Samsung Galaxy S5 may not have OIS camera due to supply constraints

We’ve heard off-and-on rumors about when Samsung will put OIS (optical image stabilization) cameras in their smartphones, since some OEMs like LG do use OIS chips but Samsung doesn’t. We’ve also heard that Samsung may be using an OIS-enabled camera on their next flagship Galaxy S phone, but the latest rumor says that may not be the case. In fact, it may not even be up to Samsung.

According to ETNews, Samsung wants to put OIS cameras in their smartphones, but there are no supply partners that would be able to manufacturer enough components to meet Samsung’s ridiculous demand. The Note 3 has already shipped 5 million units, and that’s not counting what the Galaxy S 4 is still doing now that the holiday season is rolling in. That’s just another day for Samsung, but for many component manufacturers, that’s simply too many devices to handle. For Samsung, it’s obviously a good problem to have when supply exceeds demand, but it’s a tricky situation considering many flagship phones next year likely will sport OIS cameras.

Samsung has begun looking into making their own OIS cameras in-house to avoid manufacturing delays from partners, but there’s no word on if that will pan out in time for the Galaxy S5 launch next year. We’ve still got plenty of time for the rumor mill to keep us updated, though.

source: ETNews

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