Samsung’s Galaxy S26 family is set to launch in January, potentially featuring a new camera sensor in the base model. The 50 MP sensor currently used, the Samsung ISOCELL GN3, will be replaced, marking a significant upgrade since it has been in use since the Galaxy S23. While the exact new sensor remains unconfirmed, it will likely be another model from the ISOCELL GN family that hasn’t been announced yet. These details suggest a promising improvement in the main camera for the Galaxy S26 series.
The launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is anticipated in January, potentially with or without a Plus variant. Recent rumors suggest an exciting development that Samsung is working on for this lineup.
Specifically, the standard S26 is set to feature a new sensor for its primary camera. While it will maintain a 50 MP resolution, the existing Samsung ISOCELL GN3 sensor used in the Galaxy S25 and since the Galaxy S23 is expected to be upgraded, assuming this rumor is accurate.
Samsung Galaxy S25
The exact specifications of the new sensor have not been disclosed, but it is anticipated to belong to the ISOCELL GN family, likely indicating a model that has yet to be officially announced.
Though these details are minimal, they raise the possibility that the S26 could feature an upgraded and potentially superior main camera.
Samsung Galaxy S25
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