As much as the Galaxy S26 Ultra annoys me, one camera feature keeps me coming back

I feel like all I’ve done lately is complain about the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — from its low PWM dimming rate to its high price tag. This might lead some to think I don’t see any redeeming factors in the device. Not only does the S26 Ultra have some great features, but one of them has become part of my essential smartphone photography rotation: its 5x optical zoom.