A new report has surfaced online indicating that Samsung may be planning to revolutionize smartphone photography with the development of a breakthrough 500MP camera sensor for its upcoming Galaxy devices. This innovation is expected to debut on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and will further solidify Samsung’s leading position in the highly competitive mobile camera space. The sensor is complemented by advanced image processing technology and is said to set a new benchmark in mobile photography, providing users with unprecedented levels of detail and clarity.
The news, shared by tipster @Jukanlosreve on X, suggests that Samsung is not only focusing on its own devices, but also working on advanced triple-layer stacked sensors for Apple. This new sensor reportedly features a PD-TR-Logic configuration and is said to offer superior performance compared to Sony’s Exmor RS image sensor, which has been featured in iPhone cameras for several years. .
The iPhone 18 series, scheduled to be released in 2026, could be the first Apple smartphone to incorporate Samsung sensors. If confirmed, this would be a significant departure from Apple and Sony’s long-standing partnership on CMOS image sensors. The iPhone 18 is likely to feature a 48MP sensor, believed to be 1/2.6 inch in size, which could significantly improve image quality, especially in low light.
Additionally, the iPhone 18 is expected to introduce variable aperture technology in the main camera, allowing users to manually adjust the aperture for optimal performance in different lighting environments. In addition to this, the new devices will feature Apple’s next-generation A20 chipset manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 2-nanometer process, which is expected to improve efficiency and performance.
In addition to these camera advances, iPhone 17 Pro models that launch before the iPhone 18 will have an A19 Pro chip, and standard iPhone 17 models may have an A18 or A19 chipset. There are rumors that there is.
