According to the latest rumors, Samsung could present the new Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship as early as next month, and in addition to hardware improvements, a significant change in the way photos are processed is also expected. Sources claim that Samsung plans to abandon the recognizably bright and saturated colors and turn to a more realistic display, closer to what everyone who appreciates professional photography likes.
Well-known tipster Ice Universe states that it has already been confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a more realistic photographic style, with the aim of displaying colors from the real environment as faithfully as possible. Until now, Samsung has been known for “attractive” photo processing, where the sky, grass and other elements were often given an exaggerated level of color saturation through more aggressively tuned software algorithms. Such an approach gave the photos a striking look and was particularly suitable for sharing on social networks.
Photos with more natural colors and less intervention from the optimization algorithm
In contrast, phones like the iPhone or the Sony Xperia series traditionally strive for a more natural color display, with minimal software intervention. Such a style may seem more neutral or even “pale and unconvincing”, and sometimes emphasize imperfections on the faces, but this does not mean a lower quality of photos, but a different philosophy of processing, closer to what is appreciated by fans of professional photography.
Ice Universe points out that this change could divide users. Those who prefer high contrast and strong colors may not be delighted, because the photos lose some of their visual effect at first glance. On the other hand, you always have the option of simply using filters, and users who appreciate a more natural and realistic look will probably respond positively to this twist in Samsung’s approach to photography.
If this information turns out to be correct, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could mark a new phase in Samsung’s camera philosophy, with a clearer approach to the segment of the audience with professional requirements.