Samsung introduced a new camera feature called the Virtual Reflector with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The tool is designed to improve photos when a subject is poorly lit. Now, a new report claims the upcoming One UI 9 update may add a similar feature on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, improving portrait lightning on the images.
Galaxy S26 Ultra to get Virtual Reflector camera feature to improve portrait lighting
As said earlier, the Virtual Reflector feature was first introduced with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, the leakster Fahad Ali Javed recently posted screenshots on X showing Virtual Reflector running on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The device showcased was reportedly running an internal One UI 9 build ending in ZZHC.
Virtual Reflector is a tool that’s meant to handle situations where strong light comes from behind the subject. For reference, if the subject is standing in front of a bright window or facing away from the sun, the final image may end up with a dark face while the background remains properly exposed.
To avoid such mess, the software tries to improve the image by adding simulated reflected light to the subject. Users can choose between Silver and Gold reflector colors, adjust the reflectance level, and change the direction of the virtual light. The feature could make the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s portrait lighting capabilities much stronger.
Virtual Reflector, Horizontal Lock, My FanCam, and many more features are on the way
As per the information, Samsung is testing the new camera feature through its ExpertRAW app on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It follows other camera-related changes found in One UI 9 builds, including Horizontal Lock and My FanCam. Basically, the Korean tech giant is testing not one, but multiple camera features for its last-generation flagship. However, do keep in mind that internal testing doesn’t guarantee a stable release of the feature. The company has also not shared its official words on the development.
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