Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim to feature new ALoP camera technology: What is it and why it is important

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Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S25 series in early January 2025. The lineup is speculated to include three models – Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Speculation also suggests that Samsung will introduce an all-new product – Galaxy S25 Slim — at the Galaxy Unpacked event. Ahead of the official announcement, leaks and rumours about the ‘Slim’ model have surfaced online and the latest one suggests that Samsung might put a new camera sensor with ALoP technology to keep the camera module smaller to fit better in the slimmer form factor.

Galaxy S25 Slim to come with new camera technology
According to the tipster Jukanlosreve who posted the details on X, about the new camera technology that Samsung is expected to use with the Galaxy S25 Slim. The technology in question is ALoP (All Lenses on Prism) which was recently announced by Samsung and it claims to keep the camera module slimmer without compromising the camera quality.

What is Samsung’s ALoP technology?

ALoP technology revolutionises smartphone telephoto cameras by enabling larger lenses without increasing camera bump thickness. Traditional folded optics place large-diameter lenses vertically, limiting design flexibility and creating thicker camera modules for brighter images. ALoP repositions these lenses horizontally on the prism, aligning them with the smartphone’s body plane. This innovative arrangement allows for a larger effective pupil diameter (EPD), producing brighter images without adding bulk. Additionally, ALoP reduces the overall module length by optimizing lens placement, offering a more compact design while maintaining superior optical performance. It paves the way for sleek smartphones with advanced telephoto capabilities.

Why it is important for Galaxy S25 Slim
The technology will play an important role in the phone’s camera capabilities. The technology will be used by Samsung to keep the form factor slimmer using the technology and offer a telephoto lens as well.