Rumor: Galaxy Note 10 to have Night mode for the front camera

A new Galaxy Note 10 leak earlier today provided details on many of the upcoming flagship’s specs and features, and it looks like we missed an interesting point mentioned in that leak: The Galaxy Note 10 will reportedly have a Night mode for the front-facing camera. The source of this information is relatively unknown so we’re not sure how much it can be trusted, but would it really be out of the realm of possibility that Samsung would add a Night mode for selfies?

If you often take selfies with your friends and family, you’re probably aware of how it can sometimes be impossible to capture selfies of groups without someone moving in the frame and, therefore, introducing some motion blur. Samsung’s Flaw Detection feature does an excellent job of detecting and telling you if someone may have moved or blinked, but it’d be a huge task to ask people to stay still long enough for Night mode to work its magic. That doesn’t mean a Night mode for selfies shouldn’t be available, though.

‘Alright, everyone freeze for the next few seconds!’

Night mode would certainly be of benefit and work well when you’re just taking a selfie by your lonesome. It’d also be useful if you have a group of friends who understand how, ahem, important selfies are and would be more than happy to freeze on the spot for a few seconds. And we’d expect Samsung to bring the front camera Night mode to the Galaxy S10 with a software update once the Galaxy Note 10 goes on sale, just like Night mode for the rear camera came to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 after its debut on the Galaxy S10 lineup.

Whether the Galaxy Note 10 will actually have a Night mode for both rear and front cameras is something we’ll find out soon enough. Only two weeks remain for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 launch in New York City, so everything will be officially revealed before long.

Do you see yourself taking a lot of selfies with Night mode if the feature is available on the Galaxy Note 10 (or your Galaxy S10)?

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Remember how you could buy wide-angle/telephoto camera lenses for the Galaxy S7?

Here in 2019, it’s not hard to find a Galaxy smartphone that has an ultra-wide camera on the back. In fact, Samsung has launched numerous smartphones with ultra-wide cameras in the last year or so at all price points. The company has also been equipping its flagship phones with telephoto lenses for a while, and the Galaxy S10 has both an ultra-wide rear camera and a telephoto camera, providing the best of both worlds. But did you know that made official wide-angle and telephoto lens attachments for the Galaxy S7?

The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge came out a little over three years ago, and the two devices brought about a major upgrade to Samsung’s flagship phone cameras. We saw a reduction in the megapixel count (from 16 megapixels to 12 megapixels) but an increase in pixel size, enabling enhanced low-light photography. Samsung was also the first smartphone maker to add Dual Pixel autofocus to a smartphone, allowing for ultra-quick autofocus in every situation.

Samsung didn’t stop there, however: It also released what it called the Lens Cover, a case for the S7 and S7 edge to which you could attach an external camera lens. The cover came with both a telephoto lens (for 2x zoom) and a wide-angle lens (with a 110-degree field of view) in the package (yes, you couldn’t buy either lens separately), and we found the lenses added a degree of flexibility that you didn’t have on smartphones at the time. They also had pretty solid image quality overall.

But Samsung didn’t launch the Lens Cover worldwide, and it turned out to be a one-time experiment that the company didn’t repeat for future flagships. And that was somewhat disappointing, because Samsung took a year and a half to introduce a flagship with a telephoto lens on the back and another year and a half to offer a flagship with both ultra-wide and telephoto lenses. All that is in the past, though, and as we said earlier, there’s the option to get an ultra-wide camera across a wide range of Galaxy smartphones at various price points.

There are no cheap or affordable Galaxy phones with a telephoto lens, but that’s okay. While there’s plenty of convenience in being able to get closer to a subject with a tap of a button, Samsung’s flagship phones resort to using digital zoom with the primary rear camera in low-light conditions. And in good lighting conditions, the primary camera can do a pretty good job of preserving detail if you take a photo after manually zooming in, so a telephoto lens doesn’t present a major advantage. An ultra-wide camera, on the other hand, is incredibly useful to have.

