In this guide, you will find five tips to elevate your skills and create an impressive photo gallery on your Galaxy A Series device – through the lens of a Galaxy A52 5G.

Check the boxes as you make your way down the list to see what’s around you in a new way with the Galaxy A Series camera.

Users of the latest Galaxy A Series devices can now seamlessly and securely share music with their friends’ Galaxy devices and Galaxy Buds thanks to such features as Music Share and Buds Together, removing the fuss of switching Bluetooth connections or sharing earbuds.

You can also keep tabs on your belongings, from your Galaxy devices to your wallets to your pets, with the new SmartThings Find and Galaxy SmartTag features, which let you check your items’ locations easily and quickly.

Learn more about the awesome new range of Galaxy ecosystem and connectivity features available on the latest Galaxy A devices in the videos below.

Users can get more of what they love done on their Galaxy A52, A52 5G or A72 thanks to the devices’ vivid Super AMOLED displays that support up to 800 nits brightness and Eye Comfort Shield, meaning that the screen can be viewed comfortably regardless of lighting conditions.

What’s more, in order to help users enjoy their smartphone’s display without interruption, the new Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 devices come with screen refresh rates of 90Hz and 120Hz respectively.¹

Learn more about the latest Galaxy A Series devices’ display in the video below.

¹ The Galaxy A52 and A72 offer a screen refresh rate of 90Hz. The Galaxy A52 5G offers a screen refresh rate of 120Hz

But for users of the Samsung Galaxy A and S series, after-hours photography provides the perfect opportunity for you to flex the features of your camera, including the Pro Mode[1] and Night Mode[2], to take a variety of creative shots – from slick light trails that capture the energy of your city to ethereal shots of the sky and moon.

And if you needed a nudge to plan an after-dark photography outing with your friends, let it be the upcoming Blood Moon on 26 May!

A “blood moon” during the upcoming lunar eclipse on 26 May will be visible across Southeast Asia and Australia for about 14 minutes, weather permitting. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

To get you ready for this once in a (blood) moon occasion, here are some pro tips for the ultimate night photography outing.

Optimize your smartphone’s settings

When light levels are low, leveraging the right settings become imperative to a successful shot. For users of the Samsung Galaxy A and S series, there are two key functions you should be acquainted with: Pro Mode and Night Mode.

Night Mode uses multi-frame processing to produce a clear photo in low light instantaneously, while Pro Mode gives you control over individual settings that affect light levels before you snap a photo, such as ISO (exposure), shutter speed and aperture.

To have both modes readily available on the main camera screen, do this:

• Open the Camera app and swipe to the ‘More’ tab at the bottom
• Drag the ‘Pro’ and ‘Night’ icons down to the panel for easy access (see below)

Besides Pro and Night Mode, the Camera app has other features to experiment with to take creative shots. (Screengrab from Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G)

If you find manual settings overwhelming, start by playing around with the night mode function first. Once you become more familiar with this function, you can start fiddling with other functions in Pro Mode for a more nuanced control.

Night Mode

Using multi-frame processing, Night Mode combines 30 images into one clear photo. This is particularly useful for users looking to capture photos in low light conditions instantly – simple snap a picture and let your phone do the processing for you.

Comparison of photo shot with default camera settings (left), and with Night Mode (right) (Images taken on Samsung Galaxy A52)

Outdoors, Night Mode (right) also works to make shots more clear and vivid. (Images taken on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Left: Default camera, Right: Night Mode)

Pro Mode

Once you’re more confident taking photos in low light areas, take your night photography to the next level by playing around with the ISO (exposure) and shutter speed settings in Pro Mode.

• Shutter speed: Determines how long the camera spends taking the photo

Shutter speeds are measured in fractions of a second. When light levels are low, pick a slower shutter speed to let the camera sensor capture more light.

• ISO: Determines the camera’s sensitivity to light

Pick a higher ISO value (upwards of ISO 400) for better image clarity when there is very little light. This increases the camera’s sensitivity, allowing the right exposure to be achieved with less light.

Practice and familiarize yourself with the settings by taking the same photo with different values for each setting. For instance, try taking a night shot on your smartphone with an ISO 400 camera setting, and gradually increase the ISO value for subsequent shots to understand the differences.

While toggling with shutter speed and ISO can better illuminate your night shots, note that your smartphone should also be super stable when taking the photo. If not, your image could turn out blurry. To prevent this, invest in a simple tripod to stabilize your phone, or prop the phone against a sturdy surface to minimize image blurring.

A simple tripod will keep your smartphone sturdy – crucial for clear night shots. (Image taken on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G)

Time to Get Inspired with Night Photography

Now that you’re familiar with your smartphone’s camera settings, it’s time to put your newfound knowledge into practice!

