Jakarta, en.SERU.co.id – The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is getting plenty of attention from creators thanks to its meaningful upgrades in both video and photography.
One of the biggest highlights is the new Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. PhoneArena calls it Samsung’s “secret weapon” — essentially Android’s answer to Apple’s ProRes. The codec delivers near-lossless quality for editing while being more storage-efficient, reportedly around 20% better than ProRes, all while maintaining strong color depth.
“Android finally has an answer. With the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung adds support for the APV (Advanced Professional Video) codec, essentially the ‘Android and PC equivalent’ to ProRes,” PhoneArena wrote in its review.
Another well-liked feature is Horizontal Lock in Super Steady mode. It keeps the horizon perfectly straight even if you spin or tilt the phone up to 360 degrees. That makes it especially handy for walking vlogs or action-style content. Several reviewers have described it as feeling “like having a built-in gimbal.”
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The hardware upgrades help too. The main 200MP camera now has a wider f/1.4 aperture, and the 5x telephoto sits at f/2.9. Both let in more light, resulting in noticeably better low-light performance for photos and nighttime videos. Add in Galaxy AI tools like Photo Assist for quick edits, and the whole creative process feels smoother and faster.
Overall, reviewers from sites like PetaPixel and various YouTube creators see the S26 Ultra as a powerful creative tool. It particularly appeals to Android users who want manual controls, strong zoom, and flexible editing. That said, those who prefer simple plug-and-play performance still often compare it directly with the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
*(Souces: Phonearena, Tom’s Guide, PetaPixel, Theshortcut, Cnet and Samsung)
