What is the hidden 24MP camera mode on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and how do I access it?

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nullHere's a camera feature Samsung doesn't exactly advertise: the Galaxy S26 Ultra can shoot at 24MP, but you won't find it in the regular camera app. You need to download a separate app called Expert RAW.

Wait, Why Would I Want 24MP?

Good question. The main camera is 200 megapixels, so 24MP sounds like a downgrade. But here's the thing: the default camera app uses pixel-binning. It combines multiple pixels together to get better low-light shots, giving you 12MP or 50MP images depending on the mode.

24MP sits in a sweet spot. You get more resolution than the standard 12MP photos without dealing with gigantic 200MP files that eat up storage and take forever to process.

When This Actually Matters

• You want to crop into your photos without losing detail
• You're printing larger than what 12MP comfortably supports
• You shoot in RAW and edit your photos

How to Get It

1. Open Galaxy Store
2. Search for "Expert RAW"
3. Download it (it's free)
4. Open the app and start shooting

Why Is This Hidden?

It's a fair criticism. Samsung buried this useful feature in a separate app that most people never discover. They position Expert RAW as a "photography enthusiast" tool, but many argue it should simply be an option in the main camera app. The S26 Ultra costs ,299+, and hiding features behind obscure app downloads feels unnecessarily complicated.