The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is arguably one of the most capable camera phones on the market. But even powerful hardware can run into software hiccups. Lately, Galaxy S26 Ultra users have been facing issues when trying to take close-ups in 24MP mode. More specifically, reports mention a strange delay or inconsistent results under these conditions.
Samsung has officially acknowledged an issue affecting the 24-megapixel mode during close-up shots. According to moderators on Samsung’s community forums, the problem occurs when a user composes a shot at 2x zoom but waits a few seconds before pressing the shutter. This idle window seems to confuse the camera’s processing pipeline, which causes it to “hang” for a short time and results in a poorly processed final image.
Why your Galaxy S26 Ultra camera is lagging in 24MP mode: The bug explained
The bug appears to be a timing problem in the software, SammyFans reports. While the phone waits for the user to take the photo, the camera app keeps checking exposure, focus, and sharpening. After the user presses the shutter, the system doesn’t sync the live preview with the post-processing stack correctly. The result is a captured image that doesn’t quite match the quality users expect from a flagship device.
Fortunately, Samsung confirmed that a software fix is already in development. It will be part of the next security patch expected for May 2026.
It’s noteworthy that some carriers are currently rolling out a second update for April. However, users should keep in mind that those builds likely do not contain the specific fix for this camera lag.
Temporary workaround while a fix arrives in May
Since the May patch is still a few weeks away, there is a simple workaround to keep your photos looking sharp. The easiest way to avoid the processing error is to reduce the time between framing your shot and hitting the shutter button. Taking the photo quickly after the 2x zoom is prior to the camera pipeline entering the idle state that triggers the glitch.
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