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[Leak] Samsung testing 50MP mode on Galaxy S23 Ultra 200MP sensor
It’s almost confirmed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be featuring the biggest camera upgrades in the history of Samsung. Earlier, it was rumored that the 200MP camera on Galaxy S23 Ultra might miss a feature seen on Chinese phones, but, the source now revealed that 50MP mode is now under development.
Update Nov. 7: Testing begun
There’s a big development in the Galaxy S23 Ultra camera department, as revealed by tipster UniverceIce. The tipster shared an interface screenshot, which shows two camera modes: 200MP in 3:4 and 50MP in 3:4. It suggests, the company has started testing 50MP camera mode on the S23 Ultra.
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Initial story Oct. 28: Development begun
As per IceUniverse sources, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will introduce 50MP camera mode using the 200MP image sensor in addition to 12.5MP and the full 200MP resolution. The tipster revealed that the hardware is capable of enabling 50MP shooting mode, while the software part needs to be optimized.
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To make 50MP shooting mode possible with the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP image sensor, Samsung has reportedly started working on an exclusive variant of camera app. The company may bring a new Samsung Camera app version with Galaxy S23 Ultra to offer the best photography features on the flagship.
A few days back, it was noted that the Galaxy S23 Ultra misses 50MP shooting mode and brings just two options including the 12.5MP and 200MP. Less resolution reduces the size of image therefore, the 50MP mode will produce better images by occupying less storage compared to the full 200MP resolution.
Apart from this information, the same source recently revealed that the 200MP camera sensor specially made for Galaxy S23 Ultra is quite advanced compared to the other three 200MP sensors Samsung launched so far including the ISOCELL HP1, HP3 and HPX.
It’s expected that the Galaxy S23 Ultra may be equipped with ISOCELL HP2 sensor and Samsung could make it further advanced by optimizing the software with hardware. As Samsung is already a master of smartphone camera tech, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will surely be the beast!
After OLED, Samsung is entering Apple’s CIS supply chain. Ming-Chi Kuo today revealed that Samsung could start shipping 48MP camera for Apple iPhone models as early as 2026. It’s a big blow to Apple’s conventional image supplier, Sony.
For years, Sony has dominated Apple’s iPhone camera supply chain. The entry of Samsung in the Apple iPhone 48MP camera supply is certain in early 2026. The source mentioned that Samsung had to form a dedicated team to serve Apple.
As Samsung’s supply could start in 2026, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 may still use Sony sensors. As the Korean tech giant preps for supply, Apple may have considered completing its agreement/contract with Sony for the iPhone camera.
Ming-Chi Kuo’s article reads:
- Samsung is expected to begin shipping 1/2.6-inch 48MP ultra-wide CMOS image sensors (CIS) to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, breaking Sony’s years-long monopoly on supplying CIS to Apple. To this end, Samsung has established a dedicated team to serve Apple.
The gap of nearly two years would result in some changes in camera supply. The iPhone maker may also opt for a multi-vendor strategy to freeze prices. Having more than a single supply chain partner empowers the manufacturer during price negotiation.
Kuo notes that Samsung will supply a 1/2.6-inch image sensor for iPhone. The product will have a 48-megapixel resolution. It will likely be used as an ultra-wide camera in future iPhones, while others will still be from Sony.
Samsung announced its most anticipated foldable phones on July 10 in Paris. Yesterday, Honor launched the new Magic V3, which challenges the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a thinner design and some cool specs. The new Honor foldable is considerably thin compared to the phones available.
Honor’s new Magic V3 measures 9.2mm (camera bump not included) in its folded state. It goes further slimmer to 4.35mm when you unfold its 7.92-inch main screen. Oops, there’s a clearly visible hole for the camera on the inner display, with Galaxy Z Fold 6 featuring UDC for years.
The Chinese vendor managed to make its new foldable slimmer with an upgraded hinge of 2.84mm thickness. It won’t break before 500,000 folds while the frame is made from 7-series aluminum alloy. It’s the most highlighting spec that makes it superior to its Samsung counterpart.
Samsung reduced the weight of the Z Fold 6 to 239 grams but the Magic V3 weighs just 226 grams. Honor also brought IPX8 water resistance to the Magic V3, making it the first in the lineup to feature official protection against water insertion.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 packs a 4400mAh battery, but Honor’s Magic V3 has an edge here too. It boasts a 5150mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Both devices use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering robust performance and efficiency.
Honor Magic V3 comes with a 6.43-inch LTPO cover screen with FHD+ resolution. It’s also rated for 2,500 nits peak brightness and supports stylus input. Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 also supports S Pen input but on the inner panel only with a special pen crafted by Samsung.
In terms of optics, the Magic V3 features a 50MP primary with OIS, a 50MP Periscope with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 40MP ultrawide camera. The cover and main screens also house 20MP front-facing cameras. It lacks under-display camera technology which arrived 3rd time on a Samsung Fold.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, a bespoke smartphone designed exclusively for athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be provided to around 17,000 athletes participating in Paris 2024.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 special edition smartphone introduces Galaxy AI in an Olympic Edition to enhance athletes’ efficiency and connectivity throughout their Paris journey.
This smartphone features a striking yellow design adorned with iconic Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos in gold. By collaborating with Parasina Men’s luxury Maison Berluti, Samsung has designed a unique Flipsuit Case made from Venezia leather, inspired by the Olympic rings.
Each device comes with 100GB 5G eSIM data and two years of international warranty. Athletes will receive their Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition from July 18 with pre-loaded Paris 2024-themed apps and exclusive services
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung just launched Galaxy Z Flip 6 with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor, 50MP main camera, 4000mAh battery, latest software, IP48, and more. Check full specs below.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 launches with bigger battery, 50MP camera and AI