Smartphone Cameras vs. Battery Life: Why Are We Still Losing?🔋 👇 ⏩

[userlQcCM1wRc8]

"One day, there will be a smartphone that can take pictures and videos without the battery plummeting faster than my hopes during a software update. 

Seriously, 1% battery drain per picture? Come on, Samsung, you're not alone here—iPhones are guilty too. But Samsung, you have the chance to lead the charge (pun intended) and show the world how it's done.

We’ve got faster, more efficient processors now, which is awesome. But why hasn’t this translated into better photography efficiency? It’s like giving a race car a jet engine but forgetting to upgrade the fuel tank.

Also, anyone know if the 25U is any better in this department? Or is it just another case of 'new phone, same old battery blues'?"

[JD931]

Has nothing to do with the beta. Go to reddit for comparisons.

[userlQcCM1wRc8]

Call it a suggestion for improvements and enhancements. Might be some further battery optimizations that could be done.

[Tg1016]

Samsung needs to either increase battery capacity or use the new battery technology that's more efficient. They've been using the same 5000 mAh battery since the Galaxy s20 series as far as I know.

[userlQcCM1wRc8]

Agree! 👍

[USBetaModerator3]

Hello,

Thank you for your post—we couldn’t help but smile at your analogy (and yes, we caught the “charge” pun)! You’ve highlighted a real concern that many users share: battery performance during camera use.

As smartphone cameras become more advanced—with high-res sensors, real-time processing, and AI enhancements—they naturally demand more power. That said, we absolutely agree that efficiency should evolve alongside capability. Your point about pairing "a race car with a jet engine but no upgraded fuel tank" is a great way to frame it.

As for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, while it brings improvements in overall system optimization, battery efficiency during heavy camera use may still vary depending on shooting mode, resolution, and ambient processing tasks. We encourage users to share direct usage feedback via Samsung Members, which helps the team focus on real-world performance scenarios like this one.

Thanks again for your thoughtful (and witty) take—your voice plays an important role in shaping the future of One UI and Galaxy devices.

Regards,
One UI Beta Team