Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Strikes Back: APV Codec Challenges Apple's ProRes Dominance
Imagine shooting Hollywood-grade videos on your phone—vibrant colors, sharp details, lossless editing. That's the Galaxy S26 promise! Leaks from Sept 21, 2025, reveal Samsung's counter to Apple: new APV (Advanced Professional Video) codec and LUT support, redefining smartphone video.
**APV Codec: Samsung's Efficiency Edge**
APV is a pro codec like ProRes but 20% more storage-efficient. Lossless compression with LOG and HDR support captures rich colors without artifacts.
- 4:4:4 chroma subsampling for accurate colors, even in low light.
- 12-bit color depth for smooth gradients.
Profiles: HQ (1GB/min at 1080p/30fps) or LQ (0.75GB/min). Save directly to external drives via USB-C for pro modes, portraits, slow-mo, and time-lapse. Beats ProRes's bulky files (e.g., 4K eats GBs/min).
**LUT Support: Instant Color Magic**
LOG videos look flat raw, but S26 integrates LUTs in the Gallery app for real-time previews—apply Hollywood warms or sci-fi cools easily. More user-friendly than iPhone's third-party reliance, turning your phone into a pocket studio.
**Extra Upgrades: Flexible & Stable**
- Frame rates: 25/50/100fps in FHD/4K; 25fps in 8K for creative control.
- Horizon Lock: Smarter stabilization than Apple's Action Mode.
- Improved doc scanning (multi-page) and Motion Photos customization.
From One UI 8.5 leaks by X users like @TimTom0 and @Wvisioncreation. S26 lineup expected late 2025/early 2026.
**Samsung vs Apple: Video War Heats Up**
Apple's ProRes ruled creators, but APV innovates with efficiency, integration, and hardware perks (Snapdragon/Exynos). Great for YouTubers/vloggers—no heavy gear needed. This rivalry could fuse Android/iOS pro tools. Leaks may evolve, but exciting times ahead! Follow Samsung devs or X for updates. #GalaxyS26 #APVvsProRes
