Samsung recently introduced its new flagship series Galaxy S26, including models Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 UltraThe last-named one has seen the most year-on-year improvements, the biggest of which is probably the feature Privacy Display. But it offers much more. You can also find interesting features in the Expert RAW application.
These two new features are multi-exposure a Virtual ReflectorThe first one is not entirely new in mobile (or digital) photography in general, but the way Samsung integrated it into the Expert RAW application is quite groundbreaking. It allows you to combine several images into one directly while shooting, while you have full control over this process. You can see what it looks like in the video from the X social network below.
Galaxy S26 Ultra – Multi Exposure 😍pic.twitter.com/GfAnkfvAcT
— SMA Sithick (@smasithick) March 9, 2026
Multi Exposure offers
- Creative modes: You can choose between Additive, Average, Bright or Dark modes. The first one is recommended, which is suitable for light trails, fireworks or moving neon lights.
- Live preview: Unlike classic cameras, you can see in real time on the display Galaxy S26 Ultraas the new layer overlaps the previous one.
As for the Virtual Reflector function, it allows you toadjust the color and intensity of reflected light and change the direction of light hitting the face. You can use it to correct backlit portraits where subjects appear too dark.
Samsung has a whole ass virtual reflector in the ExpertRAW app now?
And why is nobody talking about this? pic.twitter.com/wJHEKJmKvq
— Noah Cat (@Car(tidis) March 7, 2026
Software and AI driving mobile photography innovation
By adding these new features to the Expert RAW app, Samsung is clearly indicating that it will be moving mobile photography forward not primarily through hardware, but through software and artificial intelligence. Its goal is to provide users with tools that make them feel like professional photographers. And I think it succeeds in doing so, not only thanks to these new features. For many years we have witnessed the so-called "megapixel"The 'factory race', where manufacturers increased the parameters of sensors to impress customers on paper. Samsung is now making it clear that the physical limits of a thin phone body can no longer be overcome by larger sensors alone. Functions like Multi Exposure or On-line Reflector The Expert RAW application is not just software "add-ons" - it is complex algorithms that simulate processes in real time that previously required expensive lighting equipment or post-production in professional editors. I would also like to remind you that many photographic innovations are also brought by One UI 8.5, which with a number Galaxy S26 debuts. You can watch them here.
HW is also important. Just look at that photo chip, which is as old as Jerusalem. The competition has jumped incredibly.