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Leak Suggests Samsung Galaxy S26 Will Add APV Pro Video Recording

The claim follows Android 16 support for the IETF-standard APV codec, easing adoption by phone makers.

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Overview

  • Tipster @UniverseIce, via SamMobile, says the Galaxy S26 lineup will be the first phones to use the Advanced Professional Video codec to challenge Apple’s ProRes.
  • APV is an IETF-standardized format already integrated into Android 16, creating a pathway for OEM implementation.
  • Leaked capabilities include 12-bit color, HDR10/HDR10+, LOG recording, and 4:4:4 chroma subsampling, with claims of roughly 20% better storage efficiency than professional codecs such as HEVC.
  • Workflow rumors point to built-in LUTs in Samsung’s Gallery and Studio apps and recording options of Full HD at 25/50/100fps, 4K at 25/50/100fps, and 8K at 25fps.
  • Additional reported S26 features include Horizon Lock stabilization, multi-page document scanning, and expanded Motion Photos controls, with Samsung yet to confirm these details.