Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim expected to feature ALoP technology for better photography and smaller camera module

Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy S25 series, including a brand new addition to the lineup: the Galaxy S25 Slim. Alongside the classic Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+ and the high-end Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Galaxy S25 Slim should stand out with a thinner and more compact design. While we wait for Samsung’s official announcement during the Galaxy Unpacked event, which would take place on January 22, 2025, a new leak sheds light on what makes the Galaxy S25 Slim unique.

It appears that the Galaxy S25 Slim could use Samsung’s latest ALoP (All Lenses on Prism) technology for its telephoto lens. This technology was recently announced by Samsung Semiconductor and promises to make smartphones thinner without sacrificing image quality. According to tipster Jukanlosreve on X, citing Meritz Securities, ALoP could be the key to giving the Galaxy S25 Slim its sleek profile while still packing some punch in the camera department.

So, what exactly is ALoP? Simply put, it’s a smart design for telephoto lenses that helps reduce the size of the camera module. Traditional telephoto lenses use folded optics, which can be bulky and lead to large camera bumps on the back of phones. ALoP solves this problem by positioning the telephoto lens flat, along the plane of the phone, and using a prism tilted at 40 degrees with a sensor tilted at 10 degrees. This setup not only reduces the length of the camera by around 22% compared to older models, but is also capable of capturing sharp images.

Thanks to ALoP technology, the Galaxy S25 Slim could feature a much smaller camera bump while still retaining excellent zoom capabilities. The phone is rumored to feature a periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom, a 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP5 primary sensor, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera. That’s impressive for a device that’s rumored to feature a 6.66-inch screen.

Interestingly, it looks like the Galaxy S25 Slim will have some features that even the standard Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ won’t include, like the advanced telephoto lens. However, all four models in the range are expected to debut at the same time, with rumors suggesting pre-orders will begin on January 24, 2025 and sales will begin on February 4, 2025. You’ll have to wait. for Samsung’s official reveal to know for sure what exactly the Galaxy S25 Slim will be, in January.