Smartphone stabilization has indeed come a long way, with manufacturers incorporating a mixture of software and hardware to reduce camera shake as much as possible when capturing images or recording videos. When comparing paper specifications to the competition, the Galaxy S26 Ultra might appear to be a whole generation behind, but a YouTuber shows that a new feature called ‘Horizon Lock’ is an absolute game-changer, as it is pretty much a gimbal in the form of a software toggle.
You’ll have to see the Horizon Lock feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra in action to believe it, as video stabilization goes to another level
Insanely popular YouTuber MKBHD has been taking his time with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, figuring out which features raise the bar. While he is impressed with the device’s privacy display, Horizon Lock is another addition that takes your video recording quality to the next level. In a nutshell, the content creator says it is the best smartphone stabilization he's ever seen.
The feature needs to be enabled from the top-right corner when the camera is opened, but when it is activated, MKBHD shows that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is moving sideways and is going in all sorts of directions; however, as long as the device comes back to the same starting point as when the recording first started, you wouldn’t notice any camera shake.
In another experiment, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is recording a person, with MKBHD practically flipping the flagship in a 360-degree motion, and it still doesn’t budge, producing what is arguably the best-stabilized video on a smartphone. It appears that while Samsung ultimately took a conservative approach to camera specifications, it poured extra resources into features that actually matter.
If the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Horizon Lock impressed you to the point that you’re contemplating a purchase, Amazon is running an absolute banger of an offer where you not only get double the internal storage for a limited period, but the online retailer is also offering a $200 gift card. Additionally, you can opt for a separate bundle deal, where you can pre-order the Galaxy S26 Ultra, get the same $200 gift card, and get 15 percent off on Galaxy Buds4 Pro.
News Source: MKBHD
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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