula with a 50MP main and 12MP ultra-wide (usable for selfies on the expansive 4.1' cover display) and a 10MP 85° selfie camera inside. New features allow you to enable automatic framing and image adjustments for hands-free operation – the Flip can act as its own tripod. We snapped some samples with the main camera, including some 2x crop zooms. Galaxy Z Flip7 main camera photos Galaxy Z Flip7 2x crop zoom photos Can't go without some ultrawide shots and some selfies. Galaxy Z Flip7 ultrawide photos Galaxy Z Flip7 selfies One major addition on both the Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 is support for 10-bit HDR videos, which offer richer colors and deeper contrast. For now, regular 4K videos should suffice. We will take a deeper dive in our upcoming full reviews. Make sure to check out the YouTube playlist below. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB 12GB RAM $ 1,999.99 $ 1,999.99 512GB 12GB RAM $ 1,999.99 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 256GB 12GB RAM $ 1,099.99 $ 1,099.99 512GB 12GB RAM $ 1,099.99 Why do people say life is too short?? Since when was it short?? Especially if you live till you're old. Yes I agree about the complaining but we have the right to complain when massive companies like Samsung have just become so incredibly lazy w... Also in the future Project Indigo is coming to Android, so even better photos. It's made by the team that created GCam, and since GCam slowly went from extremely realistic processing to quite artificial processing after they left it's safe ... This is a Samsung chatbot. Ignore it.
Phone Arena
04-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Galaxy S26 Ultra camera leak suggests Samsung might play it safe
Samsung's next premium flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is now starting to show up more and more in leaks and rumors. We've recently heard its battery may be disappointing, or at least – well, the same as previous years – and now, a new report is giving us info about the phone's telephoto camera. And, well, it doesn't seem too exciting either. The report comes from GalaxyClub and indicates that the Galaxy S26 Ultra may come with a 50MP telephoto camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. Reportedly, it is also a 1/2.52-inch sensor with 0.7µm pixels, PDAF, and OIS. Well, this is the same telephoto camera that Samsung used in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. And in the Galaxy S24 Ultra too. There were rumors earlier that Samsung may use a 200MP ISOCELL sensor for the Galaxy S26 Ultra 's telephoto camera. This isn't entirely out of the question just yet, as the S26 Ultra may have two telephoto camera units. For now, what we expect with a certain level of trustworthiness is that one of these two telephoto units has a 50MP sensor. The other one has not leaked yet. The Galaxy S25 Ultra's cameras. | Image Credit – PhoneArena The Galaxy S25 Ultra upgraded the 12MP ultrawide camera from the previous model to a 50MP ultrawide one. It is very likely that the same ultrawide will be available for the Galaxy S26 Ultra as well. The main camera may also be the same 200MP one, as per rumors. So, right now, the biggest mystery is this second telephoto sensor, and hopefully, there we can see an upgrade. Meanwhile, an earlier report indicated Samsung may bring variable aperture back on the Galaxy S26 Ultra , but as an early report that is yet to be corroborated, we should take this with a grain of salt. It's also possible for Samsung to use thinner camera modules for the phone to achieve a slim-chic profile. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to be announced sometime in early next year. It will face the yet-unannounced iPhone 17 Pro Max in the battle for the best phone on the market. For now, it seems Samsung may not be planning to upgrade the cameras on its beast, but rumors indicate some nice upgrades for the iPhone, so the Korean company may have a tough challenge to beat. I personally think that if Samsung really sticks with the same camera setup for the third year in a row, it might disappoint fans who were hoping for something fresh and exciting. Even though the current sensors are solid, people expect innovation from a flagship like the S26 Ultra – especially when competitors like Apple are rumored to be stepping things up. Hopefully, that second telephoto camera brings a real surprise. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
GSM Arena
19-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Oppo Find X9 Pro's telephoto camera detailed
Oppo has already been rumored to be switching things up in the camera department on its upcoming Find X9 Pro, going from two telephotos on its predecessor to a single 200 MP snapper. Today a new rumor out of China details that camera, and reveals that it's not going to be using the Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor that's been prevalent in a lot of Chinese flagships lately. Instead, it will be a new sensor, not used before in a periscope telephoto: the Samsung ISOCELL HP5. This is a 1/1.56" type, so it's slightly smaller than the HP9 behemoth. The source of this rumor claims the shot quality at 10x zoom will still be good, implying that past that it won't be, and even adding that this single periscope solution will probably not live up to the dual periscopes of the Find X8 Pro. The Find X9 Pro will also have a 50 MP main camera and a 50 MP ultrawide. It's expected to be powered by the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC. Oppo Find X8 Pro Source (in Chinese) | Via
