Samsung's New Camera Trick: Variable Aperture

Samsung has a reputation for introducing innovative features and then dropping them. This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra might bring back a familiar feature: variable aperture. The camera on the Galaxy S26 Ultra could have a variable aperture, according to a tipster. This feature is already available on some flagship phones from Huawei and Xiaomi. The dual-aperture feature was first introduced by Samsung with the Galaxy S9 and S9+. These phones could switch between F1. 5 and F2. 4 apertures. The F1. 5 aperture lets more light in, reducing noise but narrowing the field of view. The F2. 4 aperture is better for bright conditions or when a wider focus is needed. This feature was also available on the Galaxy S10 series but was removed with the Galaxy S20 series. Samsung has not confirmed whether the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a true variable aperture with multiple settings or just a dual-aperture with two settings. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra have already made significant improvements to their cameras. The S24 Ultra introduced a 50MP sensor for the telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, and the S25 Ultra increased the resolution of the ultrawide camera to 50MP. It's expected that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will also feature a 50MP sensor for the 3x zoom telephoto camera. This could mean even better zoom capabilities and improved image quality. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is also rumored to feature a Silicon Carbon battery with up to 5, 500mAh capacity and a more power-efficient display. This could mean longer battery life and better performance, which is always a plus for smartphone users. It's important to note that these are just rumors and speculations. Samsung has not officially confirmed any of these features. The Galaxy S26 Ultra could be a game-changer in the smartphone camera world. However, it's important to remember that Samsung has a history of introducing features and then dropping them. Only time will tell if the variable aperture feature will stick around this time.