Samsung has officially begun teasing its upcoming Galaxy S26 series, building excitement ahead of an expected launch on February 25.
The company has now released three short teaser videos that strongly hint at major camera-focused upgrades, particularly in zoom capabilities and low-light video performance.
The first teaser video shows a user zooming in on a pet dog from a considerable distance, well beyond standard 5x or 10x zoom levels. This clip clearly points toward enhanced camera zoom on the Galaxy S26 lineup. However, Samsung notes in fine print that the background in the video is AI-generated, suggesting that computational photography and AI processing will play a key role in achieving these results.
According to recent leaks, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to retain its 50MP 5x periscope telephoto camera but feature a wider aperture, which could improve both zoom clarity and low-light performance. Meanwhile, reports regarding the base Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus remain mixed, with rumors suggesting either a 10MP or 12MP 3x telephoto camera. As a result, Samsung may lean heavily on software optimization and next-generation processors to deliver improved zoom on the more affordable models.
The second teaser video shifts focus to low-light performance, showing a DJ dancing in a dark environment. Samsung’s description claims the phones can “light up your night,” a phrase closely associated with the company’s Nightography branding. This strongly suggests upgrades to low-light video recording, an area Samsung has emphasized in recent flagship launches.
The third teaser reinforces this theme by featuring a woman spinning fireworks at night. The caption, “It looks dark. It films bright,” further highlights Samsung’s push to improve nighttime video quality. All three videos briefly reveal the Galaxy S26 series’ distinctive camera housing and showcase prominent AI phone branding.
Beyond camera enhancements, leaks suggest the Galaxy S26 lineup will introduce support for the APV codec, potentially delivering better video quality and efficiency. Additional rumored features include built-in scam detection, Linux Terminal support, and a 10-bit display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
With camera zoom and low-light video clearly positioned as key selling points, Samsung appears set to make imaging performance the centerpiece of its next flagship smartphone series.