Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Will Reportedly Feature 200-Megapixel Camera, Could Sport Faster Fingerprint Sensor

Samsung could use the fingerprint sensor used by Vivo X80 Pro and iQoo 9 Pro.

By Siddhant Chandra | Updated: 20 August 2022 00:25 IST

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Will Reportedly Feature 200-Megapixel Camera, Could Sport Faster Fingerprint Sensor

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Samsung has used a 108-megapixel sensor since the launch of the Galaxy S20 Ultra

Highlights

Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung are producing this camera
The fingerprint sensor is already used by Vivo X80 Pro, iQoo 9 Pro
Samsung has reportedly asked companies to develop parts for the sensor

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the purported successor to the Galaxy S22 Ultra — could be equipped with a 200-megapixel camera, according to a report. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S22 series earlier this year and is expected to introduce the Galaxy S23 lineup sometime next year. Meanwhile, a tipster claims that the Galaxy S23 Ultra could also sport Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Max fingerprint scanning technology. The company is yet to officially announce any details regarding the successor to its flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra handset.

According to a report by Korea IT News, Samsung is planning to feature a 200-megapixel camera on one of the Galaxy S23 series smartphones. The Galaxy S23 Ultra could be the only handset in the series to be equipped with the sensor, according to the report, which claims that Samsung's Mobile Experience (MX) division has conveyed this information to major camera partners of the company.

Samsung is said to have relayed its development and production plans, according to the report, which states that it has commissioned some firms to develop parts for its 200-megapixel sensor. The report mentions that currently only Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Samsung Electronics are producing 200-megapixel cameras. The supply chain is expected to expand when this sensor starts appearing on comparatively lower-end devices, as per the report.

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Notably, Samsung last introduced a camera upgrade with the introduction of the 108-megapixel sensor on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The following Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra have also featured a 108-megapixel primary camera.

Meanwhile, tipster Alvin (@sondesix) recently tweeted that Samsung is likely to utilise Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Max fingerprint scanning technology for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This fingerprint sensor is said to feature on the Vivo X80 Pro and the iQoo 9 Pro. This sensor reportedly has a large scanning area and a rapid scanning speed which could significantly reduce the unlock times and reduce errors while authenticating users.

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Top-notch build quality
Gorgeous display
Excellent cameras, zoom capability
Good battery life
Clean UI

Bad
Big and unwieldy
Extremely expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 990

Front Camera 40-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + Depth

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1440x3200 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
In-built S Pen stylus
Superb display
Impressive performance
Versatile cameras
Good battery life
IP68 rated

Bad
Gets warm easily under load
Big and bulky
No bundled charger
Expensive

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Display 6.80-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Front Camera 40-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 12

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Vivo X80 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
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Excellent gaming performance

Bad
Software is a bit buggy

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Display 6.78-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4700mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1440x3200 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent telephoto cameras
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Solid battery life
Very good performance

Bad
Ads in some first-party apps
Expensive
Heats up under stress
Heavy and bulky

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Display 6.80-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2100

Front Camera 40-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1440x3220 pixels

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iQOO 9 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sharp, colour-accurate AMOLED display
Good stereo speakers
Excellent fingerprint reader
Powerful SoC
120W fast charging
Android 12
Impressive still camera performance

Bad
No official IP rating
Low-light video recording could be better

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Display 6.78-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4700mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1440x3200 pixels

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