Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could come with a 324 MP main camera

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could come with a 324 MP main camera
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could come with a 324 MP main camera

It is rumored that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra would have a 324-megapixel main camera.

Tl;dr

  • The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have a 324-megapixel sensor.
  • The phone is also said to feature a 50MP telephoto camera.
  • There are conflicting rumors about the exact specifications.

A Revolution in Mobile Photography

Samsung, the Korean technology giant, is known for its bold innovations in camera sensors for smartphones. According to a recent rumor, the future Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could mark an impressive leap in megapixel resolution.

A Stunning 324 Megapixel Sensor

According to leaker Sanju Choudhary, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be equipped with an ISOCELL HR1 sensor of 324 megapixels for the main camera. If this information is confirmed, it would be one of the highest megapixel resolutions available, almost double the 200 megapixels of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

A 50 MP Telephoto and Contradictory Rumors

Choudhary also claims that the phone will have a 3x telephoto camera with a 50 MP sensor. This contrasts with Samsung's current model which features a 10 MP 3x telephoto camera coupled with a second 50 MP periscope telephoto lens. However, other sources suggest that the S26 Ultra will retain the same 200 MP ultra-wide sensor as the S25 Ultra.

In response to these claims, Jukanlosreve, another leaker known for his accuracy, said: “Unfortunately, this is not true. » So there seems to be a debate about the exact specifications of the future smartphone.

The Race to Resolution is Not Everything

Although a 324-megapixel main camera may seem excessive, it doesn't guarantee Samsung a place at the top of the best smartphone rankings. Indeed, despite the 200 megapixels of this year's Galaxy S24 Ultra, the latter tends to find itself slightly behind its competitors Apple and Google, which both have 48 MP main cameras.

It's important to note that while Samsung produces some impressive phones with its Ultra line, resolution isn't the only criterion determining the quality of a photo. More attention could be paid to improving photo quality through software, not hardware.

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