Samsung’s latest Galaxy S26 teaser is pure AI slop
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- Samsung has posted its latest teaser video for the Galaxy S26 series.
- The video showcases apparent improvements to low‑light video capture on the new phones.
- Samsung notes that the clip was made with AI, but you don’t need this disclosure to realize this.
Latest teaser video
Samsung’s latest teaser video for the Galaxy S26 series focuses on low‑light video improvements, showing the apparent difference between conventional video capture and the S26’s low‑light video mode.
“Get ready for the next level of Nightography with #GalaxyAI to brighten your evenings. Can your phone do that?” – video description.
The clip shows two skateboarders skating on a street at night. It looks low‑quality and AI‑generated, with characteristics such as:
- Lack of fine textures on buildings, skateboards, and shoes
- Odd‑looking shopping bags with produce
- Inconsistent shadows and light sources
Samsung’s fine print confirms the clip was made “with the assistance of AI tools.” While the video could have been filmed with the Galaxy S26 itself, the reliance on AI suggests a lack of confidence in the phones’ low‑light video capabilities.
AI‑generated teasers in the campaign
This isn’t the only S26 teaser created with AI assistance. At least two earlier teasers also contain the AI disclaimer, such as the camera zoom teaser, which zooms in on a car to reveal a dog wearing glasses. The latest example feels lazy and uninspired, especially since Samsung could simply film a real‑world comparison using the S26 devices.
Launch details
Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 25. Key expectations:
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, Privacy Display technology, faster wired and wireless charging.
- Standard and Plus models: Snapdragon or Exynos processors depending on region.
- Standard S26: Slight battery capacity increase to 4,300 mAh.