Samsung Expands Ocean Mode to Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung has expanded its specialized Ocean Mode camera feature to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, allowing users to capture enhanced underwater photos and videos through an update to the Expert RAW app. The software, originally developed for environmental research, corrects common distortions in submerged shooting and is now available via beta firmware for the device.

Ocean Mode debuted as an internal tool two years ago in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Seatrees, aimed at monitoring and restoring coral reefs. Samsung equipped select Galaxy S24 Ultra devices with the feature to help divers document underwater ecosystems, producing images used for scientific analysis and 3D modeling. Initially limited to that partnership, the mode became publicly available earlier this year on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Its rollout to the S25 Ultra follows an update to Expert RAW version 5.0.08.2, accessible on devices running the One UI 8.5 beta. Users can activate it by opening the Camera app, selecting Expert RAW, and choosing the mode from the advanced options menu.

The feature addresses key challenges in underwater photography. Water bends light, causing color loss, particularly reds and...