Samsung's 200MP Variable Zoom Camera Starts Mass Production, But Not For Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra., do not use the latest zoom camera from Samsung (photo: x Galaxy S26 Ultra.)

JAKARTA - Samsung has reportedly started mass production of a new 200-megapixel resolution camera sensor with variable zoom technology, which is able to move from 3x to 7x. This innovation is touted as a big jump compared to the 3x and 5x zoom lenses currently used on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, the bad news is that this sensor will most likely not be present at the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

According to reports circulating, the 200MP camera with a variable zoom system has started to be produced on a large scale. This means that the public can hope to see devices with this technology next year, although not in Samsung's latest flagship line.

Initial information about this camera arises from a GIF shared by a 4K Pixel Gamer leaker, which shows variable zoom capabilities ranging from 3x to 7x. If true, this will be a significant increase compared to the zoom sensor on the Galaxy S25 Ultra which is considered still less capable.

Unfortunately, a number of previous reports stated that Samsung did not make these sensors to be installed on their own phones. In fact, the state-of-the-art camera is more aimed at other smartphone manufacturers, especially from China. Therefore, it is likely that the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which will soon enter the mass production stage, will not be equipped with this camera technology.

Several large brands from China such as HONOR, Xiaomi, and OPPO have already used the 200MP sensor as a periscope camera for zoom needs, not only as the main sensor. Even OPPO is rumored to be bringing similar technology to Find X9, which is also said to be using the latest Dimensity 9500 chipset.

This situation is quite unfortunate, considering the main weakness of Samsung premium phones in recent years, it is true that the zoom capabilities of the camera, both on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The presence of a variable 200MP zoom camera is believed to be a major improvement for the Galaxy S26 Ultra if it is properly used.

Even so, with this sensor officially entering the mass production stage, Samsung is predicted to announce its new camera module in the near future. The question is, which brand will adopt it first before Samsung dares to install it on their own devices?