OnLeaks unveils the new Samsung Galaxy S26. Here is the design of the new models of the top of the range series and the news on the video focus of One UI 8.5.
Information regarding the next series Samsung Galaxy S26 they represent a real gem since the real images and videos of the models are finally available Galaxy S26 e Galaxy S26 Ultra. The contents come from the well-known and reliable leaker OnLeaks and show the final designs of the phones through a close-up overview that allows you to observe every construction detail with extreme precision. The gallery includes four distinct images where the model “Ultra” appears alongside the basic version to clearly reveal the difference in size between the two main variants of the series. The last image of the set also confirms the presence of the S Pen housed inside the body of the flagship, an element that remains a distinctive sign for the flagship model.
The aesthetics of the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra it shows a strong resemblance to the base model due to the similar curvature of the corners while the overall structure appears more consistent with the rest of the Samsung family. The thirty-second video portrays the smartphone in two different colors to offer a complete perspective on the angles of the metal body and the configuration of the rear photographic modules. Although the version “Ultra” has larger sensors than the model Galaxy S26the visual homogeneity between the various components of the series is evident thanks to the choice to adopt less angular lines for the flagship product. The design of the Galaxy S26+ it will essentially be a larger version of the base model, without any major aesthetic differences that could distract attention from the new brand identity.
The official debut on the market of the three phones will take place during the month of February after a change in company plans which initially envisaged the launch for the month of January. The processor for the Galaxy S26 Ultra it will be Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while the other two models will likely follow a dual-chip strategy between the Qualcomm component and the chip Exynos 2600 depending on the target market. Samsung intends to focus efforts on the software part and the overall user experience as the camera hardware may not receive updates for a further production cycle despite the manufacturer’s ambitions remaining high. Rumors suggest that the company is actively working to improve the final yield through advanced features such as reduction of lens flare and support for professional lens controllers.
Code analysis of the Good Lock module Camera Assistant for the version One UI 8.5 carried out by Android Authority revealed the presence of the feature “video softening“ to ensure smoother footage. The option will allow you to intervene on excessive sharpness and digital noise to obtain uniform skin tones that follow the aesthetic results already available for the photographic mode through the “picture softening”. The ability to adjust the intensity of the effect on different levels ensures flexibility during the production of video content, especially for those who prefer a less artificial style. The activation settings will be similar to those present for photos, offering the choice between muted, medium or high levels to customize the final impact of each clip.
Advanced camera settings will include new camera settings autofocus speed and for the sensitivity of transition between the subjects framed during the shooting sessions. The shift sensitivity will adjust the responsiveness of the system when an element enters the field of view while the transition speed will manage the fluidity of the movement of the lenses towards the new focus point. The integration of these technologies within the series Galaxy S26 suggests the desire to provide professional tools to photography fans looking for granular control over the flagship’s optical performance. Further improvements will include support for the APV codec and optimized management of shooting parameters in order to enhance the expressive capabilities of existing sensors through the intelligence of the system software.
The evidence collected in the beta of One UI 8.5 confirm that these innovations will be exclusive to the new generation since the current firmware versions for the previous series do not have these items enabled in the menu. The public interested in these functions will have to wait for the official event Samsung Unpacked to see if the manufacturer’s strategies will be able to compensate for the hardware stagnation with software optimizations. The choice to focus on tools for professionals indicates that the Galaxy S26 Ultra wants to become a point of reference for content creation thanks to the union between the power of the Snapdragon SoC and the versatility of the new Camera Assistant options.
