Samsung S25 Ultra
Screenshot of iFixit's 3D scan of Sasmung S25 Ultra Credit: iFixit
According to a reliable Samsung tipster, IceUniverse on Weibo, Samsung may bring back the variable aperture in its camera in its upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship smartphone.
This was last seen in the Galaxy S9 and S10 series. As the name suggests, it lets the camera lens adjust its aperture dynamically to optimize light intake for better image quality in different lighting conditions.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to include a variable aperture in its 200MP main camera, which could improve performance in both low-light and bright settings. Variable aperture was first introduced by Samsung in the Galaxy S9 series back in 2018, where the main camera could switch between f/1.5 for low-light scenarios and f/2.4 for brighter conditions.
The feature was later removed from newer models as Samsung focused on other camera upgrades, as reported by Neowin.
If this technology is used, it could make Samsung's high-resolution sensors more adaptable by allowing them to respond better to changes in lighting. Combined with AI-driven image processing, it may give users sharper images with better exposure and reduced noise.
For now, these details remain unconfirmed and are based on leaks.