Samsung Dual Recording: Front and Back, or Two Rear Lenses

On the latest Galaxy flagships running One UI 8.5 or later, Samsung has moved Dual rec out of the More menu in the camera app. There are now two flavours: a handy Dual recording option when shooting video (front and back at the same time) and the more full-featured Dual rec mode (which can also record using two rear cameras simultaneously) that you can enable via Camera Assistant.

Two ways to film with two cameras

As spotted by SamMobile back at the end of 2025 when they noticed the lack of individual modes on the Galaxy S25’s One UI 8.5 beta build, Samsung has merged some camera modes into others on One UI 8.5, with Night mode and Single take now accessible from within Photo mode, and Dual rec accessible from within Video mode (and the Galaxy S26 then launched with the latter functionality).

Samsung’s India website (which was last updated on 29 April 2026) confirms the new set-up, adding that users can still access these modes individually via Camera Assistant.

Record front and back from Video mode

1. 1

   Open Video mode

   Open Camera and in the mode bar at the bottom, swipe to Video.

2. 2

   Open Quick controls

   Tap the button with four dots (Samsung’s S26 support page refers to this as including Dual recording) next to the zoom buttons.

3. 3

   Choose a layout

   Tap the Dual recordings icon and choose picture-in-picture or split view.

4. 4

   Position the inset

   If you choose picture-in-picture, you can move the smaller video to a different corner and adjust its size (according to Samsung’s S26 user guide). Just be careful not to cover anyone’s face!

5. 5

   Record

   Hit record and both cameras will start filming. Stop recording when you’re done and you’ll find your video in Gallery just like any other video you shoot.

With this you can only record using the front and back camera at the same time. Good for vlogging or reaction videos. To record using 2 of the back cameras you will need to use the full camera mode.

Turn on the full Dual rec mode in Camera Assistant

1. 1

   Get Camera Assistant

   Open Camera settings, scroll down to Camera Assistant and if you see the download arrow, go ahead and install it (it’s available in the Galaxy Store, or as a Good Lock module where Good Lock is offered).

2. 2

   Switch on Dual rec

   Go to Camera Assistant and scroll down to Additional modes. As of One UI 9 (Galaxy S25 Ultra, checked in November 2026), you’ll find two options here: Single take and Dual rec. Enable Dual rec.

3. 3

   Open the mode

   Go back to the camera and tap More. Dual rec now has its own tile. Tap Edit and drag Dual rec to the mode bar.

4. 4

   Pick the two cameras

   Dual rec lets you record video using two of your camera lenses at the same time, according to Samsung’s handy US-based guide. When Dual rec first appeared on the Galaxy S24, SamMobile reported that the feature allowed users to record using two of the phone’s rear cameras (ultrawide and telephoto, for example), but that it wasn’t possible to change camera during video recording.

For situations where moving isn’t an option, choose two rear lenses that will work for the event so you’ll have two options for coverage. For example, if you’re covering a concert or sporting event, you might choose an ultrawide rear lens to get the whole stage or playing field and a zoomed-in rear lens to focus on one player or performer. Just remember: once you’re in recording mode, you can’t change rear lenses. So be sure to pick the right combination before the action starts! Our Camera Assistant guide covers the rest of the app's settings.

One file or two

In the Camera settings, in Videos, there's Dual recordings with 2 options. On a Galaxy S25 Ultra with One UI 9, it was set to Save as previewed in one file, and Samsung's S26 user guide calls the other option Save in separate files. The same goes for Samsung's S26 support page.

Choose the latter if you’re planning on any kind of video editing. Once the videos are combined you can’t pull them apart again. According to SamMobile, choosing individual files will give you two full-frame videos with synchronised audio that captured the same moment, which you can then mix-and-match in video editing software.

Samsung’s own how-to suggests you can play them in picture-in-picture or split screen mode even if you choose to keep them separate, though, so you can still enjoy that effect on your phone either way.

Which Galaxy phones have Dual recording

There’s no official list of Dual recording-capable phones from Samsung, so we’ve put this list together using Samsung’s website and information from SamMobile. We haven’t included other foldable phones. If your phone isn’t listed, please check under Quick controls in Video mode and the More menu, as well as Camera Assistant (look for Dual rec) before assuming it doesn’t have Dual recording. Layouts are only known for the S25, S26 and Flip8 for One UI 9 so far. Our One UI 9 camera changes guide lists what else each generation of S phones gets.

Does the Galaxy A57 have Dual recording?

You’ll see that there’s no mention of Dual rec in Samsung’s US support guide for the A57. Under More there are currently ten shooting modes available on the Galaxy A57 ranging from Pro to Single Take. As a result, this is a feature that Kevin Breeze referred to as missing back in April 2026. Samsung Members users with the Galaxy A55 have also asked Samsung to consider bringing it back (also in April 2026).

However, there seems to be a way to get it working, and according to a walkthrough by WhatGear (also published in April 2026), installing Camera Assistant and enabling Dual record will add it to the list of shooting modes under More. Kevin Breeze’s video covers this as well. It’s worth noting that Camera Assistant support for the Galaxy A57 (and Galaxy A37) through Good Lock was confirmed by Samsung Indonesia back in August 2026. As it’s not mentioned in Samsung’s Galaxy A57 guides, consider this an unofficial extra that may or may not stick around after an update to Camera Assistant. Our Galaxy A57 and A37 camera guide covers the rest of that phone's settings.

If Dual recording won't show up

The most common cause of missing modes is a software version issue. Please check the below table in order before concluding that your phone does not support the mode.

Camera Assistant has to be up to date too. The switch can be absent even if Camera Assistant is installed but not updated to the latest version. Camera Assistant can be updated separately from the rest of the phone through the Galaxy Store.

For reference, SamMobile’s walkthrough needed at least Camera Assistant version 4.5.00.13 for the Additional modes section (January 2026). The S25 Ultra that we used to check it out had version 4.5.00.20 on One UI 9.

Tips for cleaner dual recordings

• Use picture-in-picture for reacting to large events or split your screen if both subjects are equally important (e.g. a person talking and the venue).
• Stabilise your phone. Both frames will be steadier if you use a clamp or mini tripod, particularly if one of the cameras is zoomed in.
• Make sure there’s plenty of light hitting your face if you’re using the front camera (especially at darker events) as the sensor is significantly smaller than the main camera’s (GSMArena pegs it at 1/3.2-inch on the S26 line).
• Double-check you’ve got enough space on your phone, remembering that with separate files it’ll be saving two video files every time you hit record.
• You may be able to shoot in 4K (according to SamMobile, that was an option when the feature debuted on the S24). There’s an icon at the top of the screen to let you know what resolution you’re capturing in.
• It’s worth doing a quick test run and checking the videos in Gallery to make sure everything (including the audio) looks and sounds how you expect.

For gigs and school shows, our concert video settings cover exposure and sound in dark rooms. Our video recording tips explain choosing the right resolution and frame rate for your clips, and when to use stabilisation.