Samsung could soon launch a breakthrough in smartphone camera technology. Future Galaxy phones may be equipped with an advanced Samsung camera sensor with a global shutter, replacing the legacy solution.

According to SisaJournal (via Jukan), Samsung has developed global shutter camera technology for future Galaxy phones. The new solution is slated to be utilized in place of the conventional rolling shutter sensor tech.

The report claims that the company is focusing on the development of a global shutter-level image sensor. The target is to utilize the next-gen image sensor shutter technology in the future flagship smartphones.

Global shutter camera

The new sensor features a new pixel structure and algorithm tech based on rolling shutter hardware. Thanks to the mix and match of new and mature solutions, the sensor has become advantageous for high-res implementation.

Samsung applied a new pixel structure to a 1.5µm pixel pitch with a 12MP-class lens and managed to realize global shutter-level shooting features.

The company has designed a new analysis engine that features an Analog-to-Digital Converter included in the Pixel Level ADC. This would have taken the pixel size to 3µm, double the basic size used in smartphones.

Samsung kept the actual physical pixel at 1.5µm size but made it into a ‘2×2’ bundle form so that a 3µm pixel unit could be used as the basic unit digitally.

A Samsung Electronics official familiar with the related technology said, “It is a structure where 4 pixels share one ADC; in this case, only the part corresponding to 2×2 operates sequentially like a rolling shutter, and the rest can operate as a global shutter.”

What next?

Smartphone cameras require higher resolution, making the global shutters difficult to use. However, the new shutter mechanism has plenty of advantages, including the ability to accurately capture fast-moving subjects.

Apple also reportedly wants a global shutter to be used in its future iPhone camera. The iPhone maker is also pushing Samsung to innovate the tech. Samsung seems to have achieved a satisfactory level of implementation.

Rolling shutter cameras usually fail in accurately capturing moving objects. However, the global shutter sensor can capture fast movements. It captures the entire frame at once, and it captures high-speed subjects like a still screen.

The development has reportedly been completed, but refinements would still be made. The company will explore ways to further optimize the new camera before commercializing it with the future Galaxy S series phones.

The official continued, “However, since rolling shutter operation is included, there is slight image distortion, so it cannot be seen as a perfect global shutter,” adding, “We extracted optical flow (brightness change of each pixel within the image when the camera or subject moves) from this and performed motion compensation. By applying that including the algorithm, a high-resolution image sensor with global shutter characteristics became possible even at a very small pixel pitch.”

Samsung plans to officially present specific details early next year.

Note: The original post from Korea’s SisaJournal has been removed.

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A new industry report brings disappointment to the potential buyers of the Galaxy S26 series. The report says Samsung is all set to reuse the entire camera module of the Galaxy S25 in the upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphone.

According to TheElec, Samsung hasn’t improved the camera specs of the Galaxy S26 (probably the Plus version too). It’s a total disappointment as an upgraded ultrawide and telephoto camera was highly anticipated by fans.

The base model of the Galaxy S26 series may bring a 50-megapixel main camera. The ultrawide and telephoto cameras are also said to be unchanged. Meanwhile, there’s no hope for an improved front camera for the selfie module.

Galaxy S26 (base) camera specs

• Primary – 50-megapixel
• Ultrawide – 12-megapixel
• Telephoto – 10-megapixel with 3x optical zoom
• Front – 12-megapixel

Galaxy S phones are already expensive, and Samsung can’t risk harming sales when the iPhone is available at a lower price. Base iPhone and Galaxy S models share the same price, while Samsung’s Ultra is $100 pricier than Apple’s best.

Apple’s iPhone 17 has become the reason behind Samsung’s stall. The company has reportedly considered upgrading some camera sensors. However, this upgrade would have arrived at an increased cost, going above $799.

With component (DRAM, AP, and camera) costs continuing to rise, Samsung isn’t able to bring upgrades while keeping the price the same. That said, the planned upgrades have been canceled, and pricing has been prioritized.

We may see Samsung’s Unpacked event in February next year in San Francisco. The lineup will include three models, as always, including a Base, a Plus, and an Ultra, while an “Ultra Slim” project is also in the pipeline.

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Samsung is getting ready to launch the Galaxy S26 series next year. Now, new information has surfaced online about the Samsung Galaxy S26, revealing some exciting details about its camera.

