Quad-camera layouts are a pretty common sight in Samsung Galaxy smartphones. However, the camera configuration varies from device to device. Unlike the tele-macro or periscope lenses in high-end Galaxy S handsets, budget Samsung A new models are equipped with macro and depth sensors which are not as useful.

As per a renowned Korean publication, Elec, The Korean manufacturer is planning to abolish the depth/portrait lens from its upcoming Galaxy A handsets. The implementation is expected to begin from the next year’s Samsung Galaxy A54, A34, and Galaxy A24 mid-range devices, shrinking the camera setup to a triple unit.

The A24 will allegedly deploy a 50MP primary + 8MP ultrawide + 5MP macro layout without any depth sensor. Samsung Galaxy A34, a sequel to this year’s Galaxy A33, will also follow its younger sibling; however, its main shooter will boast a 48MP resolution.

Interestingly, the Galaxy A54 is suggested to feature a 50MP wide + 5MP ultrawide + 5MP macro cluster. This choice seems unjustifiable on paper as the pricier model should not be equipped with the inferior camera hardware. 

The reason behind removing the depth sensor is to improve the overall camera quality. We already know that the portrait lens cannot replace a telephoto camera, and the depth effect can be achieved using only software trickery. The Korean giant can enhance the quality of the other three lenses by saving the depth sensor’s cost. 

Samsung’s Galaxy devices are already one step ahead of the competition in the camera department. This year’s A-series devices implemented OIS and some other features to take the camera game up a notch. The color science behind Samsung’s smartphones is already top-quality.

One could argue on Samsung copying the Nothing phone 1 but If the Korean giant keeps administering the right features, it could sustain its monopoly in the Android camera space.