Samsung may not be changing up the camera hardware on the Galaxy S26 Ultra , but the software side is shaping up to be a different story. New code discovered (by Android Authority ) in the Camera Assistant Good Lock module for One UI 8.5 reveals two features that could give enthusiasts far more control over their shots.
First up is video softening. Samsung already offers picture softening in Camera Assistant, which tones down overly harsh details for more natural-looking photos. Now it appears the company is bringing that same treatment to video. The code shows off, medium, and high toggle options, identical to what exists for stills. This should be welcome news for anyone who finds Samsung’s video processing a bit too aggressive on the sharpening front.
The second feature is arguably more exciting for the pixel-peepers out there. Samsung is working on autofocus speed and sensitivity controls. This would let users adjust how quickly the camera shifts focus between subjects and how fast that transition happens. It’s the kind of granular control you typically see on dedicated cinema cameras, not smartphones.
These are not currently available on the One UI 8.5 Beta running on Galaxy S25
Neither feature is currently active in the One UI 8.5 beta 2 running on Galaxy S25 devices. That strongly suggests Samsung is saving these for the Galaxy S26 lineup, likely the Ultra specifically.
These additions join a growing list of camera enhancements rumored for the S26 Ultra, including reduced lens flare, support for professional lens controllers, and the APV codec. Samsung appears to be positioning its next Ultra as a legitimate tool for creators and professionals, not just a spec sheet champion.
Of course, APK teardowns aren’t guarantees. Features get scrapped all the time. But if Samsung follows through, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could offer the most comprehensive camera controls we’ve ever seen on a Galaxy device.
