Samsung was the primary smartphone model to introduce variable aperture cameras with the Galaxy S29 and Galaxy S29+ in 2018. It was retained by the flagships that got here later however was dropped with the Galaxy S20 collection. Nonetheless, we might see variable aperture cameras make a comeback on Samsung telephones subsequent yr with the Galaxy S26 collection.
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
The phrase comes from tipster Ice Universe, who stated Samsung is contemplating launching the Galaxy S26 Extremely with its major digicam having a variable aperture. Nonetheless, it is unclear if Samsung will undertake the dual-aperture method prefer it did for the S9 collection or if it can do it like Xiaomi, which offered a number of aperture settings on the 14 Extremely.
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Anyway, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Extremely is not launching earlier than subsequent yr, so it is too early to say something with certainty because the plans can all the time change. We’ll have extra readability on whether or not or not the Galaxy S26 Extremely will include a variable aperture as we inch nearer to its launch.
Xiaomi 14 Extremely
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