Video softening for a smoother look
Samsung already offers a “picture softening” setting in the Camera Assistant app, allowing users to dial back excessive sharpness in photos for a more natural result. It’s especially useful for portraits where harsh textures can be unflattering. Users can currently choose between off, medium, and high levels.
A similar option now looks likely for video recording as well. Such a feature could help those who feel their footage looks overly crisp or noisy, providing gentler skin tones and a smoother overall aesthetic. References to “video softening” have been spotted in the Camera Assistant module for One UI 8.5, hinting that Samsung is actively testing the setting.
Adjustable autofocus speed and responsiveness
Another discovery in the same Camera Assistant module points to new controls for autofocus behavior. The strings reference options for autofocus speed and sensitivity, allowing users to fine-tune how quickly the camera shifts focus between subjects.
“Shift sensitivity” appears to determine how readily the camera switches focus when something new enters the frame, while “transition speed” governs how fast that refocusing movement occurs. These controls would be useful for creators who want cinematic focus pulls or more stable subject tracking in both photos and videos.
Likely arriving with the Galaxy S26 series
These options are not currently active in the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 lineup, suggesting they may debut with the Galaxy S26 series instead. Combined with other rumored improvements, the S26 Ultra seems to be aimed squarely at photography and videography enthusiasts who want deeper manual control without changing hardware.
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