Did you buy Samsung’s Lens Cover for your Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?

Galaxy S7

• Model: SM-G930F
• Dimensions: 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm
• Display: 5.1" (129.2mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 8890
• Camera: 12 MP, Dual Pixel F1.7

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Galaxy S7 edge

• Model: SM-G935F
• Dimensions: 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm
• Display: 5.5" (139.3mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 8890
• Camera: 12 MP, Dual Pixel F1.7

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Galaxy M series smartphones now available at discounted prices in India

Galaxy M series is Samsung’s online exclusive lineup that made its debut in India in January this year. The company has launched four models in the series so far, with the latest one being the Galaxy M40. The first three models were launched at very attractive prices, making them Samsung’s best value-for-money offerings in a long time. Samsung and Amazon India are now sweetening the deal further by offering additional discounts on these models as part of sales on their respective websites.

Starting with Amazon India, the Galaxy M30 4GB+64GB version, which was launched at ₹14,990, is now available for ₹13,990. The 6GB+128GB version also gets a ₹1,000 discount, bringing its price down to ₹ 16,990. Similarly, the Galaxy M20 is now available for ₹9,990 and ₹10,990 for the 3GB+32GB and the 4GB+64GB variants, respectively. The entry-level Galaxy M10, meanwhile, can be purchased for ₹7,990.

Discount not applicable on the Galaxy M40

The discount is not applicable for the recently-launched Galaxy M40, but all customers can now buy the Cocktail Orange color option that was launched during the Amazon Prime Day as a Prime-member exclusive.

Apart from the temporary price cut, customers can also avail other benefits like no-cost EMI, exchange offers, and an extra discount of ₹1,500 on ICICI bank Credit and Debit EMI transactions during the sale. Unlike the ₹1,000 discount, these offers are applicable to the purchase of the Galaxy A40 as well.

Samsung India is also conducting a sale on its website from 18-24 July with similar discounts. This sale, however, is not limited to smartphones alone and covers a wide range of products across categories. The company has partnered with HDFC Bank, Amazon Pay, MakeMyTrip, and OYO to offer additional benefits on purchases made on its website.

Galaxy M10

• Model: SM-M105F
• Dimensions: 160.6 x 76.1 x 7.9mm
• Display: 6.2"(157.48mm) TFT
• CPU: Exynos 7870
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F 1.9 & 5 MP, CMOS F2.2 Ultra Wide

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Galaxy M20

• Model: SM-M205F
• Dimensions: 156.6 x 74.5 x 8.8mm
• Display: 6.3"(160.02mm) TFT
• CPU: Exynos 7904
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F 1.9 & 5 MP, CMOS F2.2 Ultra Wide

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Galaxy M30

• Model: SM-M305F
• Dimensions: 159 x 75.1 x 8.4mm
• Display: 6.38"(162mm) LCD
• CPU: Exynos 7904
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS

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Galaxy M40

• Model: SM-M405F
• Dimensions: 155.3 x 73.9 x 7.9mm
• Display: 6.3" (160.0mm) LCD
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
• Camera: 32 MP, CMOS F1.7 & 8MP, CMOS F2.2 & 5MP, CMOS F2.2

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Metro is offering the Galaxy A20 for free when switching your number

US-based readers who might want to acquire the Galaxy A20 can now potentially turn to Metro for an attractive deal. As part of its latest back-to-school offer, customers can get one or two Galaxy A20 for free when switching their existing number(s) to Metro’s network. Numbers already activated on T-Mobile or Metro’s network in the past 90 days are not eligible.

The Galaxy A20 normally costs $239.99 off-contract. Once you switch your number to Metro, the phone will get a $239.99 instant rebate, bringing its cost down to zero. The same also applies to the Galaxy A10e which launched last week.

The Galaxy A20 – not to be confused with the newer Galaxy A20e refresh – was introduced by Samsung back in March, but US carriers only recently started bringing it into the country. Metro’s parent company – T-Mobile – is also expected to launch both the Galaxy A10e and Galaxy A20 on July 26. Verizon reportedly has plans for releasing these devices as well, but no concrete launch dates have been revealed yet.

True to the mid-range segment, the Galaxy A20 has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a pixel count of 1,560 by 720. The phone is powered by the Exynos 7885 octa-core chipset, 3 GB of RAM, and has 32GB of storage. The 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD expansion slot are not missing, and the device carries a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Galaxy A20

• Model: SM-A205F
• Dimensions: 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8mm
• Display: 6.4"(162.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 7885
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS & 5MP, CMOS

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Latest Galaxy Note 10 leak details battery capacities and the new S Pen

A new Galaxy Note 10 leak provides some information about the battery capacities of the upcoming flagship. It also sheds some light on the improvements made to the new S Pen. The leak does come from a relatively unknown source so take the information with a grain of salt.

Much of it is line with what we already know about the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ so far. It’s a done deal that there will be two separate models. Both will have slightly different battery capacities but will otherwise be the same as far as the design is concerned.

Another day, another Galaxy Note 10 leak

As per this leak, the 6.3-inch display of the Galaxy Note 10 will offer Full HD+ resolution. It’s said to weigh 168g with a 3,500mAh battery. The lower resolution should be helpful in stretching battery life.

This has worked well for the Galaxy S10e and should work well for the Galaxy Note 10 as well. Apparently, the increase over the Galaxy Note 8’s 3,400mAh battery has been made possible by the decision to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack. The 6.75-inch Galaxy Note 10+ will offer QHD+ resolution. It will weigh 198g with a 4,300mAh battery. It’s slightly bigger than the Galaxy Note 9’s 4,000mAh battery.

It’s already known that both Galaxy Note 10 models will support 25W fast charging. This report reiterates that the Galaxy Note 10+ will support 45W fast charging but customers will be required to purchase a separate charger for it. The larger flagship is said to feature 256GB of internal storage and 12GB RAM on the base model.

The new S Pen will reportedly be capable of letting you do more without actually having to touch the display with the tip. That’s kind of like how you can already scroll webpages by hovering the S Pen at the top or bottom corner. A similar gesture may be used for flipping through the images in the Gallery, for example. The S Pen will apparently also make a marker-like sound when taking notes to add a touch of realism.

While the camera performance will be more or less similar to the Galaxy S10, a zoom audio-like feature that we saw on LG phones a few years ago might be present. It lets users focus on what they want to hear by zooming into a particular area. The phone then tries to amplify the sound coming from that area and reduces background noise. At least that’s how LG described zoom audio.

Given that this source doesn’t have much of a track record, don’t take the information at face value just yet. Even though it’s all quite within the realm of possibility. Samsung is due to unveil the Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+ on August 7 in New York City.

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No, Samsung isn’t exactly late with the Galaxy S10 July update

Galaxy S10 owners have had one question on their mind these last few days: When is Samsung going to release the July security update for our device? The company has pushed the latest security update to all four of its 2017 and 2018 flagships and even some older ones like the Galaxy S7, but the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ are still on the June security patch. Is Samsung taking too long to bring the latest security patch to its newest flagships? Yes, it is, but it’s not exactly late, in a manner of speaking.

Samsung has pushed four Galaxy S10 security updates since the three devices went on sale, in addition to a couple of bug-fixing updates the company had to release when the update with the May security patch and camera Night mode turned out to have a few issues. And while the April security update came out on the 18th day of the month, the other three updates were released after the 20th day of their respective months. The March security update started rolling out on March 29, and the May and June updates were released on May 23 and June 23 respectively.

Samsung’s taken its time with almost every Galaxy S10 update

If we go by the last two security updates, Samsung isn’t really late with the July security update. It’s July 22 today (when this article has gone live), and if Samsung releases the update tomorrow, it will ‘technically’ be right on time. In fact, at least one Galaxy S10+ user in Germany was able to download the July security update on his device in late June and then received another update with the July patch a week later. The second update had build number G975FXXU2ASG1 and has been confirmed to be legit, so Samsung has certainly been working on it for a few weeks.

