Samsung devices are often praised for their excellent camera hardware – the Galaxy S26 and S26+ featuring a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP wide-angle lens are prime examples – and higher-end devices benefit from a certain feature that can improve their photos. Now, the company is expanding this feature to more devices with the rollout of One UI 8.5.
As Samsung expands its latest firmware update to more smartphones (see the full list of all Samsung phones getting the One UI 8.5 update for more model-specific details), the company is also giving low-end and mid-range models access to the Camera Assistant app. If you’re unfamiliar, Camera Assistant brings even more settings and customization experiences compared to the regular camera app, and in the past the feature was normally reserved for Samsung’s Galaxy line. In total, 20 devices benefit from the application, including some Samsung tablets.
Smartphones benefiting from the app include many of Samsung’s Galaxy series smartphones, including the Galaxy A34, A35, A36And A37 devices, as well as M34, M35And M36 Galaxy devices. If you want to check out the feature for yourself, simply open the Camera app and find your settings. You should see a “Camera Assistant” option at the bottom. However, you can also find the app in the Samsung Galaxy Store or through Good Lock. You might also want to check out the other important features One UI 8.5 adds to Galaxy phones.
Other devices benefiting from the Samsung Camera Assistant app
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Samsung’s Camera Assistant gives users access to additional controls beyond the stock camera app. Users can make further adjustments to their lens and zoom selections, including accessing different zoom shortcuts, and the app can even instruct your camera to select the best lens based on certain conditions. Users can also adjust the sensitivity and speed of the autofocus function, including for videos and photos.
It should be noted that not all devices will have access to all of Camera Assistant’s features, as hardware limitations may prevent older devices from using more power-hungry features. For example, some devices may not be able to access items that require more powerful camera sensors or image processing. However, in addition to several Galaxy smartphones receiving the new app, it also extends to several tablet models. These include:
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Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
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Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+
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Galaxy Tab S10, S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+
While access to additional camera settings can be a great way to bring out more of the photographer in you, it’s worth noting that One UI 8.5 also brings additional features from the Galaxy S26 to older devices. This includes some Galaxy devices getting call screening, a new photo assistant, and audio eraser, among other features. The One UI 8.5 rollout began in Korea on May 6, 2026, and other regions began receiving the update on May 11.
