Samsung 705t63 Olympus Tipped to Collaborate for Next-Generation Flagship Galaxy Smartphone Cameras

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or a special edition Galaxy Fold may sport cameras by Olympus. 1a4245

By Sourabh Kulesh | Updated: 8 April 2021 18:03 IST

Samsung, Olympus Tipped to Collaborate for Next-Generation Flagship Galaxy Smartphone Cameras

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Samsung, Olympus tie-up may improve Galaxy phones’ camera quality
There is no official statement from Samsung and Olympus
Samsung already produces smartphone camera sensors

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Samsung may partner with Olympus to produce camera modules for the next generation of Galaxy smartphones, as per a report. While there is no confirmation from either company on the development, it is being claimed that the cameras produced by the Japanese company may debut in either a special edition Galaxy Fold or the flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra. Olympus allegedly approached the South Korean tech giant to offer branding as well as expertise in key areas of photography and videography. The talks are said to be in a nascent stage.

Tipster Yogesh Olympus could work together for future smartphone camera tech. This partnership could allow Samsung to improve its smartphones' camera quality. Due to the lack of official confirmation, this information should be taken with a pinch of salt.

The smartphone market has already seen various companies collaborate with camera manufacturers to improve their smartphones' photography. offering the OnePlus 9 series with optics from iconic camera brand Hasselblad.

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It is to be noted that Samsung, along with Sony, is among the top producers of smartphone camera sensors. Olympus, famous for its high-quality products, may help the South Korean company gain an edge in the camera department. Samsung has already acquired US-based audio product maker Harman — the parent company of brands such as JBL, Lexicon, AKG, and Mark Levinson. Samsung flagship smartphones come bundled with AKG earphones in the box.

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