Samsung Keeps 24MP Camera Mode Off S23, S24 and S25 Ultra as S26 Gains One UI 8.5 Exclusives
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Updated · Zamin · Jun 8
Samsung Keeps 24MP Camera Mode Off S23, S24 and S25 Ultra as S26 Gains One UI 8.5 Exclusives
3 articles · Updated · Zamin · Jun 8
Summary
Galaxy S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra will miss some One UI 8.5 features even after updating, with Samsung reserving them for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Two confirmed holdbacks are a 24-megapixel shooting mode and Horizontal Lock video stabilization, which comparative checks found unavailable on older flagships and not switchable on through settings or Camera Assistant.
The limits extend beyond the camera, according to SamMobile, leaving even the relatively new S25 Ultra with only most—not all—of the new interface features.
That split suggests Samsung is using software exclusives to push upgrades, despite distributing the broader One UI 8.5 package across earlier premium models.