Samsung surprised everyone with the Galaxy S25 Edge. After talking about its AI innovations, at the very end of the event, it showcased the phone comparing the thickness with mockups of the Galaxy S23 and S24.
Besides the thickness, another surprise to everyone at the event was the camera setup. While previously it was expected to include a better camera setup than the base and plus models, now it seems that the phone will lack the telephoto.
The two cameras are likely to be main and ultrawide
Upon closer inspection, the lens on the top looks like an ultrawide. While the phone will reportedly be positioned between the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra, therefore it will cost anything between $1000 to $1300, it can still pack an ultrawide instead of a 3x telephoto—just like the iPhone 16. This makes more sense after looking at the iPhone 17 Air render, which includes a single camera on the back.
And regardless of positioning or the price range, it’s also important to note that a telephoto camera requires more space between the lens and sensor than a main or ultrawide with a same-sized sensor. The larger the focal length, the higher the protrusion on the camera module. Previously the phone was also rumored to pack a 200MP main camera.
Samsung indeed introduced a new lens tech that can reduce the protrusion of the camera module. However, the brand is unlikely to ditch the ultrawide for a telephoto that adds more technical challenges and cost.
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ALOP lens tech could debut with a future Ultra model
Samsung has not upgraded the main sensor in a while. The 3x telephoto has been the same for years. The reason? Many Chinese phone makers have recently switched to folded telephoto for 3x-4x zoom range as they are using larger 50MP sensors, which increases the space requirement between the sensor and lens. Phones like the vivo X200 Pro also come with chunky camera bumps, which would ruin the look of the S series flagships.
Maybe we could finally see a sensor upgrade paired with the ALOP lens on the Ultra model. Nonetheless, these are still speculations so take them with a pinch of salt.
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