Samsung will probably not bring a major upgrade of camera hardware to its flagship phones until the Galaxy S88. This reliable tipter is in accordance with a (now deleted) claim of the ice universe, which says that the Galaxy S26 and even the Galaxy S27 ultra can remain with the camera setup like the Galaxy S25 series. If this would mean that Samsung is leaving meaningful hardware changes for at least the next two generations. One of the main reasons is said that the company’s phone is focused on making its phone thin and light. The choice of this design is reportedly limited to how large the camera sensors can be, making it difficult to implement the hardware improvement.
This is a move that is similar to the current direction of Samsung. Galaxy S25 EdgeFor example, focuses on its thin and light design. But it came to some extent at the cost of innovation in the camera department, especially when other brands continue to upgrade their sensors and optics.
The report also mentions that Samsung’s decision could be linked to the internal financial strategy. The company’s chip division is struggling to make profit despite great investment, allegedly under pressure to reduce mobile division costs. Leaving expensive hardware upgrades can help promote a profit margin, which will be expected to rely more on software and AI to promote the features of the Samsung camera.
This is contrary to the previous speculation that the Samsung is developing a modular camera system. The recently discovered patent suggested that the company was looking for capable attach lenses, possibly with a built -in rotating ring for manual zoom control. The rumor has given rise to enthusiasm among the fans, more expected than it is expected, but the latest report shows that the idea cannot happen at any time.
Samsung’s patent ideas for modular camera lens design. | Image Credit – Samsung
Even the Galaxy S27 Ultra is also leaving the hardware changes. If this report is true, the Galaxy S can be the first model in 28 years with an important camera update.
For now, these are still unconfirmed details, and the projects can always change. It is possible that market trends can force Samsung to change its strategy as soon as possible.
Although some users can appreciate a thin phone, many other camera quality and improve the improvement in battery life. It remains to be seen whether Samsung’s software -based approach can remain with Apple and other Android brands that are focusing more on hardware upgrades.
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