The Galaxy S25 Ultra is kitted out with an impressive camera array, including a 200MP main sensor coupled with two telephoto units. However, the company might have restrained itself from using better hardware like the 200MP ISOCELL HP9. This revelation might make potential buyers livid, leading them to believe that the Korean firm is switching to cost-cutting tactics, but one tipster shares some valuable information on why this step was taken.
To adopt Samsung’s newer sensors like the 200MP ISOCELL HP9, flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra will need to feature abnormal thickness levels
On X, notable tipster Ice Universe shares some insights on why he believes the 200MP ISOCELL HP9 sensor was left out of the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s optics configuration. For reference, the person has shared the physical size of the camera unit, revealing it to be as thick as the flagship. For the Korean giant to even consider using this will require tons of effort in redesigning its top-end offering, and even then, it is unconfirmed if it will pass the aesthetics test.
As for why AloP (All Lenses on Prism) technology was not implemented in the flagship the same way it has been rumored to be incorporated on the Galaxy S25 Edge, the discussion happening on the thread reveals that this approach is new and likely expensive to add to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, as we have to take into account the rest of the components that go into producing a single flagship. Additionally, one person recommends that Samsung can simply increase the thickness of its next-generation smartphones to cover up the camera bump and call it a day.
I understand your thoughts, but those Ultra models with big lens bulges have great cameras, but they don't have high sales. They are muscle-showing products, not main models, and the sales of all other brands' Ultra models combined cannot reach the sales of S24 Ultra (16.82… https://t.co/zDQFKSHWSy
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) February 3, 2025
While this is an alternative, it might alienate a major chunk of Samsung’s customer base, not to mention that a large camera bump will add unnecessary weight to the smartphone, possibly crippling the experience for several thousands. Perhaps Samsung’s exploration of AloP can go a long way toward allowing the Korean giant to add high-performance sensors like the 200MP ISOCELL HP9 in the future.
Additionally, the tipster mentions in a separate post that such sensors are ‘muscle-showing products’ and not the main models, suggesting that these will be mass produced in fewer quantities and are not suited for the Galaxy S25 Ultra due to their expensive pricing and bulky size.
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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