Overview
- A Samsung camera executive said the company is considering enabling Virtual Aperture on the Galaxy S25 series’ telephoto cameras via the Expert RAW app.
- Virtual Aperture already functions on S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra through Expert RAW, limited to the primary camera at present.
- Forum responses reported by Phandroid include a moderator stating support will extend “up to S25,” though Samsung has not issued a formal announcement or timeline.
- The feature simulates adjustable aperture in software and uses object recognition to render more natural background blur, which would be especially useful for telephoto portraits.
- Separate reports speculate the Galaxy S27 may reintroduce a physical variable aperture for the main camera, a claim that remains unconfirmed.