The highly anticipated Samsung S24 Ultra is likely to disappoint some fans with its camera specifications. Despite expectations of enhanced features, Samsung is set to retain the 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 sensor that was introduced in the S23 Ultra earlier this year. Although this sensor represents the highest resolution available in the market, it does not excel in sensor size, resulting in occasional issues such as heightened noise in darker portions of images. Despite hopes for a larger sensor, recent leaks indicate that the tech giant has no plans for such an upgrade in the next two years.
Samsung’s Plan for S24 and S25 Ultra Camera Sensors
According to a tweet by famous tipster Ice Universe (which is now deleted), The S24 Ultra, as well as its successor, the S25 Ultra, are both expected to sport the same 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 sensor. Moreover, contrary to previous rumors suggesting an upgrade to a 5x telephoto camera on the S24 Ultra, it appears that the 3x telephoto camera will remain unchanged. However, a possible upgrade to the 10x telephoto camera may offer some consolation to photography enthusiasts.
According to a report from Dutch publication GalaxyClub, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup will not receive any hardware upgrades for their selfie cameras as well. They are expected to retain the 12MP front-facing camera used in the previous S23 lineup.
According to Sammobile, Samsung’s move to continue with the same camera sensor for three years aligns with their earlier pattern observed with the S20 Ultra, S21 Ultra, and S22 Ultra models, all featuring the 108-megapixel camera. However, this consistency might place Samsung at a disadvantage, particularly when compared to its rivals.
Apple, a key competitor, is speculated to include Sony’s 1/1.14-inch 48-megapixel camera sensor in its iPhone 15 Pro Max. Allegedly, the performance of this new sensor is on par with the 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor utilized by numerous Chinese firms like OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi. If this is indeed accurate, Samsung may risk falling behind not only its domestic competitors in specifications but also international ones like Apple, a scenario that does not bode well for Samsung from an imaging standpoint.
Despite potential shortcomings in the camera department, the Samsung Galaxy Ultra is rumored to boast a 144Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, innovative battery technology inspired by electric vehicles is also reportedly in the pipeline. To learn more about the new stacked battery technology, you can read our explainer article. Additionally, Samsung might revert to incorporating Exynos chips in the forthcoming Galaxy S24 series, which may provide a boost to the brand’s financial crisis.
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