One UI 8.5’s Camera Assistant Hints at Integration with TILTA Accessories
Recent code analysis by Android Authority of Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update reveals references to TILTA, a well-known manufacturer of high-end camera rigs, mounts, and lens controllers widely used in professional filmmaking. These findings suggest Samsung is working to enable Galaxy phones to communicate with and utilize this premium external filming equipment.
TILTA accessories typically cater to cinema cameras, offering operators remote control over focus, zoom, and other optical settings with extreme precision. Samsung’s apparent move to support such hardware means Galaxy devices could be integrated directly into professional camera setups.
Potential Impact for Galaxy Phones and Filmmakers
Image credit — TILTA
If Samsung implements support for TILTA’s gear in One UI 8.5, this could allow filmmakers and content creators to mount a Galaxy phone on professional rigs and use dedicated remote controls for focus and zoom, rather than relying on the phone’s touchscreen. This added hardware compatibility could elevate the filmmaking capabilities of Galaxy phones, especially during creative shoots or on-set applications.
This feature may debut alongside the Galaxy S26 flagship series, further enhancing Samsung’s push for its phones as versatile tools for creators.
Community Feedback: What Should Samsung Focus on Next?
Current poll results from 9 votes:
- Cleaner low-light video – 33.33%
- Better video stabilization – 22.22%
- Less aggressive video processing – 22.22%
- Other – 22.22%
A Marketing Highlight or Practical Upgrade?
While adding compatibility with professional camera hardware sounds enticing, this kind of feature might ultimately serve more as a marketing highlight than a meaningful user upgrade. Many Galaxy users may find limited practical use for third-party cinema gear, much like the Genlock feature seen in the recent iPhone 17 Pro lineup.
Instead, improvements to core video quality—such as advanced stabilization techniques or a new lossless Log video format preserving more detail—might offer broader benefits for everyday Galaxy users and content creators alike.
