Samsung may soon bring a popular camera feature from its Galaxy S26 series to last year’s Galaxy S25 phones. The company is exploring adding virtual aperture support to the telephoto lens, which could arrive through a software update. This move comes after fans repeatedly requested the feature for S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra devices, and a Samsung executive has confirmed the possibility.
Currently, Virtual Aperture is available on the Galaxy S25 series, but only for the main camera through the Expert RAW app. Expanding it to the telephoto lens would make the feature far more versatile. Virtual Aperture allows users to simulate different apertures, controlling background blur in photos. This effect is particularly useful for portrait shots, letting users adjust focus and depth creatively.
Looking ahead, Samsung may take inspiration from Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series for the Galaxy S27. The new phones could reintroduce a physically variable aperture for the main camera, a feature last seen on the Galaxy S9 in 2018 and S10 in 2019. Samsung had previously removed it, but Apple’s adoption might encourage a comeback.
With Virtual Aperture likely expanding and the potential for hardware improvements, Samsung’s camera experience could become even more competitive in 2026.