Fly to the Moon with Space Zoom

Those planning to document the total lunar eclipse this year will be happy to know that they can now take night photography to the next level with the Space Zoom feature on the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Powered by Samsung’s first ever dual-tele lens system to deliver greater clarity to shots, Space Zoom on the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G lets you capture clear shots even when you are far away from the action – like the upcoming blood super moon[3].

As always, a tripod will be your key ally. Find a good, stable spot to plant your tripod, point your camera to the moon and slowly zoom towards it until the round shape fits snugly into your frame. Once this is done, tap on your screen to adjust the exposure automatically. Don’t forget to secure a prime viewing spot in advance as well!

While the 30x zoom can snap a clear picture of the bright moon (left), max out the zoom to make the most of the Space Zoom function (right) (Images taken on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G)

Create an Amazing Light Show

Look out for areas that have some form of light, but not too much! Examples include street lamps, store fronts or car headlights, which can provide contrast against the darkness and help make an image pop!

If you’re shooting a scene with multiple light sources, try heading into Pro Mode and switching from auto to manual focus to generate a cool, abstract camera effect.

Achieve a bokeh effect of glowing orbs by defocusing the lens when taking the picture
(Image taken on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G)
Settings: ISO 1600, Shutter speed 1/50s; scroll left in Manual Focus mode to blur lights

You can also create light streaks with your smartphone camera if there are moving vehicles around. To do this, set your ISO value low and increase shutter speed to at least two seconds. Don’t forget to stabilize your smartphone with a tripod or lean it against some structural support as well!

Light streaks are plenty of fun – look out for moving lights from vehicles (Image taken on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G) Settings: ISO 50, Shutter speed 2s

Capture Stunning Night Mood Scenes

As you explore your surroundings, find a reflective surface that can illuminate the scene in a unique way. Again, toggle your smartphone’s shutter speed for greater control over light.

Default settings (left) work in well-lit area. But if you’re looking to have fun with reflective surfaces, toggle your smartphone’s shutter speed settings in Pro Mode (right) to give you greater control over the light. (Images taken on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G) Settings (for right photo): ISO 1600, Shutter speed 1/50s

Enhance Your Photo with Post Production Magic

After snapping your pictures, remember to fine-tune them on your desired editing app before posting them on social media!

Enhance the vividness of your photos and achieve the desired mood by toggling with contrast, white balance and saturation.

Ultimately, night photography is a fun way to make the most of the advanced features built within your Galaxy A and S series smartphones, so be bold with the camera settings and explore all possibilities!

[1] Available on Galaxy S21 series.

[2] This feature is only available on Galaxy S21 Ultra, Wide Cam only.

[3] Dependent on weather conditions and relative visibility of the moon

In order to provide more users with the most powerful camera experiences possible, the Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 come with rear quad cameras. From a 123-degree field of vision on the Ultra Wide Camera and the bokeh effect of the Depth Camera on the A52 and A52 5G to the 64MP high-resolution of the Main Camera and the A72’s precise Tele Camera, you can enjoy steady and sharp shooting experiences whether from close up or far away.¹

The latest Galaxy A Series devices also feature innovative Galaxy flagship camera features such as 4K Video Snap, Scene Optimizer, Optical Image Stabilization, Night mode, Pro Video mode – and more.

Take a look at the videos below to learn more about the awesome camera experience available on the Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72.

¹ Galaxy A52 and A52 5G devices come with Main, Ultra Wide, Macro and Depth rear quad cameras. Galaxy A72 devices come with Main, Ultra Wide, Macro and Tele rear quad cameras.

Right from the beginning of the manufacturing stage, the latest A series devices have been tested on their water and dust resistance to ensure full functionality. Learn more about how Samsung brought this Galaxy foundational feature to the A series in the video below.

In this 4-part Galaxy Tech Talk series, Samsung is spotlighting the latest Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 device innovations, as explained by Samsung employees. Stay tuned for the next installment.

With a detailed, component by component breakdown, here’s how we brought the Galaxy A52 to life.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72, making powerful innovation accessible to everyone. The latest Samsung Galaxy A series lets you communicate and express yourself with an awesome camera, immerse yourself in a clear viewing experience with a smooth scrolling display, and enjoy greater peace of mind with innovative Galaxy foundation features including water resistance and a long-lasting battery. The Galaxy A series will also expand your mobile experience by providing access to the wider Galaxy ecosystem of connected devices, such as Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy SmartTag, and Galaxy Tab[1].

“Samsung strives to give consumers what they want and need most. That’s why we set out with a vision for the Galaxy A series to democratize Galaxy innovations for everyone,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy A52 and A72 encapsulate the Galaxy brand philosophy with cutting-edge innovations, services and features at an accessible price.”

Create, communicate and express yourself with an awesome camera

Samsung has set the bar high for camera quality, and the Galaxy A52 and A72 are no different. By making exciting camera innovations available for the new Galaxy A series, you can enjoy more fun and versatile photos and videos.

