Samsung’s first big Galaxy S24 Ultra update makes the best camera phone even better
Expect shutter speed, video clarity and exposure improvements
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We recently reported thatSamsung’s first big Galaxy S24 updatewill bring “enhanced options and experiences across the device display and camera,” and now we’ve got a better idea of what, exactly, those camera upgrades will be.
In addition to a new Vividness slider that will addressconcerns regarding the new phone’s display, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 update – which has already begun rolling out in South Korea – will introduce several camera-related improvements for theSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, specifically.
According to a moderator inSamsung’s Community forum(via9to5Google), the new software update will boost the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s shutter speed, video clarity, and improve the exposure and color expression of subjects. When using the phone’s high magnification zoom, the clarity of text will also be improved.
The moderator’s blog post is written in Korean, but a quick translation of the page reveals the following update changelog:
Samsunghad already confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy S24 update will boost the “zoom functions, Portrait Mode, Nightography, and rear camera video shooting capabilities” of all three Galaxy S24 phones, but the above changelog provides a more detailed look at what to expect.
We’re particularly glad to see that “the expression of fast-moving subjects” (i.e. shutter speed) is being improved on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, since Samsung’s top-level phones – and indeed smartphones more generally – typically struggle to capture fast-moving objects in detail.
As for the reliability of this Samsung moderator, they’re the same individual who confirmed last week thatInstant Slow-Mo is coming to last-gen Samsung devices soon. And, as mentioned, this update – complete with the upgrades outlined above – has already begun rolling out in Korea, so we’re confident of its authenticity.
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In anemail sent to 9to5Google, Samsung says that its first big Galaxy S24 update will be made available in other markets from February 22, so the rest of us don’t have too long to wait before thebest camera phonegets even better.
For our full verdict on Samsung’s latest handsets, check out ourSamsung Galaxy S24 review, hands-onSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus reviewandSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review.
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Axel is TechRadar’s UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site’s Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion.
Axel studied for a degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick before joining TechRadar in 2020, where he then earned an NCTJ qualification as part of the company’s inaugural digital training scheme.
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