Galaxy S26 Ultra Eyes Major Camera Upgrade

Rumors from China suggest **Samsung’s** upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, expected in January, could feature a significant enhancement to its camera system. This upgrade potentially involves a brand-new sensor from **Sony**.

Potential Sensor Details

Reportedly, the main sensor might be **Sony’s** unreleased 1/1.1″ type with a 200 MP resolution. This would mark the Japanese company’s debut in the high-pixel count sensor market for smartphone cameras.

Current Model Specs

The Galaxy S25 Ultra currently utilizes **Samsung’s** ISOCELL HP2 sensor, also featuring 200 MP resolution, but with a smaller 1/1.3″ size. A larger sensor generally allows for increased light intake, leading to better image quality and improved low-light performance.

Timing Uncertainty

It is important to note that there remains a possibility that **Samsung** may delay the implementation of this **Sony** sensor until the Galaxy S27 Ultra in 2027, according to the source of the rumor. Securing top-tier camera components is increasingly competitive. For instance, **Apple** now accounts for over 15% of **Sony’s** image sensor sales, demonstrating the high demand (Counterpoint Research, 2023).

The source of this information is Weibo (in Chinese).