Samsung is rumored to be interested in plugging "variable aperture" into the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Rumors about the aperture range remain unknown; however, Xiaomi recently did this, delivering an f/1.63 to f/4.

The image quality is quite strong,” wrote our global editor Mark Spoonauer in our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review. “But if you’re paying this much money you should get the

Nevertheless, it would be one way to upgrade the 200-megapixel main camera found on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. And given recent Ultra models in the Galaxy S-series have larger sensors than a lot of older Galaxy phones, greater aperture control could be more noticeable.

With only one hardware upgrade, has Samsung done enough to continue offering a better camera experience than the competition?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra debuts with AI-driven features, Snapdragon 8 Elite, upgraded camera system, and a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display.