Samsung confirms it is working on better camera hardware for future phones

While Samsung has introduced display, design, and performance upgrades with its high-end phones over the past few years, camera hardware improvements have been few and far between. The company has typically upgraded either the aperture or the resolution, but not the sensor size. If you have been waiting for more substantial changes, Samsung may finally have something in the works for you.

The South Korean firm confirmed to Android Authority that it has been developing improved camera hardware behind the scenes. A Samsung executive stated that the company is investing heavily in research and development for camera hardware but is waiting for the right timing and the ideal combination of hardware and software before bringing those upgrades to Galaxy phones.

Here is the full statement from Samsung Executive Vice President Joshua Cho:

“I must say that that has been a frequently asked question so far, and I must tell you that a lot of R&D has been underway on hardware improvement, as well. It’s just a matter of finding the right combination, at the right time… We are always, constantly thinking about what would be the best combination at a given time. So, in the future there would also be new combinations of hardware and software, so I ask for your patience and attention.”

While the executive did not confirm when substantial camera hardware upgrades might arrive, we expect to see them as early as next year.

This aligns with a recent rumor that Samsung is working on bringing variable aperture technology to the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The device is also rumored to feature a new 200MP primary camera, an upgraded ultrawide camera that could retain a 50MP resolution but use a newer sensor, and an improved front-facing camera with 3D facial recognition capabilities.

Samsung should seriously consider bringing camera hardware improvements to the base, Plus, and FE models in the Galaxy S series, as they are the ones that receive the least attention in terms of camera upgrades.