Sony has been known for making phenomenal mobile camera sensors. In fact, Apple has used Sony’s IMX sensors on iPhones for many generations, with the iPhone 15 lineup (review) sporting the latest snappers. But apart from the iPhone-maker, Samsung may also rely on the Japanese brand’s expertise for the Galaxy S25, surprisingly ditching one of its in-house sensors.
A 1-inch sensor on the Samsung Galaxy S25 (Plus)?
According to frequent tipster Tech_Reve, Samsung is adopting a Sony-made camera sensor on the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, which are slated in 2025. The said module is going to replace the current 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL GN3 primary sensor on the vanilla Galaxy S23 (review) and incoming Galaxy S24.
As regards the specific specs, it is unknown what the resolution or capabilities this Sony sensor will have. It’s safe to say this is one of the unannounced high-end sensors that might have more megapixels and probably a larger area and pixel sizes than the outgoing GN3.
At the same time, it just makes sense that Samsung would offer better photos and video quality on the Galaxy S25, since the Galaxy S24 features minor camera improvements based on reports. Only the Galaxy S24 Ultra is tipped to bring significant camera changes by having an updated 200 MP main shooter and a new 50 MP telephoto.
Details about the secondary camera modules on the Galaxy S25 are also scarce. Right now, it is expected Samsung is keeping the ultrawide and telephoto sensors within the Galaxy S25’s imaging arsenals, although we just don’t know what are the planned improvements for these other imaging sensors.
Samsung Galaxy S25 (Ultra) processor
Apart from the promising camera upgrades, the Galaxy S25 could be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, which is reportedly featuring PC-grade cores on its processor. However, the choice of Qualcomm chipset may be exclusive with the more capable Galaxy S25+ and the Galaxy S25 Ultra while the Galaxy S25 may be offered with an Exynos chipset, similar to the Galaxy S24.
The future Exynos silicon won’t be a slouch, though. It is rumored that the Koreans are overhauling its custom mobile SoCs and that we may see it first powered the Galaxy S25.
What is your biggest wishlist you want to see from Samsung’s Galaxy S25? Would you like to see Samsung equipping the standard models with a 1-inch sensor? We look forward to your answers in the comments.
