Recently, Samsung officially teased the Galaxy S26 series to arrive with AI-focused camera experience. However, it seems like Samsung's upcoming flagship lineup could bring meaningful camera refinements too, as a new leak suggests a revamped noise reduction algorithm to improve image quality.
Galaxy S26 series to get enhanced noise reduction algorithm
According to reliable tipster Ice Universe, Samsung has adopted a new noise reduction algorithm for the Galaxy S26 lineup. The leaker describes it as the "best Galaxy flagship ever," specifically highlighting improvements in how the camera better handles skies and other uniform backgrounds.
In previous Samsung phones like the Galaxy S25, users have occasionally noticed visible "fault lines" or banding in photos and videos. These artefacts can disrupt smooth gradients and cause issues, but the tipster suggests those issues have now disappeared.
Galaxy S26 24 MP mode to retain excellent clarity
Additionally, the tipster also mentions that when shooting in 24 MP mode, the Galaxy S26 will deliver very high resolution with strong clarity even when images are magnified. Looks like Samsung is working to refine pixel-binning and detail-preservation to take the fight straight to the best camera phones out there.
If accurate, the Galaxy S26 noise reduction algorithm and other refinements could make the upcoming lineup a strong contender for top-tier camera enthusiasts. Thanks to previous reports, we also know that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a wider aperture for better low-light photography.
It makes sense, especially since the Galaxy S26 series is said to arrive with the same cameras, so Samsung will understandably need to take their optimisation game to the next level for it to make sense.
Galaxy S26 Specifications (Expected)
Thanks to a detailed Samsung Galaxy S26 specifications leak earlier this month, we already have a good idea of what to expect from the flagships. Here's a quick look at it all:
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26+ | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120 Hz, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120 x 1440, 120 Hz, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120 x 1440, 120 Hz, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 (Privacy Display) |
| Chipset | Exynos 2600 | Exynos 2600 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Cameras | 50 MP main, 10 MP telephoto and 12 MP ultrawide | 50 MP main, 10 MP telephoto and 12 MP ultrawide | 200 MP main, 50 MP 5x Periscope, 50 MP ultrawide, and 10 MP telephoto |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Battery | 4,300mAh with 25W charging | 4,900mAh with 45W charging | 5,000mAh with 45W charging |
| Software | One UI 8.5 Android 16 | One UI 8.5 Android 16 | One UI 8.5 Android 16 |
| Colours | White, blue, black, violet | White, blue, black, violet | White, blue, black, violet |
| Price | 999 euros (Rs 1,07,000) | 1269 euros (Rs 1,36,000) | 1,469 euros (Rs 1,59,000 |
With the Samsung Galaxy S26 launch date set for February 25, 2026, we won't have to wait for long to know all the details.
