If recent rumors can be believed, the Samsung Galaxy S26 could finally come with the camera upgrade we have waited for.
The Samsung Galaxy range has been stuck for several years with the same Samsung Isocell GN3 -head camera -sensor. This means that the Samsung Galaxy S25 essentially has the same camera as the Samsung Galaxy S23.
That could change with next year’s Samsung Galaxy S26.
Finally a new camera sensor
According to the Dutch website Galaxyclub, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is supplied with a newer 50MP camera sensor.
Apparently it still comes from the same ISOCELL GN series, but an updated variety. The lack of a specific name is logical, since it might be a brand new part that has not even been announced.
That is for details about the Samsung Galaxy S26 camera, but even these small signs of progress are welcome. We criticized the (still very good) Samsung Galaxy S25 because they “are in principle the same as the old”, and that observation extended to the camera system.
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Our reviewer still saw ‘subtle improvements’ in the image quality, with more natural and realistic colors and improved skin tones. However, that would have the more capable SOC and Samsung’s image processing improvements.
Switching to a new and improved image sensor will probably bring about a more meaningful improvement in the image quality for the Samsung Galaxy S26, which is exciting news.
Other Galaxy S26 specifications
We also heard that it claimed that the main camera of the Galaxy S26 could get a variable aperture, which can improve both clear daylight shots and little light performance.
Other expected Samsung Galaxy S26 specifications include a switch back to Samsung’s Custom Exynos Silicon after a blissful year of Pure Snapdragon 8 Elite Power.
We know that this Samsung will save a lot of cash, but it probably also means that our American cousins receive a better, more performance model.
With a release date of February probably, we can expect that the rumor mill will caress the rest of 2025 in overdrive. We will keep you informed.
