The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reportedly won't have a 1-inch camera due to design reasons
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reportedly won't have a 1-inch camera due to design reasons
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Sticking with 1/1.3-Inch Camera Sensor, Design Constraints Cited Despite the trend of 1-inch camera sensors in flagship smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will reportedly stick with a smaller 1/1.3-inch sensor, citing design limitations as the primary reason.
(Source: OW_Icicle) While Samsung's new ISOCELL HP2 sensor boasts an impressive 200MP resolution, its physical size is smaller than the 1-inch IMX989 sensor found in phones like the Vivo X90 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Pro. Samsung claims that using a larger 1-inch sensor would have made the Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly thicker and impacted its "internal structural design." This decision has sparked debate, with some speculating that cost-cutting might be a factor. However, other flagship phones with 1-inch sensors, such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Vivo X90 Pro Plus, are noticeably thicker than the expected dimensions of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung seems to be prioritizing a slimmer profile fo…