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📸 We recently repaired a Samsung Galaxy S20 and came to an interesting conclusion: in smartphones from two generations — the Samsung S20, Samsung S20 Plus, Samsung S21, and Samsung S21 Plus — the camera modules are completely identical!
Meanwhile, the prices suppliers charge for the S20 series and S21 series cameras are significantly different. Quite a funny paradox, isn’t it? 😁
By the way, a similar situation happened with the Japanese company Sony. Four generations of their smartphones — the Sony Xperia Z1, Z2, Z3, Z3+ (Z4), as well as the Sony Compact versions — were released with the same cameras.
Yet, at every presentation, they announced that the cameras had become "much better," even though, in reality, it was just software improvements. Quite a marketing trick, right? 😂
Additional Notes:
Why does this happen?
Manufacturers often use the same components across different generations of devices to reduce production costs. They then "improve" the cameras through software updates, such as enhancing image processing algorithms or adding new shooting modes.
What does this mean for users?
If you own a Samsung S20 or S21, know this: the hardware of your camera is practically identical. This means many of the "improvements" in newer models can be achieved through software updates or third-party camera apps.
A tip for the budget-conscious:
If you need a camera replacement, don’t overpay for S21 modules — feel free to go for S20 cameras. They’re fully compatible and cost less! 😉
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