Ice Universe says the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't getting a new sensor for the main camera

04 August 2025
But that module is getting a better lens.

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Anonymous, 09 Aug 2025You still can't accept the fact that Chinese manufactu... morewhile thats true, somehow the s2x ultra is the cheapest flagship in some markets
here in mexico it was usual to see the s24 ultra 256 gb in 15000 mxn (arround 800 usd) if you looked in the right places and same thing goes for the s25 ultra 256 gb, except that now you can see the 1tb model arround 18500 mxn (arround 987.01 usd)

    DarlingYext, 06 Aug 2025"However, Ice reports that Samsung will improve the le... moreThey reached the s9's apparture now.

      Krjal, 06 Aug 2025This just makes me miss my Note 9 even more :(Man I love that phone my fav and forever phone⭐️

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        • Anonymous
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        • 09 Aug 2025

        Anonymous, 06 Aug 2025Don't bring Chinese cellphoneinYou still can't accept the fact that Chinese manufacturers offer better 😂 Wake up buddy

          Pity, the current main sensor has been shown to come up short a few times already when comparing the results to other flagships from Xiaomi, Vivo, etc, it hasn't been a camera orientated flagship for 2 years now, a real pity.

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            • 06 Aug 2025

            This just makes me miss my Note 9 even more :(

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              • 06 Aug 2025

              DarlingYext, 06 Aug 2025"However, Ice reports that Samsung will improve the le... moreActually the popular 1.6-1.8 is still too much for daylight, that's why the brands have different issue while handling it with software or tweaking the ISO and Shutter speed which result in motion blur, bad texture as the raw photo will be overexposed too much, the brands handle it by postprocessing but it would still miss details as overexposure results in loss in detail and texture.

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                • 06 Aug 2025

                Samsung really should join the siC team

                  I Just Read, 06 Aug 2025"Unfortunatelly? (Unfortunately) the actual pictures t... more"However, Ice reports that Samsung will improve the lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture. This would let 47% more light reach the sensor, compared to the f/1.7 lens on the S25 Ultra."

                  That's true, but that isn't always good, during the day that's too much light intake and the photos will be far too be bright to be realistic, or even blown out.

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                    • Anonymous
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                    • 06 Aug 2025

                    As long as the 3x telephoto camera is upgraded, it's fine.

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                      • 06 Aug 2025

                      Bobertt, 05 Aug 2025If these Chinese brands would just bring their phones to US... moreDon't bring Chinese cellphonein

                        DarlingYext, 04 Aug 2025I mean it's Ice, so they may have just measured the se... more"Unfortunatelly? (Unfortunately) the actual pictures taken with most smartphone cameras no longer have to be good, because you can just make them better with some AI nonsense."

                        This statement lacks even common sense. Pictures /Words are either good or bad, A.I. cannot turn a dilettante into a professional which should be A.I. complements' it doesn’t replace supplement where skills are missing ergo

                        "I mean it's Ice, so they may have just measured the sensor size incorrectly......" This is wrong

                        Btw the article is on Samsung S26 ULTRA sensor but you've used it to re-post 'pseudoscience mantra' of what only you observe as Samsung (every single time without URL, which should be in abundance if so profound)

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                        However, Ice reports that Samsung will improve the lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture. This would let 47% more light reach the sensor, compared to the f/1.7 lens on the S25 Ultra.

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                        A SIMPLE CALCULATION shows that the amount of light entering the camera is increased by 47% compared to the S25 Ultra.

                        Do you see Calliper/ruler/tape measure anywhere?

                        You have posted two comments both wrong. It would be inexcusable if it were an isolated incident in addition to it not being complicated either.

                          If these Chinese brands would just bring their phones to USA they would make a killing with the stagnation from Samsung, Apple, and Google. Even if you had to import them just having better band coverage and spare parts available to order would help them get a foothold in USA.

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                            • 05 Aug 2025

                            The 200mp camera in the S23U was mid. Super slow processing time & lots of motion blur for anything that wasn't in perfect light. Taking good photos of my dog was an exercise in futility unless she was asleep

                              Palera, 04 Aug 2025I don't think anyone needs a 200MP sensor, but a LYT-9... moredoing this would betray for whose interpret high megapixels = better photo lmao

                                Anonymous, 05 Aug 2025They removed the feature in 2019, they reintroduced in 2026... moresuch innovation, they even forgot that they did it with the S10 series. unless a significant part of samsung employees being recruited to recently-trained ones.

                                  10 bit CoE more efficent display, Longer lasting Silicon Carbon Battery ( 6000 mAH+ ), 2 nm Processor for higher efficeny ( I really dont care about camera quality since they will be decent enough for most users )
                                  Around 7 or 7.1inch screen. This is what is required to make it different from other mid range phones. else all Samsung phones are mainly same barring few features.

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                                    • 05 Aug 2025

                                    yalim, 05 Aug 2025I see no one complain about the battery life of ultra serie... moreUltra battery is quite bad for its size but yeah, it should last long enough compared to smaller phone

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                                      • 05 Aug 2025

                                      Liv , 05 Aug 2025What about battery? If still maintain same, I think the loy... moreI see no one complain about the battery life of ultra series. Chinese flagships can squeeze 10-15% more but, i doesn't make anyone change a phone for extended 2nd day battery life.maybe the better camera but,carrier availability or official local availability is the key selling point

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                                        • 05 Aug 2025

                                        Samsung's competition with apple become a poison to them why embrace it's boring side when you have the potential to become better, at some point Chinese brand are becoming the face of innovation why are you slacking all these years just because your rival is boring just embrace your Android side already you have everything you need to bury that thing like a technology from Stone age

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