Disappointing reports keep surfacing about the Galaxy S24

Some fans might find themselves underwhelmed with the camera specifications of the highly anticipated Samsung S24 Ultra. Contrary to expectations of advanced features, it appears that Samsung is planning to retain the 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 sensor, which was first introduced in the S23 Ultra earlier this year. Despite being the highest resolution currently available, this sensor is not known for its size, which occasionally results in heightened noise in darker areas of images. There were hopes for a larger sensor, but recent leaks suggest that Samsung is not planning any such upgrade in the next two years.

A well-known informant recently hinted in a now-deleted tweet that both the S24 Ultra and its successor, the S25 Ultra, are expected to use the same 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 sensor. This contradicts earlier rumours that suggested a 5x telephoto camera upgrade for the S24 Ultra, instead implying that the 3x telephoto camera would remain unchanged. Nonetheless, photography enthusiasts might find some consolation in potential upgrades to the 10x telephoto camera.

Reports suggest that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series will also not receive any hardware upgrades for their selfie cameras. It is believed they will retain the 12MP front-facing camera used in the previous S23 series. This continuity with the camera sensor aligns with Samsung's past pattern, where models like the S20 Ultra, S21 Ultra, and S22 Ultra all featured the same 108-megapixel camera. However, this may put Samsung at a disadvantage when compared with its competitors.

Disappointing reports keep surfacing about the Galaxy S24

For example, Apple, a key rival, is rumoured to be incorporating Sony’s 1/1.14-inch 48-megapixel camera sensor into its iPhone 15 Pro Max. It is said that this new sensor performs comparably to the 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor used by several Chinese companies such as OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi. If these rumours are accurate, Samsung could risk falling behind not just in domestic competition, but also against international competitors like Apple.

However, there are rumours that the Samsung Galaxy Ultra might feature a 144Hz refresh rate, which could provide some solace to fans disappointed by the camera specifications. Additionally, there are reports of new battery technology inspired by electric vehicles. Lastly, it is speculated that Samsung might return to using Exynos chips in the forthcoming Galaxy S24 series, potentially giving the brand a financial boost.

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