The Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera will benefit from the latest RAM tech. | Image Credit - Ice Universe
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is based on last-gen RAM tech with speeds of up to 8.5Gbps. The Galaxy S26 Ultra's upgraded tech will allow it to move image and video data faster, elevating the photography experience.
Ice has backed this up with various examples. For the main 200MP camera, the faster RAM will mean fewer delays when taking night shots, which can take up to 2 seconds to process.
The faster RAM speed will also improve response and result delivery times, making it easier for the device to run more complex AI models. This should result in cleaner and more detailed low-light photos.
8K / 4K 120 fps video recording will also get a boost as there will be sufficient bandwidth to ensure high-speed flow of data to the camera processor without interruptions. Switching between cameras will also be faster.
The camera will also show more accurate previews as the image data will reach the screen more quickly. RAW file export is expected to be 30 percent faster, which is something professional photographers will appreciate.
Portrait depth accuracy will improve, as the new RAM tech will ensure greater precision. The Astro mode will work faster because it will take less time for the phone to merge frames. Similarly, the HDR merge process will be faster for videos.
Lastly, Ice says 10.7-Gbps RAM will improve efficiency by up to 15 percent, so there will be no performance degradation during long photo and video sessions.
Across-the-board enhancements
The new RAM tech won't just make your interactions with the Galaxy S26 Ultra smoother; it will also speed things up behind the scenes. While camera lags and overheating during long sessions may sound like minor annoyances, these things add up over time.
Besides, lower bandwidth can cause the phone to throttle camera performance, impacting how your videos come out. Also, data transfer will minimize holdups, and the strain on the battery will be reduced, making it last longer.
Will the new RAM tech make up for lack of hardware-based camera improvements?
No.
50%
To some extent.
50%
Yes.
0%
Much-needed changes
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to get only one new sensor, which makes other improvements, such as 10.7 Gbps RAM, all the more significant. With this and other rumored changes such as Adaptive Pixel and focus speed slider, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will hopefully be able to deliver superior results compared with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is already one of the best camera phones on the market.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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