Samsung is gearing up for the release of the Galaxy S24 lineup. While an official launch date is yet to be announced, the smartphone has begun popping up on various certification platforms, including the FCC, hinting at imminent launch.
Despite the anticipated mid-January 2024 release of the S24 series, leaks surrounding the successor, the Galaxy S25 series, have already started appearing online.
Galaxy S25/S25+ may ditch Samsung GN3 in favor of a Sony camera sensor
Tipster Revengus on X/Twitter has divulged new information regarding the cameras of the Galaxy S25 and S25+. As per the tipster’s claims, Samsung will abandon the Samsung GN3 sensor in favor of Sony’s image sensor for the Galaxy S25 and S25+.
The ISOCELL GN3 sensor has been used in a range of Samsung smartphones over the past three years, including the Galaxy S22, S22+, S23, S23+, Fold 4, and Fold 5. It is a 50MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, 1.0-micron pixels, and support for Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS.
But things could change from the Galaxy S25 series, as hinted by the tipster. This change could be significant for Samsung, as the GN3 sensor has been a reliable workhorse for the company’s flagship devices.
Of course, this is just a rumor at this point, and there is no guarantee that Samsung will make the switch to a Sony sensor. However, it is certainly an interesting development to follow.
Meanwhile, the upcoming Galaxy S24 and S24+ are expected to retain the same 50MP Samsung GN3 sensor as their main camera. This will be complemented by a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP telephoto unit. For more details on the Galaxy S24 and S24+, check out the full story here.
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