The Samsung Galaxy S21 (Galaxy S30) could be the first phone that uses an under-display selfie camera for a true full display experience, something that even Apple's next iPhone likely won't be able to match. Twitter leaker Ice Universe claims that Samsung is currently assessing the viability of this technology, and is planning to use it on the Galaxy S20's successor, which could be launched as Galaxy S21. The tipster stated that “Samsung is considering using the under-screen camera technology on the Galaxy S21 first, and is evaluating the feasibility of the technology.”
We previously heard that Samsung is working on this technology and may implement it on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, both of which are due to launch later this year. However, whether it's manufacturing or design problems or a change in strategy, this tip says Samsung will wait until next year before it fits a phone with this kind of camera. Samsung isn't the only company working on this under-display technology, however. Both Oppo and Xiaomi have publicly demonstrated their own version of the under-display camera, which uses selective transparency to turn off the pixels in the camera area when it's time to take a photo. There's a chance they could beat Samsung to market with consumer devices that have these cameras, but Samsung's larger global install base could help put this technology on the map. We currently expect the Galaxy S21 or Galaxy S30 to arrive by February 2021, given previous launches. Other features that could make it to the Samsung Galaxy S21 include a display with four curved edges and Samsung's next photography breakthrough in the form of a 144MP or 150MP camera.