One of the most exciting developments is the supposed introduction of a new 1-inch 200MP ISOCELL image sensor for the Galaxy S25 Ultra‘s main camera. This larger sensor size promises to deliver superior image quality, thanks to its ability to capture more light and detail.
Beyond the main camera, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus are expected to feature a combination of Sony’s LYTIA camera sensors. This departure from Samsung’s long-standing reliance on its own ISOCELL sensors suggests a commitment to pushing the boundaries of mobile photography.
Galaxy S25 camera upgrades: The rumors
New image sensors for the main cameras
A larger sensor size typically translates to better image quality, so this upgrade could significantly enhance the flagship’s photography capabilities. The new ISOCELL sensor is said to come with 0.8µm pixels, dual-pixel autofocus, and in-sensor crop zoom, all of which point towards a substantial improvement in photo performance.
This intriguing rumor originates, again, from the reliable leakster Revegnus, suggesting that Samsung is considering a significant change in its camera sensor strategy. Sony’s LYTIA sensors, which feature innovative dual-stacked technology, promise enhanced light sensitivity and superior color accuracy.
If accurate, this shift could mark a departure from Samsung’s long-standing reliance on its own ISOCELL sensors and potentially introduce a new level of image quality to the Galaxy S25 series.
How many cameras does the new Galaxy S25 have?
As in previous years, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus are expected to come with three cameras: a main, an ultra-wide, an a 3x telephoto. The Galaxy S25 Ultra should come with four cameras, adding on top of those three another telephoto camera with 5x zoom.
All three phones are also expected to have a single front-facing camera embedded in the display.
Galaxy S25: How many megapixels will it have?
There has been no news to indicate any changes to the megapixels. If things remain the same, we should see the following:
| Camera | Galaxy S25 | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main (wide) | 50 MP | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| 3x telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| 5x telephoto | N/A | N/A | 50 MP |
| Selfie | 12 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Galaxy S25 camera summary:
For now, this is all that’s come out about the Galaxy S25 series’ camera system. Still, even if it is not much in volume, the introduction of a new image sensor for the main cameras is always exciting, hinting at major changes to the camera experience.
Galaxy S25 Ultra expected camera specs:
- S25 Ultra main (wide) — 200 MP, f/1.7 aperture, 24mm lens-equivalent, 1/0.98″ sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide — 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
- 3x telephoto —10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS,
- 5x telephoto — 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm, 1/2.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Galaxy S25 series expected camera specs:
- Main (wide) — 50 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide — 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video
- 3x telephoto — 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS