While the release of the Galaxy S25 series is still months away, several rumors have already surfaced, particularly about the Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to one of the precious rumors, the phone will feature an upgraded 50 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
50 MP ultrawide sensor for the Galaxy S25 Ultra
In a recent leak, tipster Ice Universe revealed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will sport a 50 MP ultrawide sensor. According to the tipster, the sensor measures 1/2.52″, with a pixel size of 0.7μm, and is paired with a wider f/1.9 aperture for better light capture.
For comparison, the current Galaxy S24 Ultra features a 12 MP ultrawide camera with a sensor size of 1/2.55″ and an aperture of f/2.2.
Possible benefits of the resolution upgrade
A 12 MP ultrawide sensor can’t meet the 33.2 MP minimum resolution requirement for 8K video recording. However, with the rumored 50 MP sensor, it would now be possible for the Galaxy S25 Ultra to support 8K video recording from both the main and ultrawide cameras. This upgrade would also enhance video stability due to the ultrawide lens’ wider field of view.
The higher 50 MP resolution brings several benefits, such as room for EIS stabilization when recording in 8K. However, a trade-off is that the field of view may become narrower. Nonetheless, pairing the ultrawide lens with digital stabilization could result in smoother 8K video output.
In addition to the 50 MP 3x telephoto and ultrawide cameras, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will retain the 50 MP 5x periscope telephoto and the 200 MP main camera from the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This setup could allow 8K video recording from all four rear cameras, with potential support for lens switching during recording.
The 50 MP ultrawide sensor will also allow for cropping photos without significant loss of detail, similar to what Samsung has showcased with its high-resolution main cameras.
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