Samsung Won't Bring Big Camera Upgrades Until Galaxy S28 Series

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Jun 8, 2025 - 05:50

For smartphone photography enthusiasts, the new Galaxy S Ultra models (like the Galaxy S25 Ultra) usually mean great performance under virtually any conditions. That said, Samsung’s devices have lagged behind other rivals in terms of hardware. Galaxy phone fans have been waiting for a big leap in photography for a while. But if recent leaks are anything to go by, major camera hardware upgrades won’t arrive until the Samsung Galaxy S28 series.

That’s right. Reports suggest that both the Galaxy S26 and even the Galaxy S27 Ultra models might stick with largely the same camera setups as the current generation. This means we might not see significant leaps in sensor size, new periscopes, or other groundbreaking physical camera components for a while.

Samsung going for thinness, halting big camera upgrades until the Galaxy S28

So, why the hold-up? It boils down to a couple of strategic reasons. Firstly, Samsung is reportedly prioritizing thinner and lighter phone designs. Packing in bigger, more advanced camera sensors often means adding bulk, which goes against this design philosophy. It’s a trade-off between sleek aesthetics and cutting-edge imaging hardware. Even so, the 3x telephoto sensor of the Galaxy S26 lineup could go up a notch in terms of resolution.

Secondly, and perhaps more crucially, there’s pressure from within Samsung’s wider business. The company’s mobile division is reportedly cutting costs to bolster profits. Currently, other segments of the company, like its chip divisions, face challenges. Investing heavily in expensive new camera hardware could be put on the back burner in favor of optimizing existing tech and boosting the bottom line.

Focus on software optimization and AI image processing

This doesn’t mean Samsung is giving up on camera quality entirely. In the absence of major hardware overhauls, the focus will likely shift even more toward software optimizations and advanced AI processing. We’ve already seen how Galaxy AI features can dramatically enhance photos even without the most powerful sensors. Well, this trend is expected to continue, allowing Samsung to improve image quality through computational photography rather than relying solely on bigger sensors.

Surely many will be disappointed by this leak. However, it highlights Samsung’s strategic balancing act between design, profitability, and innovation. The good news is, if these reports hold true, the Galaxy S28 could arrive with an absolutely massive camera upgrade. This could make the wait potentially worthwhile for those seeking the very best mobile photography experience. For now, it seems patience will be a virtue for Samsung camera fans.

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