Samsung has dropped three teaser videos for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, highlighting dramatic zoom and low-light camera upgrades that could redefine its flagship photography experience.
The clips, Closer, Groove and Glow, hint at improved hybrid zoom, enhanced Nightography, and brighter low-light video capture, though questions remain about how much of this is powered by Galaxy AI.
The teaser campaign arrives just weeks before the expected Galaxy S26 launch, and each video showcases a different aspect of the phone’s camera prowess.
Closer demonstrates long-range zoom by focusing on a dog in a car, with surprisingly sharp detail even at a distance. While impressive, the fine print reveals that the background is AI-generated, raising doubts about whether the pristine quality will translate to real-world use.
Groove shifts the spotlight to low-light performance, showing a DJ set illuminated in vivid colour. This suggests an evolution of Samsung’s Nightography feature, first introduced with the Galaxy S22, which blends hardware and software to brighten dark scenes.
Glow continues the theme, promising “It looks dark. It films bright,” and hinting at a possible new 24MP shooting mode on the Ultra’s 200MP main sensor, designed to improve pixel size and low-light clarity.
However, the teasers stop short of confirming how these upgrades will function across the Galaxy S26 range.
It remains unclear whether the standout features will be exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra or shared with the Galaxy S26 and S26+. Samsung has leaned heavily on AI in recent releases, and the reliance on Galaxy AI to deliver these results could be significant.
This raises questions about consistency, especially given the mixed track record of Samsung’s low-light performance compared to rivals such as Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Pixel phones, which often deliver more reliable night shots.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra already ranks among the best camera phones available, with its 200MP sensor and strong zoom capabilities earning praise. Therefore, expectations for the S26 Ultra are high, particularly in regions where Samsung competes fiercely with Apple and Google for camera supremacy.
The focus on zoom and low-light improvements is logical, as these remain areas where users demand better performance. Yet, until Samsung provides more concrete details, the teasers serve more as tantalising hints than definitive proof of what’s to come.
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