The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature camera improvements including a wider aperture for better low light photos, enhanced lens coating to reduce flare, and more accurate skin tone processing, though these upgrades may offer diminishing returns compared to competitors. The focus on camera enhancements might not be enough to significantly influence purchasing decisions, with larger batteries suggested as a more impactful upgrade.
Apple researchers have developed DarkDiff, an AI model integrated into the camera's image processing pipeline that significantly enhances extremely low-light photos by recovering detail from raw sensor data, outperforming previous methods, though it currently requires high computational power and is not yet available on iPhones.
A trusted leak suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a significant camera upgrade, including a new f/1.4 aperture and possibly a 200MP sensor, promising improved low-light performance, though official confirmation is pending.
A leak suggests that the upcoming HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra phone could feature a groundbreaking 50MP one-inch main camera with an RYYB color filter, potentially making it the leader in low-light photography and videography. This combination of a large sensor and light-boosting color filter has the potential to set a new standard for smartphone cameras, although the actual performance will depend on software processing.
Samsung has utilized advanced software algorithms and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset to enhance the camera capabilities of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. While the camera sensors remain the same as its predecessor, the software improvements enable the device to capture brighter photos with rich color tones, even in low-light environments. The Super HDR software prevents oversaturation, and adaptive video digital image stabilization enhances image stabilization at night, resulting in better videos and images.
The larger size of the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will allow for major camera upgrades, including a periscope telephoto camera and a 12% larger main camera sensor. The periscope camera is expected to be exclusive to the Pro Max model in the iPhone 15 series, but will be available on both Pro models in the iPhone 16 series. The larger sensor could improve dynamic range and low-light photography capabilities. The increased size of the devices will provide more internal space for components, including the periscope camera system.
Google Camera app update version 8.8 is rolling out to Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users, enabling faster Night Sight mode and the ability to choose the length of shutter speeds during Night Sight photos. Users can now take photos between two seconds and six seconds, reducing image blur and offering more opportunities to take great photos in low light situations.
