Samsung's Galaxy S22 is not likely to arrive until next year, but at least a new leak is already referencing one of the top smartphones of 2020.

According to Galaxy Club, future Samsung flagships could feature sensor-shift image stabilization, which should help improve the photos taken with its cameras. If you want to see this feature in action, just pick up an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple added this feature to its most expensive phone last year.

According to Galaxy Club, Samsung is currently testing a phone that uses sensor shifting and plans to include the same technology in its next flagship. This image stabilization technology helps balance out shaking and vibration, resulting in clearer images. In fact, it is an upgraded version of the image stabilization feature found in earlier phones.

However, this improved image stabilization feature is one of the most prominent camera additions, first on the iPhone, specifically the iPhone 12 Pro Max. As is the case with many smartphones these days, not only does the lens physically move to offset judder, but the image sensor itself also moves to offset the movement. The result? Sharper photos and smoother video - something Samsung surely wants to include in their phones.

This report that the next Galaxy S flagship will feature sensor-shift image stabilization is particularly interesting in light of rumors that Samsung may be working with camera maker Olympus on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This rumor surfaced last week when rendered images of the S22 Ultra teased a new Olympus camera. While these different camera rumors could be unrelated, it is not too big a leap of logic to conclude that Olympus may also be involved in Samsung's sensor-shifting image stabilization efforts for next year's phones.

Since the Galaxy S22 will likely not be available until the first three months of 2022, it will be a long time between now and the Galaxy S22's launch. Therefore, there is still a lot of data that needs to be filled in about Samsung's future phones. However, given the importance that cell phone manufacturers place on cameras, it would not be surprising to hear that the S22 will have additional camera features before that phone is released.