According to this new information via @SPYGO19726, Samsung is planning to include a new telephoto camera in the Galaxy S26. This means the company might focus on improving the phone’s zoom capabilities, which could get a big upgrade.

Samsung is reportedly working on the new 12MP ISOCELL 3LD sensor. This sensor will likely be used for the telephoto zoom camera. Tipsters have said that this sensor could be a 1/1.9-inch 12 MP sensor, which means it will gather more light for clearer images.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The 12MP resolution is a step up from older models, which had 10MP zoom sensors. However, earlier reports suggested that the Galaxy S26 would use the same camera sensors as its predecessors.

While these camera rumors are exciting, we still don’t know everything about the Galaxy S26. The phone is expected to launch sometime in early 2026. As of now, more information about the full camera setup is still under wraps.

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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold is getting a lot of attention as it prepares for launch. The company is about to release its first tri-folding phone in South Korea, with a US release expected soon. But a surprising prototype with four cameras has now been spotted, which sparks new discussions among fans.

The Korean tech giant already announced that the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will be available on December 12, 2025, in South Korea. As Samsung gets ready to introduce its first tri-folding smartphone, an unexpected twist has appeared.

A prototype of the Galaxy Z TriFold has surfaced in a LinkedIn post shared by Omar Saheb, VP of Marketing and E-commerce at Samsung Electronics MENA, which shows a four-camera setup. This has made people curious about what Samsung tested before finalizing the design.

Image via Linkedin

At first glance, the device looks like the official model, but the camera setup is different. Instead of three rear cameras, the prototype has four. The extra camera, placed at the bottom, is thinner than the other three, which suggests Samsung tried out different camera plans while designing the phone.

The official Galaxy Z TriFold reportedly comes with a strong 200MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, and a 10MP telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom and OIS. The fourth camera seen in the prototype might have been a 50MP sensor with 5x optical zoom.

It’s normal for companies to try different ideas before deciding on the final design. This four-camera prototype was likely one of the many test versions created during development. Samsung may have chosen the three-camera setup to keep the design simpler.

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Samsung fans have joined the One UI 8.5 Beta to experience the brand-new software. Some are waiting till the second Beta arrives with more stability. The first One UI 8.5 Beta update lacks two crucial camera modes.

Two camera modes, namely Dual Recording and Single Take, are missing in One UI 8.5 Beta. Samsung may restore these modes in the future Beta builds, as the latest software has some structural changes inside.

While expanding the Camera tools page via “More,” One UI 8.5 Beta doesn’t display Dual Recording and Single Take. The former is a feature beloved by vloggers and content creators, while the latter is an evergreen solution.

It remains to be seen if Samsung brings back the two-camera modes. The choices could be restored, or else the company might have been considering something else to add to the stock camera app and retain the functionalities.

If you are a frequent user of these features, One UI 8.5 Beta might be a bit disappointing. Go ahead with this Beta if you can settle for the lack of these modes. Waiting for future builds with restoration is the only way, otherwise.

One UI 8.5 Beta has just begun for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. The Phase 1 countries include Germany, South Korea, the UK, and the US. In Phase 2, the Beta Program would expand to India and Poland.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Camera

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Samsung has announced its new foldable phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, and a leaked user manual now reveals even more details about the device. The manual gives an early look at how the phone works, its features, and safety tips.

The leak comes from well-known tipster Evan Blass. He shared the 174-page user manual, which explains the basics of the Galaxy Z TriFold, including its apps, settings, and layout. It also has diagrams showing the phone in folded and unfolded states.

Obviously, the manual contains several important details about the phone. It shows a USB-C port in the unfolded view, which looks like a headphone jack but is not a 3.5mm headphone port. It also explains the phone’s special features, like Samsung DeX, which lets you use the phone like a small computer, and the multi-window view for using multiple apps at the same time.

Moreover, it also tells us about the camera, which has a user interface similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The manual shows how taking pictures works, whether the phone is folded or unfolded.

There are also safety warnings in the manual. Samsung advises that people with medical implants avoid keeping the phone near their chest due to the magnets inside. It also warns against blocking the air vent holes, as this can cause unwanted noises during calls or media playback.

The leaked manual gives a detailed look at Samsung’s newest foldable device. Even though the Galaxy Z TriFold will not be available until December 12, 2025, in Korea, and early 2026 in the US, the manual shows what users can expect. You can check the full manual here.

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