13MP camera tipped for Samsung Galaxy S IV

The Samsung Galaxy S III still seems like the hottest Android smartphone out there, but this doesn’t stop rumors about the next Galaxy S to surface here and there. First, it was the Galaxy S IV’s allegedly upcoming appearance at MWC 2013, and now a 13-megapixel camera module has surfaced and it’s said to be directly linked to the fourth generation Samsung Galaxy S.

Currently, the Galaxy S III sports a pretty capable 8-megapixel shooter. Increasing the megapixel count however is no easy task if Samsung wants to retain the slim body line of its flagship Android phone. Moreover, more megapixels also make it more challenging for a device to perform well in low light conditions due to the simple fact that pixels get smaller and noise gets in easier.

Still, we expect the next Galaxy S IV to bring some big camera improvements, and while we’re not sure whether Samsung will bump up the megapixels, that’s definitely one possible way to go.

The 13-megapixel sensor is said to have been originally intended for the third-gen Galaxy S and the second Galaxy Note, but never made it to those devices (both feature 8-megapixel shooters). If such a camera arrive in the S IV, it'd capture images with 4208 x 3120 pixel resolution.

source: Samsung Updates via UberGizmo

1. PhenomFaz posted on 04 Oct 2012, 03:28 35 11

Samsung Galaxy S4...Already Legendary!

3. chaoticrazor posted on 04 Oct 2012, 03:40 7 16

whys that? just like to know really

11. PhenomFaz posted on 04 Oct 2012, 04:03 23 14

13 mp camera, exynos 5 dual or quad, 5 inch screen(probably), next gen ram(confirmed), bigger battery (mostly 3100 mAH), Android 5.0, New touchwiz, next gen AMOLED...need more?

12. chaoticrazor posted on 04 Oct 2012, 04:08 6 14

13mp camera isnt anything special sadly

the rest sounds like a great phone if all becomes reality. although im sure most who are interested in this phone would prefer it without touchwiz

but go on if theres more

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18. PhenomFaz posted on 04 Oct 2012, 04:23 7 6

13 mp camera in pixel count isnt that special but a new sensor could change things, new flash maybe...xenon?
Touchwiz is not the most stylish but I think its got enough style not too much and the performance is great compared to other manufacturer UIs like Sense. You never know a new version of TouchWiz might be good. this is going to be the phone to beat and of course the global version should have LTE which the S3 or Note 2 dont have :(

Wht i would like to see thoguh is a better chassis as well

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14. Dr.Phil posted on 04 Oct 2012, 04:15 9 1

Out of that list, I think the most probable would be: Exynos 5, bigger battery, new RAM technology, 13 MP camera, new touchwiz, and some update to the AMOLED screen.

I doubt that Google would jump to Android 5.0 by next February. Android 4.2 seems more likely.

I also doubt a 5 inch screen as that would put it in Galaxy Note territory, unless they bump the Note up to a 5.7 inch or 6 inch screen (which is also unlikely). It could be done, though, if they used an edge-to-edge screen, but I doubt they would up the screen size even if it was edge-to-edge.

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16. PhenomFaz posted on 04 Oct 2012, 04:19 4 4

They are thinking of bumping the note up to 5.8 inches taking cues from the new GALAXY Player. Android 5.0 seems likely as most probably the phone will launch by May and Google is already telling manufacturers of the new Nexus devices to make some hardware changes that can take advantage of Android 5.0 so I believe Android 5.0 will come out sooner than later.

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46. Dr.Phil posted on 04 Oct 2012, 16:10 1 1

Just because Google is telling manufacturers to have phones that are part of the Nexus program to be able to update to a jump in Android (Android 5.0), does not mean it will come sooner rather than later. Part of the reason Google wants the Nexus phones to be able to do this is because the iPhone's have historically been able to update to the latest iOS even though they are running on older hardware (with the iPhone 3GS just now ceasing to get an iOS update). I believe that Google wants the Nexus devices to have a long tenure in the consumer's hands, which in this case means it having the ability to keep up to date with the latest Android build. Think about it, the majority of smartphone users sign a 2-year contract. As a consumer, you want that device to last the entire two years (or if you are a preferred customer then the time period until you are able to upgrade your device). Consumers, therefore, want a device that keeps up to date with the latest and greatest.

I am just saying I doubt it would happen, not that it can't happen.

And again, with the speculation about the Galaxy SIV having a 5 inch screen, I just think it would have to be an edge-to-edge screen if they were to do that. You also have to remember, a device is considered a phablet if it starts at a 5 inch screen up until a 7 inch screen.

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30. Captain_Doug posted on 04 Oct 2012, 08:00 2

Ha. Dr. Phil.

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45. MobileCaseReview posted on 04 Oct 2012, 14:07 1

Yeah, isn't samsung releasing a SGS 3 mini? I wonder if they'll do the same with a 4. Either way, I really doubt the SGS 4 will come with Android 5.0 out of the box. 4.2 is more likely, if even that, just like you said. Google's next i/o isn't till july next year anyway so we'll probably find out then about 5.0. Personally, I prefer raw stock android. None of the UI's that other manufacturers offer can compare.

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15. maxspecs posted on 04 Oct 2012, 04:15 1

design plz ?

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19. PhenomFaz posted on 04 Oct 2012, 04:32 2 2

no word on it yet mate but keep readin as I'll post and let you know :)

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23. jaoowolabi posted on 04 Oct 2012, 06:50 4

a 5 inch screen? yea thats were a cross the line. i want a freaking phone not a phablet!

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24. chaoticrazor posted on 04 Oct 2012, 06:56 4

then go buy something else, not forced to get it if thats true

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13. 09wbd03516 (banned) posted on 04 Oct 2012, 04:08 4

Thank God I didn't buy the SGS3, which fail to achieve rumor requirement, now it's time for me to wait this in Feb

21. dickwyn posted on 04 Oct 2012, 06:28 4 5

iPhone 5 already a flop

33. sid07desai posted on 04 Oct 2012, 08:36 4

by the time galaxy s4 with 13mp launches, sony will already have made 16mp as their standard camera! lol

37. chaoticrazor posted on 04 Oct 2012, 10:10 2 2

doubt it, besides everyones still playing catch up to nokia

13 will be the new standard for android and iOS soon, wp8 will prob follow too

41. PhenomFaz posted on 04 Oct 2012, 11:13 1 1

Dude if you get 13mp on a samsung its better than 16mp on a loser phone.
Its not about the MP...if I get it on a device I like its cool otherwise even an 8MP shooter suffices for mobile screen viewing of photos