Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 is set to enhance the experience of capturing motion photos with a new Auto mode. This mode will automatically save a motion photo when movement is detected in a scene, particularly focusing on landscapes or static environments. However, for human faces and pets, motion photos will be saved regardless of visible movement, making the feature more practical for users.
Motion photos traditionally consume significantly more storage, as they include a short video clip alongside the still image, often taking up two to three times the space of standard images. By limiting this feature to moments involving people or pets, Samsung aims to optimize storage use while ensuring that users capture memorable moments.
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will introduce a Horizon Lock feature, similar to those found in action cameras. This innovative functionality will maintain a level frame even when the phone is tilted or rotated during recording. Early demonstrations have shown promising results, suggesting that the feature may rely on the advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
These updates will be part of One UI 8.5 and could potentially extend to the Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7 models as well.