Samsung is endeavoring to slim down the Galaxy S26 Ultra by implementing upgraded camera lenses.
Slimming Down for a Visionary Leap:
- Samsung may revolutionize the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera system through innovative, space-saving lens technologies.
- The game-changer? An inkjet printing process, which imprints a matte coating directly onto select areas of the lens.
- A significant departure from the conventional lens film, this new approach eliminates lens flare and ghosting distortions.
Samsung's "Ultra" models, such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra's groundbreaking 200MP main sensor, have made waves in the smartphone world with their powerful camera systems. But Samsung doesn't seem content with maintaining the status quo, eager to cram these impressive camera sensors into a more pocket-friendly package for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series. According to a report from The Elec (translated), this goal is achieved through the ingenious use of nanotechnology, as reported by Android Headlines.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics, the division responsible for manufacturing camera lenses for Samsung devices, is leading the charge on this innovative project. The plan is to integrate an inkjet printing process to produce thinner, compact Galaxy S26 Ultra lenses.
In the current design, thin cover films are sandwiched between lenses to minimize lighting issues, such as lens flares and ghosting. With this current approach adding to the lens' bulk, the inkjet printing process represents an exciting alternative that could potentially shrink that bulk by employing printed layers in place of traditional films.
This inkjet printing process represents a sleeker, more compact alternative to traditional lens films. The process involves directly applying matte ink to the part of the camera lens known as the "rib" (the section of the camera housing absorbing light from the lenses to direct it towards the actual camera sensors). By reducing the space between the lenses and the sensor, the overall camera housing can become more streamlined.
It's worth noting that Samsung has been tinkering with this technology for some time; as a matter of fact, the company filed a patent for a similar camera construction method back in 2018. Whether the Galaxy S26 Ultra will indeed utilize this inked innovation, or if it's simply a tantalizing hint of what Samsung has planned for the future, remains to be seen. We'll have to wait until the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S26 to find out for sure.
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Behind the Scenes:
- Samsung Electro-Mechanics is responsible for the camera lens manufacturing process, and will reportedly integrate an inkjet printing process for the inkjet-printed anti-reflective layers [1][2].
- The inkjet printing process is applied to the "rib surface," the outer edge of the optical surface that receives direct light from each lens. This matte ink helps prevent light reflection and overlapping, which can cause issues like flares and ghosting [1][2].
- With this innovation, Samsung expects to create a tighter optical stack, reducing the overall size of the camera module and making the phone thinner [3][4].
- Samsung previously filed a patent for a similar camera construction method in 2018 [3][4].
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra is anticipated to sport a significantly slimmer camera module, potentially boasting a 200-megapixel primary lens, and could debut as early as 2026 [3][4].
The technology innovations at Samsung Electro-Mechanics include an inkjet printing process for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, aiming to create thinner camera lenses. This process reportedly applies matte ink to the "rib surface" of the lenses, reducing light reflection and potentially shrinking the camera module size. In the past, Samsung filed a patent for a similar camera construction method in 2018.
The groundbreaking camera system of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may revolutionize the smartphone world by embracing such technological advancements. The anticipated thin camera module could house a powerful 200-megapixel primary lens, marking a significant departure from conventional smartphone designs.
