Galaxy S25 may get Galaxy S26 camera feature

Samsung may bring a camera feature from the upcoming Galaxy S26 series to older Galaxy S25 devices through a software update.

The feature, called Virtual Aperture, could be added to the telephoto camera of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung is currently looking into the idea after users online asked the company to make the feature available on last year’s flagship phones.

A Samsung executive confirmed that the company is studying the request. Since Virtual Aperture works through software, it may be possible to add it to existing devices through an update instead of new hardware.

Virtual Aperture allows users to simulate different camera apertures. This lets people control how strong the background blur appears in photos. The feature is often useful when taking portrait shots because it helps separate the subject from the background.

The tool already exists on the Galaxy S25 series through Samsung’s Expert RAW app. However, it currently works only with the main camera. If Samsung expands support to the telephoto camera, users would have more flexibility when taking zoom portraits and other photos.

Meanwhile, reports suggest Samsung may also bring back a hardware feature in future devices. The Galaxy S27 series could include a physically adjustable aperture for its main camera, a feature Samsung previously used on the Galaxy S9 in 2018 and the Galaxy S10 in 2019.