Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra: A Leap in Zoom Quality or Just Another Upgrade?

According to insider Ice Universe, the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship will feature significant improvements in video quality, particularly when recording at 5x zoom. The informant claims the difference compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be “noteworthy,” although specific technical parameters of the enhancements have not been disclosed. Image: Sammobile “I have good news: the video recording quality of the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 5x camera has been significantly improved,” wrote Ice Universe on their social media page X. Interestingly, alongside the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s camera improvements, Samsung is not neglecting the Galaxy S25 Ultra: according to the same Ice Universe, the current flagship will receive support for 25x zoom when shooting video.

Recent advancements in Samsung’s camera technologies show the company’s commitment to pushing boundaries in mobile photography. Reports suggest that Samsung is exploring enhanced AI-driven stabilization and advanced pixel-binning techniques to further improve low-light video capture. This strategy not only focuses on hardware upgrades but also on software enhancements, aiming to provide superior user experiences.

Ice Universe, known for accurate leaks on tech trends like waterfall displays in smartphones, the notch in iPhone X, the new design in iPhone 14, and the 200-megapixel camera sensor from Samsung, continues to share exclusive insights. Sources from the South Korean giant’s research and development department often divulge innovations to him, indicating reliable insider access.