In the latest round of rumors surrounding Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphones, it has been reported that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will receive a significant camera upgrade. According to a recent article by GalaxyClub, Samsung is planning to enhance the zoom capabilities of the Galaxy S24 Ultra by introducing a 5x optical zoom.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Leaks Suggest 5x Optical Zoom Lens
To achieve this improvement, Samsung is reportedly considering eliminating the current 3x telephoto sensor, which is currently paired with a 10x periscope lens. This move would mark a departure from the dual zoom sensor setup introduced with the Galaxy S21 Ultra and potentially pave the way for a more advanced zoom system.
The evolution of Samsung’s camera technology in its S-series smartphones has been noteworthy. The Galaxy S20 Ultra, for instance, introduced a groundbreaking 100x digital zoom camera, courtesy of its 48MP telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom. Subsequently, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra featured a 12MP telephoto lens capable of 5x optical zoom and an impressive 50x space zoom.
In recent iterations, such as the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung equipped its devices with two telephoto sensors, each capable of 10MP resolution. This setup allowed for 3x and 10x optical zoom using each lens, while the maximum Space Zoom was capped at 100x until the release of the S23 Ultra.
Initial rumors had suggested that the Galaxy S24 Ultra would introduce a new telephoto sensor with variable zoom, potentially comprising a three-camera system. However, subsequent reports indicate that Samsung has altered its plans and decided to maintain the current camera configuration for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
The potential inclusion of a 5x optical zoom camera in the Galaxy S24 Ultra represents an exciting development for photography enthusiasts and smartphone users. As Samsung continues to push the boundaries of smartphone camera technology, the upcoming flagship device is expected to deliver impressive zoom capabilities, allowing users to capture intricate details from afar.
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