The frequency and intensity of Samsung Galaxy S24 leaks continue to grow as we approach the official launch. After official renders and key specs, internal components have started appearing in leaks. An image posted on X allegedly shows the camera module of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. A close inspection of the image reveals a few interesting details.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a redesigned zoom camera
The leaked photo appears to be captured in a manufacturing facility. The camera modules are in a tray with a label denoting the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s model number (SM-S928U), SKU, and some other info. We can see that the module has four cameras attached to it—three in a column and a fourth unit next to them.
The camera that sits in the middle of the vertical array is the biggest. It should be the 200MP primary shooter, with the 12MP ultrawide lens above it. The bottom one should be the periscope zoom camera (5x) while the second zoom camera (3x) sits separately on the right side of the vertical array. The LED flash unit and a laser autofocus sensor should be above it.
Overall, the camera module is identical to that of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. However, the periscope zoom camera appears slightly smaller. This is likely because of Samsung switching from 10x optical zoom to 5x. The company is prioritizing software features over raw hardware capability. It’s upgrading the sensor to a 50MP resolution from 10MP for enhanced details in photos.
We can also see that the zoom camera has a circular lens on top, rather than a rectangular or square-shaped lens. Noted X tipster Ice Universe says Samsung opted for this design, which is also seen on the Vivo X100 Pro, because it has “certain benefits”. If you look closely, there is still a square prism under the round lens at the top. Hopefully, the firm will get the results it is hoping for.
The Galaxy S24 series debuts in just about three weeks
If the leaks are accurate, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S24 series on January 17, 2024. That is just about three weeks away now. The launch event will take place in San Jose, California. The Ultra model will be accompanied by the vanilla Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+. The latter two models lack a 5x periscope zoom camera and feature a 50MP primary shooter at the back. The rest of the camera setup is unchanged.
2023-12-27 15:09:00