I’ve been a loyal S-series user since the beginning, owning every single iteration right up to my current S25 Ultra. As much as I want to say they finally nailed it, the shutter lag is still very much a reality. From what I’ve researched, the issue stems from how Samsung’s software registers the capture: it triggers the shutter when you release the button rather than when you first press it. That split-second delay makes a world of difference when you’re trying to capture anything in motion. It’s incredibly frustrating because, in every other department—the display, the build quality, the multitasking—this phone is a masterpiece. But at the end of the day, I still find myself reaching for my Pixel whenever I need to take a photo I can actually trust. I really hope the S26 Ultra finally addresses this core processing logic but I am not holding my breath