If the company doesn’t push out the update tomorrow, then we’d begin to worry. However, there might be a good reason for Samsung to take longer with the July update compared to the previous Galaxy S10 updates: Testing things thoroughly to prevent any bugs from slipping through.

A longer time in the oven may be a good thing

While some of the issues with the May update were quite serious, the June update was positively devastating for Galaxy S10 owners on Verizon’s network in the US. They found themselves locked out of their phone after installing the June security update, with no way to unlock their device and the only solution being a factory reset. The same problem didn’t affect the unlocked units in other countries, but we wouldn’t be surprised if Samsung has decided to keep the July update in the oven until it’s absolutely sure it won’t wreak havoc for anyone.

We’re just hoping the additional time Samsung is taking for every update isn’t because it now has three models of its Galaxy S flagship. It shouldn’t really be a factor considering all three Galaxy S10 models should be similar on the software front – the three models do differ in terms of the number of cameras they have, but are otherwise pretty much at par as far as software features are concerned. The Galaxy S10e, for example, also gives you the Edge screen features despite having a flat AMOLED display.

Of course, one can also hope Samsung will have some new features or functionality to offer as recompense for making us wait so long for the next Galaxy S10 software update. From a dedicated Night mode and a QR code scanner for the camera to vibration feedback for navigation gestures, recent updates have packed more than just the latest security fixes, and that trend will hopefully continue for the next few months.

Galaxy S10e

• Model: SM-G970F
• Dimensions: 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm
• Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
• Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F1.5/F2.4 (77°) & 16MP, CMOS F2.2 (123°)Ultra Wide

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Galaxy S10

• Model: SM-G973F
• Dimensions: 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm
• Display: 6.1"(157.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
• Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

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Galaxy S10 Plus

• Model: SM-G975F
• Dimensions: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm
• Display: 6.4"(162.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
• Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/F2.4 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

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Galaxy A20e gets updated moisture detection algorithm with new patch

A new update is rolling out for the Galaxy A20e. Unsurprisingly given Samsung’s punctuality when it comes to security patches, the new update introduces the July 2019 security patch which should fix a number of vulnerabilities within the Android operating system and the OEM’s software. At the moment, the package is being deployed in Germany for the model number SM-A202F, but availability will likely expand to other regions over the next couple of weeks.

Aside from the July 2019 security patch, the changelog mentions improvements to the stability of Knox Guard, which might be of interest to enterprises. The update also brings along an updated moisture detection algorithm, similar to the update that landed on the Galaxy A30 earlier this month. So far, we haven’t heard any reports of the Galaxy A20e being affected by Samsung’s “moisture detect error,” but this issue has affected the company’s flagships in the past, and it usually occurs when the phone is charging. But as far as the Galaxy A20e goes, the updated algorithm seems to be a pre-emptive measure.

If you haven’t received the update notification on your Galaxy A20e yet, you can try to trigger the update process manually by opening the Settings app and tapping Software update followed by Download and install. If you wish to circumvent the over-the-air procedure, you can download the firmware from our database and apply it to your phone manually using your computer.

Galaxy A20e

• Model: SM-A202F
• Dimensions:
• Display: 5,8″ (146.5mm)
• CPU: Exynos 7884
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F1.9 +5MP, CMOS F2.2

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Daily Deal: 32% off Samsung T5 Portable SSD 2TB

Here’s a deal for those looking for a portable external drive with ultra-fast transfer speeds: the 2TB Samsung T5 Portable SSD is available at a 32% discount right now. Everyone knows how solid-state drives (SSDs) are considerably faster than traditional hard disk drives and can be the best upgrade one can make for their desktop or laptop PC, and the T5 Portable SSD gives you SSD-like speeds on a disk (up to 540 MB/s over a USB 3.1 connection) that you can carry around with you.

