This Galaxy S9 camera feature could finally make a comeback on Galaxy S26 Ultra

This Galaxy S9 camera feature could finally make a comeback on Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in Titanium Jetblack Back

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  • Samsung is apparently thinking about a variable aperture for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s main camera.
  • The company first offered this feature on the Galaxy S9 series but dropped it with the Galaxy S20 range.
  • A variable aperture would allow for greater control over focusing, light capture, and depth-of-field effects.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a mostly incremental upgrade over the Galaxy S24 Ultra, although the new phone does bring an upgraded ultrawide camera. Now, a reliable tipster has claimed that the S26 Ultra could gain a camera hardware feature first seen on older Galaxy flagships.

Leaker Ice Universe claimed on Weibo that Samsung is considering a variable aperture for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s main camera. The user didn’t offer more details regarding this feature.