Samsung is said to bring more subtle changes to its Galaxy S25 Ultra than just introducing rounded corners that will replace the sharp edges of its previous-generation flagship models, starting with the rear camera lens. A tipster has compared the Korean giant’s upcoming top-end model with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, revealing a mammoth difference between the two smartphones’ camera bump and lenses. For those wondering, there are benefits to using a thinner lens, along with some drawbacks, which we will discuss here.
A larger camera lens might be intentionally used for the iPhone 16 Pro Max to accommodate a better sensor, but Samsung might surprise users with the Galaxy S25 Ultra
The tipster Ice Universe has shared a schematic of the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max, displaying that Apple’s most premium model has a camera lens thickness measuring 4.3mm. In comparison, its rival’s dimension in this specific area is only 2.4mm, making it almost half the difference. A camera lens that is less protruding presents less chance of cracking when a handset is accidentally dropped from a certain height.
Smartphone case manufacturers can only protect the lens to a certain degree, so it is a nice touch from Samsung, assuming the leak is legit. However, one person who goes by the handle @LeakerApple has commented on the X thread, believing that the large camera bump on the iPhone 16 Pro Max was completely intentional, as it gives the impression that the device uses superior imaging technology to get an edge against the competition.
S25 Ultra lens is only 2.4mm, and that of iPhone16 Pro Max is 4.3 mm. pic.twitter.com/KSMVsCICpS
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) September 17, 2024
Also, with a case, both the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max will continue to wobble when placed on a flat surface from the backside, irrespective of the reduced thickness, making it possibly less of a concern than it actually is. We have yet to see how this thickness variation has an effect on image quality, so we will wait for the actual comparisons to come through and give our impartial verdict.
News Source: Ice Universe
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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