Potential Features: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 50MP Telephoto Camera & Possible 5x Zoom Comparable to iPhone 15 Pro Max

Reports from a Chinese tipster hint at the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra receiving an upgraded telephoto camera as part of the upcoming smartphone’s features. Anticipated as the successor to the Galaxy S23 series, the flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra is poised to showcase enhancements, particularly in its telephoto capabilities, potentially offering users up to 5x optical zoom. This aligns with the trend seen earlier this year when Apple introduced the iPhone 15 Pro Max, also boasting 5x optical zoom via a tetraprism telephoto lens.

On Weibo, tipster Ice Universe shared an image’s EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) details reportedly captured using the alleged Galaxy S24 Ultra. The shared screenshot reveals specifics about the camera setup anticipated in Samsung’s speculated flagship device.

As per the shared information, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to feature a 50-megapixel telephoto camera capable of capturing images at a resolution of 6,120×8,160 pixels, yielding a file size of 20.76MB per image. This substantial upgrade contrasts with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which presently houses a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. It’s important to note that while higher megapixel counts suggest enhanced detail, image quality is influenced by various factors beyond megapixel figures.

In the realm of leaks and teases surrounding Samsung’s anticipated Galaxy S24 series, an X (formerly Twitter) user @chunvn8888 posted an image allegedly showcasing the camera module intended for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The image unveils the model number SM-G928U, believed to correspond to Samsung’s forthcoming flagship device.

Adding to the anticipation, tipster Evan Blass recently teased the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 launch event, presumably set for the unveiling of the Galaxy S24 smartphone lineup. The leaked teaser suggests that the event is slated to commence on January 18 at 1:00 AM KST (11:30 PM IST). While these leaks have garnered significant attention in recent weeks, Samsung is yet to officially confirm the release date for its highly anticipated series of smartphones.