The T5 Portable SSD is shock resistant, and you also get USB Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A (full-sized USB connector) cables in the box so you can connect the disk with whatever USB ports are supported on your PC. And with the slashed pricing, this is the perfect time to invest in one of these portable SSDs, especially if you missed previous deals (like this even bigger deal on the T5 Portable from a few weeks ago).

So go ahead and hit the Buy Now button below to buy the Samsung T5 Portable 2TB SSD before the price goes back up again.

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Galaxy A70 update brings the Super Steady video recording feature

The latest Galaxy A70 software update introduces the Super steady camera feature to the mid-range device. Out of all the 2019 Galaxy A series phones, the Galaxy A70 was the most feature-packed and high-end option until the Galaxy A80 came along, with specs like super fast (25W) charging and a triple-rear camera setup with a 32MP primary sensor.

The A70’s camera came equipped with features like Super Slow-mo video recording and AR Emoji, which were first introduced on Samsung’s flagship phones, and the Super steady feature is yet another flagship camera feature that has arrived on the A70.

Super steady uses ultra-wide camera for smoother videos

Introduced on the Galaxy S10, Super steady is a software-based stabilization feature for when you’re recording videos and uses the ultra-wide rear camera to shoot videos when enabled. It’s unclear exactly how it works, but you do get considerably smoother videos with less shake, although you also need brighter lighting as the ultra-wide camera has a lower aperture than the primary camera.

It’s also worth noting that Super steady videos don’t give you the full 123-degree field of view of the ultra-wide camera and the maximum recording resolution is limited to Full HD at 30 frames per second. Super steady can be enabled by tapping the icon that shows a vibrating hand (see here) on the top of the camera app.

Latest security patch not included in the update

The update that includes Super steady was released last week and also improves touch screen performance and camera stability in general. It doesn’t, however, get you the latest security patch, or even the patch from last month (yes, it has the May security patch, which is what the phone launched with in most markets).

The update is available in the Netherlands and a few other European countries and can be downloaded over the air from the phone’s Settings » Software update menu using the Download and install option. It comes with software version A705FNXXU2ASF5 and is also available in our firmware database.

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Samsung may team up with LG following Japanese trade restrictions

Samsung’s semiconductor and display businesses are under serious threat due to the deepening trade dispute between Japan and South Korea. And fearing the worst, Samsung seems to have drawn up its contingency plans. The company is reportedly turning to domestic suppliers for the crucial materials. Samsung is also looking to diversify its smartphones parts suppliers.

LG to supply smartphone batteries

Japan has singled out three materials – fluorinated polyimide, photoresist and hydrogen fluoride – in its trade restrictions on South Korean companies. The restrictions have had direct implications on the chip and display production of Samsung. The company has already begun looking for non-Japanese suppliers for the crucial materials. The South Korean conglomerate is in talks with suppliers from China and Taiwan, as well as various local companies.

SKC, a South Korean chemicals manufacturing company, could be Samsung’s supplier of colorless polyimide (CPI) films, a key material required for manufacturing foldable displays. The company currently sources CPI films from Japan’s Sumitomo. Samsung could also collaborate with another domestic film maker Kolon Industries for its future foldable smartphone endeavors. As far as the Galaxy Fold is concerned, Samsung reportedly has enough CPI inventory to not effect its launch. The smartphone should hit the market soon.

With the expectation that the Japanese trade dispute will likely be prolonged, Samsung is now seeking to diversify its smartphones parts suppliers as well. The company has selected LG Chem as one of the battery suppliers for the Galaxy Note 10. “Since battery materials like separators could also be subject to Japan’s restrictions in a worst-case scenario, the new partnership between Samsung and LG seems advantageous for both groups.” The Korea Herald quotes a source as saying. Samsung currently uses batteries manufactured by its affiliate Samsung SDI and some foreign makers.

