Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra currently has a 200-megapixel camera, which is over four times larger than the camera sensor on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. But it ain’t stopping there. It’s reportedly working on two new ISOCELL camera sensors with a whopping 432-megapixel resolution.
This news comes from tipster Revegnus, who has a good track record of leaking accurate information about Samsung products. As per them, Samsung is working on two ISOCELL sensors dubbed HW1 and HW2 both of which are said to be 1-inch in size and 432MP in resolution.
However, there are a few key differences between the two. The ISOCELL HW1 is said to be a 1/1.05-inch sensor with 0.56µm pixels, while the ISOCELL HW2 is a 1/1.07-inch sensor with 0.5µm pixels.
Both sensors are expected to use pixel binning to combine multiple pixels into one, resulting in sharper and better-quality images in low-light conditions. Reportedly, these are also the first ISOCELL HW series sensors from Samsung.
In July 2022, Samsung filed a HexaPixel trademark, which suggested that the camera could be employing 36:1 pixel binning, equating to 432 megapixels. The new information definitely makes this news more credible.
It is unclear when Samsung will launch its first smartphone with a 432MP camera sensor, but they could happen as early as 2025. The Galaxy S25 series, which is expected to launch in early 2025, could be the first to feature the new sensor.
In addition to the new 432MP camera sensors, Samsung is also reportedly working on a new 200MP camera sensor for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Called ISOCELL HP5, it will be a 1/1.3-inch sensor with 0.5µm pixels.
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