Samsung is reportedly planning to bring back an old camera feature that many people have forgotten. New information suggests that the company is testing a variable aperture camera for a future Galaxy phone. This is the same feature that appeared on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ back in 2018.

A reliable tipter, Digital Chat Station, shared this camera information on the Chinese platform Weibo. The post claims Samsung is experimenting with variable aperture designs for better and more natural results.

The reason Samsung is looking into this feature again may be because Apple is expected to introduce a similar camera upgrade on its iPhone Pro models in 2026. To stay competitive, Samsung could be preparing its own version ahead of time.

The aperture is the opening within a camera lens that allows light to reach the sensor. A wide aperture lets in more light, allowing for brighter photographs and a hazy background look. A narrow aperture allows less light in while keeping more of the image in focus.

Most smartphone cameras today have a fixed aperture and rely on software to adjust photos. A variable aperture, however, changes physically to give natural results without heavy image processing.

Samsung already used this variable aperture camera on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Those phones could switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture settings. The wide option was helpful for night photos, while the narrow one worked better in bright light. Users didn’t need complex settings to benefit from it.

Currently, there’s no confirmation about bringing back variable aperture cameras. So, we have to wait for Samsung’s official confirmation.

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