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Samsung denies expanding chip production in the US amid row with Japan

Samsung has denied that it’s making additional investments to increase chip production in the United States. Local media reports had suggested that the company was considering this since South Korea’s trade row with Japan is threatening its business. Samsung was reportedly thinking about increasing chip production in the United States.

Samsung already runs a foundry business in Austin, Texas. Reports suggested that the facility could see an expansion. Samsung currently produces chips for corporate customers in Austin. The manufacturing line was established in 1996 and Samsung has invested $17 billion in it so far.

No new chip plant being set up in the US

Japan has imposed strict export controls on materials that key South Korean companies like Samsung heavily rely upon. These curbs have impacted Samsung’s display and chip production. Samsung is now trying to find alternate suppliers to ensure that it can keep manufacturing the products that account for the bulk of its revenues.

The reports claimed that Samsung had been thinking about constructing an additional chip plant in the United States. The plan was said to have picked up steam as South Korea and Japan’s trade row shows no sign of settling. Some analysts fear that it could become a long-term row between the two Asian economic giants.

However, company officials said today that no additional investments are being considered in the United States for chip production. Expansion is not ruled out if foundry orders increase but that would be unreleased to the trade row. “But it’s not likely that the US expansion would be a solution to the Japanese export restrictions,” a company official was quoted as saying.

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Galaxy Note 8 getting July security update on Verizon and Xfinity Mobile

The Galaxy Note 8 has received an update with the latest Android security patch from two more North American carriers. Verizon and Comcast’x Xfinity Mobile released a new update for the Note 8 over the weekend, just a couple of days after Sprint updated the device with the July 2019 security patch. The update from both Verizon and Xfinity Mobile comes with software version N950USQS6DSG4.

From what we’ve been told, the update doesn’t include anything but the latest security fixes. Verizon hasn’t yet updated its Galaxy Note 8 support page yet, so we’ll have to wait and see if the new QR code scanner for the camera app has made the cut. That’s perhaps the last new feature we can expect the Galaxy Note 8 to get, as it will soon be two years old and has also received two major Android OS upgrades. Thankfully, the Galaxy Note 10 will offer plenty of reasons for Note 8 owners to upgrade when it makes its official debut next month.

You can manually check if the update is available for your device over the air. Just open the Settings app, tap on Software update, and then select Download and install. Updates are released in stages, so not everyone may get it right away. You can download the firmware for the update from our database if you don’t wish to wait for the over-the-air release.

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This might be the another sample from Samsung’s 64-megapixel camera

Samsung unveiled its 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 image sensor two months ago. The company rightly described it as the “industry’s highest resolution” sensor since no other sensor for mobile devices does that right now.

The company didn’t release any samples itself and it may be a while before we see it in a Samsung device. It appears that Redmi, Xiaomi’s sub-brand, might use this sensor in an upcoming device. A sample has been floating online which was apparently taken with Samsung’s 64-megapixel sensor.

Samsung’s 64-megapixel camera is in a league of its own

It’s unclear when we might see the 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 image sensor in a Samsung device. There’s little possibility of the Galaxy Note 10 having it. The upcoming flagship retains the Galaxy S10’s camera system. It may only shake things up by adding a three-stage variable aperture.

Redmi isn’t the only company sourcing this sensor from Samsung. Realme, another Chinese manufacturer, has already released the first photo samples from this sensor. It’s a possibility that Redmi might be the first manufacturer to put a smartphone on the market with the GW1.

The GW1 uses pixel-merging Tetracell technology to capture bright 16MP images in low-light conditions. It can also capture 64MP images in bright conditions. The sensor is able to do that by merging four pixels into one. It descrambles the color filter for full-resolution 64MB shots when the lighting is good.

The sample does look impressive but that’s to be expected. What matters more is how this sensor will be able to perform in the real world. We’ll only find that out once the handsets touting it hit the market. Samsung may very well introduce its 64-megapixel sensor in a Galaxy A series device first. It has developed a habit of introducing new technologies with premium mid-range models.

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