In fact, Samsung has been using this sensor for the main rear camera since the Samsung Galaxy S22, which launched in 2022. If this rumor is accurate, that would mean no upgrades for the most important camera component for four straight years.

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Samsung's base and Plus flagship phones have used the same main camera for years now, but that might not change with the Galaxy S25 or S26.

In recent years, the Galaxy S Ultra devices have been fighting for the throne of the best camera phone. While Samsung goes all out for the Ultra models, we can’t say the same for the vanilla and Plus models.