Samsung plans to improve its smartphone video capture in the Galaxy S26 by introducing its much-anticipated Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. Unveiled during the company's 2023 developer conference, the codec failed to find a spot in prior devices.

The leaked One UI 8.5 firmware, however, now hints that APV is finally coming with the S26 series, placing Samsung squarely against Apple's ProRes technology.

Closing the Gap with iPhone's ProRes

Whereas Samsung has always provided premium video capabilities such as HDR10, its phones have lagged behind Apple because they lacked a professional codec. APV is intended to make that happen, according to Android Police.

With up to 20% improved space efficiency compared to current formats, the codec allows for lossless recording of vi

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