The much-anticipated camera upgrades for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra seem to have been overhyped, as the latest reports suggest only minimal changes to the device’s camera system. According to the latest leak, the ultra wide camera is set to receive an upgrade to a 50MP ISOCELL JN3 sensor, while the rest of the camera system will remain largely unchanged from its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
What to Expect from the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera
The main camera will continue using the 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor, the same one found in the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Similarly, the 10MP telephoto module will still feature the 10MP Sony IMX754 sensor, and the 5x periscope camera will retain its 50MP IMX854 sensor. While the hardware may remain largely the same, this doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be improvements in software processing and image quality.
A New Look for the Camera Design
Though the internal components of the cameras may seem familiar, the design is where users will notice a difference. Renowned leakster Ice Universe recently shared an image revealing the updated design of the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera lenses, which now feature a thick, dark ring surrounding each lens. This is in line with the design language we’ve seen in renders of other Galaxy S25 models and closely resembles the look of the Galaxy Z Fold6, minus the extra camera bump.
This new design will allow cases to sit flush against the back of the phone, making the device feel sleeker and more refined. While the camera layout remains the same, the overall aesthetic will help the Galaxy S25 Ultra stand out with its rounded corners and improved ergonomics, promising to reduce the phone’s width and weight for a more comfortable feel in hand.
Pokdepinion: Even though the Galaxy S25 Ultra may not feature the massive camera overhaul that many had hoped for, the combination of design tweaks and potential software enhancements could still deliver a premium photography experience. Of course, we’ll save our final judgment when we actually review the device itself.
