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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to get significant camera improvements over the current Galaxy S24 Ultra, and now the company has announced three new camera sensors that will improve image quality across a range of future smartphones, zoom performance and power consumption, which can include a. next year's Galaxy S series.
The company's latest product announcements introduced three high-performance camera sensors with new technology. Samsung claims that these sensors will improve the quality of the telephoto, ultra-wide and selfie cameras, bringing them to the same standard as the main rear cameras usually found on high-end smartphones.
Sensors include the Isocell HP9, the first 200-megapixel sensor designed for telephoto lenses and advanced zoom performance; Isocell JN5, a 50-megapixel sensor designed to improve the performance of smaller devices; and Isocell GNJ, a larger 50-megapixel sensor that focuses on improved image quality and battery life in flagship devices. Could these sensors appear in the Galaxy S25 series?
Despite only now receiving an official announcement, the 200-megapixel Isocell HP9 is already in use in Vivo's X100 Ultra flagship, which has received positive reviews, particularly for its exceptional zoom performance. However, the latest leaks don't mention a 200-megapixel upgrade to the Galaxy S25 Ultra's telephoto camera, so it seems unlikely we'll see this level of performance in next year's Samsung flagship.
However, the Isocell GNJ's specs are similar to the 50-megapixel main camera currently on the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, making it a competitor to next year's Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. The Isocell GNJ is slightly larger (1/1.56" than this year's 1/1.57" sensor and offers improved image quality and longer battery life
Samsung has already used a 20-megapixel main camera in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but the new Isocell HP9 is the first camera with this resolution for a telephoto lens. Samsung promises excellent low-light sensor performance thanks to a 12-megapixel pixel mode and improved light-gathering capabilities by switching to a new high-refractive microlens material. This should improve zoom video quality when shooting in low light.
Samsung claims that the Isocell HP9 will allow the telephoto camera to perform on par with the main camera in terms of image quality, autofocus, HDR and shooting speed. It also provides 2x and 4x digital zoom modes that allow for a hybrid zoom level of 12x when paired with a 3x optical telephoto lens.
The sensor comes in a 1/1.4-inch with 0.56-micrometer pixels or larger 2.24-micrometer superpixels when switched to 12-megapixel mode, allowing it to trade resolution for low-light performance as required. Wait for Saier GNJ
The Isocell GNJ has a 50-megapixel sensor with in-sensor zoom that delivers clearer video with fewer artifacts than previous generations. Samsung also claims it will offer better contrast and lower power consumption compared to previous models, saving up to 29% in preview mode and 34% when recording video at 4K 60fps. Camera technology isn't usually seen as a major factor in battery life, but if this sensor makes it to next year's Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, camera heavy users could see some tangible benefits.
The Isocell JN5 has a smaller 50-megapixel sensor that packs some advanced technology to compensate for its reduced size. These include improved low-light quality, autofocus speed, dynamic range and shooting speed. Samsung expects the Isocell JN5 to be implemented in many different types of smartphone cameras, as it is suitable for use with excellent ultra-wide, telephoto and front-facing camera lenses.
