Samsung Developing Triple-Lens Camera For Mid-Range Devices

Samsung Electronics is said to be working on a triple-lens smartphone camera, which it intends to adopt for its budget-friendly devices first before bringing the technology to its top-tier handsets.

Industry sources disclosed to The Investor Monday that the South Korean tech giant is seeking to adopt high-end features for its mid-range devices before their full adoption for its flagship phones. The high-end hardware features Samsung is currently developing are triple-lens cameras and on-screen fingering sensors.

The Galaxy A series is said to be the first one to benefit this move. The team behind it has reportedly begun research for upgrading key functions of the devices belonging to this lineup. The first feature that’s being considered is a “super-wide angle” triple-lens camera, which offers improved landscape photography.

Another feature that is being considered is an optical scanner. The new Galaxy A series will likely come equipped with a less-advanced sensor. Meanwhile, the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship device is believed to feature an ultrasonic scanner, which is the latest technology in terms of on-screen fingerprint scanning.

Speaking of the Galaxy S10, its bigger brother, the Galaxy S10+, is expected to debut with the most advanced camera in the market early next year. Its leaked prototype confirms the addition of another lens on its back. Hence, it is rumored to be the first flagship from Samsung that will have a triple-lens rear camera.

While it may seem a bit surprising for Samsung to launch budget phones with high-end features, sources say this is the company’s way to ensure its growth amid the lukewarm sales of its flagship devices. As previously reported, the Galaxy S9 series suffered weak sales despite Samsung’s aggressive marketing.

An industry source also claims that the new move could be a precautionary measure for its flagship devices. “Since the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, Samsung has been cautious about adopting new technologies or parts from new suppliers. But it seems to be changing its strategic direction in order to further strengthen competitiveness of its budget phones.”

Consumers also don’t need to worry about the inclusion of more advanced features on mid-range handsets. The industry source noted that Samsung is using more China-made parts for its budget phones for price benefits.