Is Samsung using a newer periscope lens on the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Here's what we know (Updated)

The Galaxy S26 Ultra 5x zoom camera moves away from a traditional periscope design, improving aperture but doubling the focus ...
Android Authority

To pinch or not: Survey reveals how people use camera zoom

Virtually all Android phones have preset zoom buttons in the camera app. For example, the Google Pixel 9 offers 0.5x, 1x, and 2x levels while the Pro models have an extra button for 5x zoom thanks to ...

I found a Pixel camera feature that totally changed my photos — here's what it does

From concerts to candid portraits, Super Res Zoom on the Pixel lets you shoot like a pro ...
Digital Trends

Xiaomi’s S25 Ultra rival features a DSLR-like physical zoom ring paired with a 200MP zoom camera

After months of rumors and anticipation, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has released its iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra rival: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition (in addition to the ...
Android

Samsung’s 200MP Variable Zoom Camera Enters Mass Production — But Not for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung has reportedly begun mass production of a new 200-megapixel variable zoom camera sensor, capable of shifting between 3x and 7x zoom. While this could be a major leap over the current 3x and 5x ...
Android

Android Brands to Adopt Samsung's 200MP Zoom Cameras—Except Samsung

Samsung is the main company that supplies 200MP smartphone sensors. However, the company has not yet adopted 200MP zoom cameras on its own devices. By contrast, Chinese phone makers are looking to ...