The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra may be even more exciting thanks to a mysterious feature
Samsung may be preparing exciting new camera tricks for its next-gen foldables.
Samsung has big plans for its upcoming foldables. | Image by PhoneArena
We've heard leaks about the specs, hinge improvements, and we've even seen multiple renders... and yet, it seems we don't already know everything about Samsung's upcoming foldable phones. Well, the company may be preparing some new camera features as well, making this year's launch possibly the most exciting so far.
One UI 9 to bring a fancy, mysterious camera feature
Here's what the Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Z Fold 8 might look like. | Image by AndroidHeadlines
SamMobile claims the feature will initially be exclusive to the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Fold 8, though it might eventually roll out to older foldable devices through a software update.
The most curious thing about this supposed new feature is that no one seems to know what it does. SamMobile doesn't specify how credible the information is, but it has been covered by multiple outlets so far, suggesting it's more than just a rumor.
Should Samsung add more camera features?
Refining existing camera features
Here's how you can use the Pro Mode on your Galaxy phone's camera app. | Video by Samsung
Mirror View aside, Samsung is expected to improve some existing features in its camera app and add new functionalities in One UI 9. For example, users may be able to turn off the auto-off function, which closes the camera app after a period of inactivity.
The pro-grade Minimum shutter speed feature is also supposedly getting a new option in Photo mode: 1/60 second. At the time of writing, users can choose from 1/30, 1/120, 1/500, and 1/1000 seconds.
This setting lets users select the slowest shutter speed, giving them more control over the balance between image brightness and motion blur.
Additionally, the company is rumored to add more languages to its Camera Assistant, allowing more users to use the app in their native language.
Samsung has long been a big player in smartphone photography. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is currently among the best camera phones we've tested, ranking in our top three.
If the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra debuts with the rumored new camera hardware and these new features, the tech giant could once again remind the competition that it's still one of the industry's strongest contenders.
The pro-grade Minimum shutter speed feature is also supposedly getting a new option in Photo mode: 1/60 second. At the time of writing, users can choose from 1/30, 1/120, 1/500, and 1/1000 seconds.
This setting lets users select the slowest shutter speed, giving them more control over the balance between image brightness and motion blur.
Additionally, the company is rumored to add more languages to its Camera Assistant, allowing more users to use the app in their native language.
Samsung has long been a big player in smartphone photography. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is currently among the best camera phones we've tested, ranking in our top three.
If the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra debuts with the rumored new camera hardware and these new features, the tech giant could once again remind the competition that it's still one of the industry's strongest contenders.
What's coming to existing phones?
One UI 9 camera features may soon become available. | Image by Samsung
If true, that indicates the auto-off feature, additional Camera Assistant languages, and the other rumored improvements should land on existing flagship phones once a stable version of One UI 9 becomes available.
The wait is almost over
Will the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra beat its predecessor's camera? . | Image by PhoneArena
At first, I was all about the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The new form factor was the main reason for my interest, of course. But if I have to be honest, I'm no longer convinced it'll be the main highlight at the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event.
The new Mirror View feature and the rumored hardware upgrades may very well make the Z Fold 8 Ultra the most exciting of them all.
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