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Samsung expanding 11 Galaxy S23 Camera and Gallery features to more Galaxy phones
The newly launched Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones come with a handful of advanced Camera and Gallery features. Some of those are already available for the older Galaxy phones with One UI 5.1 update and now Samsung has announced more new features.
Samsung Community’s camera in charge has recently released the plan to expand the Galaxy S23 Camera and Gallery features to more Galaxy devices. The moderator has detailed the features as well as revealed which phones with get them.
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Easily select Expert RAW from the More menu:
One UI 5.1 offers the ability to easily capture images using Expert RAW app through the stock Samsung Camera’s More menu. If you have not installed the Expert RAW app, its icon will be displayed so you can access it on Galaxy Store.
Supported models: All models that support Expert RAW (released with One UI 5.1)
- Galaxy S22 series, S21 Ultra, S20 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold4, Fold 3, Fold 2
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Provides a professional-level shooting experience:
Expert RAW offers multiple exposure and astrophotography, among other specialized shooting techniques. Multiple exposures take multiple shots to provide a composite picture, so you can take original, creative, and professionally staged photos.
At the same time, you can also take Astrophotography through multi-frame synthesis and AI segmentation tailored to the movement of celestial bodies.
Supported models:
- S22 series (One UI 5.0 support complete)
- Z Fold 4 (scheduled to be supported)
- S21 Ultra/S20 Ultra/Note 20 Ultra/Z Fold 3/Z Fold 2 (under review)
The company is also reviewing a model that can support 12-bit raw with a user-selected resolution ratio, angle of view, and horizontal reversal while maintaining the fast shooting experience of Pro mode.
Supported models: Under review
- S22 series, Z Fold 4
Astro Hyperlapse is a night 300x speed function that allows you to take pictures of stars in the night sky, and star trails can be taken when you select Star Trails.
Supporting models are under review, considering AP performance and system architecture for real-time image fusion processing, and sensor characteristics for long-range shooting.
Supported models: Under review
- S22 series, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Providing customized shooting experience:
Camera Assistant is an app that allows you to change detailed camera settings based on your liking.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Easier Selfie Color Adjustment:
It lets you easily adjust the color of your selfie by pressing the Effects button at the top of the screen. The company has improved its usability while maintaining the existing image quality and supporting color/tone.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
QR code scan optimization:
Samsung has improved QR code scan speed by optimizing the QR code recognition engine.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Improved lens switching effect:
The Galaxy S23 has further improved the lens-switching effect by controlling the zoom dynamically. Supportable models are being reviewed considering the system structure and performance for dynamic zoom control.
Supported models: Under review
- S22 series, Z Fold 4, Flip 4
Improved photo remaster function:
The Photo Remaster function detects and fixes various quality problems in photos using AI quality estimation technology. GIF enhancement, shadow/light reflection erasing, and wide-angle distortion correction are added.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Improved story function:
The company has improved the first screen of the gallery story and added a view mode to view multiple stories. The frequently viewed stories can be registered as favorites so that they can be viewed again quickly, and they have been changed to a fun and fast slideshow format so that you can enjoy them more dynamically.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Improved search function:
Samsung improved the search function so that you can quickly and easily search for the content you want by entering multiple search keywords in the gallery.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Improvement of the detailed content information:
Screen information that can be provided, such as camera shooting mode and resolution information, is added to the detailed information screen of the gallery.
If you swipe left/right on the detailed information screen, you can view the detailed information of the content and enjoy the previous/subsequent content.
Supported models: SW update in progress
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3/Flip 5G/Flip
Image Clipper:
Image Clipper automatically crops an object in a photo by long-pressing it. You can copy that object and send it anywhere or can save it as a separate picture.
Supported models: To be supported
- S22/S21/S20 series
- Note 20 series
- Z Fold 4/Fold 3/Fold 2
- Z Flip 4/Flip 3