Samsung Galaxy A (2020): Drastic camera upgrades including 108MP sensor
Samsung Galaxy A80
Naturally, the South Korean giant is now hard at work on the 2020 lineup which should begin arriving early next year. Little is known about the devices right now but a new report suggests some massive camera upgrades could be on the cards.
Galaxy A91, A81, and A71: Optical zoom and crazy megapixel numbers
Leading the pack will be Samsung’s Galaxy A91 that’ll rather predictably replace the Galaxy A90. This model will apparently make use of the new 108-megapixel sensor Samsung co-developed with Xiaomi that supports 6K (6014 x 3384p) video recording at 30fps and Tetracell technology which combines four pixels into one to help produce better photos in low-light scenarios.
The slightly cheaper Galaxy A81 will reportedly sport a similar camera setup, although some small changes are to be expected. For example, the primary sensor will be swapped out for a 64-megapixel alternative and the telephoto camera may support 2x optical zoom rather than 5x.
Samsung Galaxy A80
Completing this trio of smartphones will be the Galaxy A71. This particular model should retain the Time-of-Flight sensor and 12-megapixel telephoto camera which supports 2x optical zoom but downgrade the ultra-wide-angle alternative to a 12-megapixel resolution. Additionally, the main camera should offer a lower 48-megapixel resolution.
For reference, the current-gen Galaxy A80 and Galaxy A70 include 32MP+8MP+5MP and 48MP+8MP+TOF setups respectively. The Galaxy A90, on the other hand, is expected to include a 48MP+12MP+5MP layout.
Galaxy A61 & A51: No Time-of-Flight sensors but still four cameras
Following in the footsteps of the Galaxy A71, the Galaxy A61 will make use of a 48-megapixel primary camera. This should be paired with a downgraded 8-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto one that supports 2x optical zoom. Because Time-of-Flight sensors aren’t cheap, the Galaxy A61 will reportedly make use of a 5-megapixel depth sensor instead.
This depth camera will be carried over to the Galaxy A51 but the other cameras will be different. Both the 2x optical zoom lens and the super-wide-angle alternative will be coupled with 12-megapixel sensors. The primary camera, on the other hand, looks set to be a 32-megapixel sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A50 & A30
In case you’re wondering, this year’s Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A50 boast 32MP+8MP+5MP and 25MP+8MP+5MP rear camera setups respectively.
Galaxy A41, A31, and A21: Triple-camera setups with downgraded sensors
The Galaxy A41, Galaxy A31, and Galaxy A21 all include 5-megapixel depth sensors like the two models mentioned above. However, the telephoto cameras will apparently be cut and the wide-angle cameras should be downgraded to 8-megapixel sensors.
Samsung’s 2019 Galaxy A40, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A20, for comparison, boast 16MP+5MP, 16MP+5MP, and 13MP+5MP rear camera combinations respectively.
The South Korean giant will likely release a Galaxy A11 at some point next year but its camera configuration is yet to be revealed. Considering the original model boasts just one rear sensor, though, a dual-camera setup is likely.
The South Korean giant will likely release a Galaxy A11 at some point next year but its camera configuration is yet to be revealed. Considering the original model boasts just one rear sensor, though, a dual-camera setup is likely.
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