• Versatile Camera Experience – Shoot vivid and crisp photos and videos with ease thanks to a versatile quad camera with 64MP high-resolution. Instantly turn your favorite moments from 4K videos into 8MP high-resolution images with 4K Video Snap. Scene Optimizer uses AI to shoot with optimal settings for 30 categories of images and backgrounds such as food, landscapes, and pets.
• Stable day or night – Whether filming the latest dance trend or capturing a new skateboard trick, OIS (optical image stabilization) ensures pictures and videos come out sharp and steady. No need to miss an important moment anymore because of low lighting. Night mode uses multi-frame processing, resulting in a bright and crisp image even in the dark.
• Fun content capture – Add style and unique flair to content using AR Emoji and My Filter. Additionally, you can now apply AR Lenses from Snapchat with Fun Mode[2] when snapping content from the native camera app.

See and be seen with an awesome display and refined design

Samsung enhances experiences and style with a vivid display and sophisticated design to fit and reflect your life.

• Brighter and Smoother – Enjoy your favorite show on Samsung’s beloved Super AMOLED display. Now with 90Hz on the Galaxy A52 and A72, the scrolling experience is even smoother. Keep watching and scrolling social media posts even when outside thanks to an increased 800nits luminance.

• Comfortable viewing experience – The display is also ‘Eye Care’ certified[3], and automatically adjusts the display’s color temperature based on smartphone usage patterns to reduce eye fatigue with ‘Eye Comfort Shield[4]’.
• Refined design – The new Galaxy A series features a refreshed design that is simple yet purposeful with a soft-edge design and minimal camera housing.

Expand your experiences thanks to the power of the awesome Galaxy ecosystem

The new Galaxy A series experience is enhanced by the seamless connections and new opportunities offered through the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem.

• Stay organized and connected – SmartThings connects to and controls thousands of devices in a smart home environment right from the Galaxy A series—including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs. Additionally, SmartThings Find locates your paired devices with more intuitive and detailed directions, and Galaxy SmartTag[5] Bluetooth locator can find non-connected devices or belongings by attaching it to what matters most. So you can connect and control thousands of devices from your Galaxy A series.
• Enjoy music together without hassle – Whether participating in a joint workout at home or catching up on the latest podcast with friends, connect and listen to music together. Music Share simply syncs a phone with a friend’s device to share music without speaker pairing. Also, pair phones with two sets of Galaxy Buds devices and listen together with Buds Together.
• Connect and share with ease – Quick Share lets you easily send pictures and videos without size limitation to nearby Galaxy devices so you can get quick approval before posting a group selfie. With Private Share[6], you can change your mind whom to share with, or revoke the photos and videos even after sharing with just one tap.

Expect more and get more with awesome Galaxy foundation

The new Galaxy A series comes with the Galaxy essentials that all Galaxy users deserve to have.

• Peace of mind – Take chances and get messy without worry as the Galaxy A52 and A72 are water and dust resistant[7] with an IP67 Protect the things that matter with built-in Samsung Knox[8]—Samsung’s defense-grade security system that safeguards personal information and data in real-time.
• Two-day battery – Capture, create, and consume without slowing down with a large battery capacity that lasts two days[9] with A52’s 4,500mAh and A72’s 5,000mAh battery capacity[10].
• Enjoy premium essentials – The Galaxy A52 and A72 are equipped with the Galaxy essentials including stereo speakers and external memory up to 1TB^[11]. Enhance the stereo speakers experience with Dolby Atmos for a rich soundscape filled with up-leveled depth and detail. Also, the redesigned One UI 3 helps enable more intuitive experiences and consistent interactions by increasing speed, reducing distractions and highlighting important information.

• Support sustainability – Samsung regularly evaluates products, packaging and operations to discover new ways to improve our efforts to promote sustainability. The Galaxy A52 and A72 uses pulp mold and paper to minimize unused space and material use for the packaging[12].
• Software updates – Samsung always aims to provide Galaxy users with an up–to-date mobile OS, and this is now expanded to the A series. The Galaxy A52 and A72 will support software upgrades for three generations, and regular security updates for a minimum of four years[13].

Availability

The new Galaxy A Series will be available in Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, and Awesome White[14]

For more information about the Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72, visit www.samsungmobilepress.com, news.samsung.com/my/ or www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/.

Product Specifications

[1] Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy SmartTag, and Galaxy Tab sold separately.

[2] Availability may vary by markets and carriers.

[3] SGS, the world’s leading certification company, awarded Galaxy A series’ display the Eye Care Certification based on its ability to reduce the blue light. This certification can be found on www.sgs.com.

[4] Eye Comfort Shield is ‘off’ by default, and must be turned on in Settings.

[5] Galaxy SmartTag sold separately.

[6] Private Share enables more secure sharing with blockchain-based encryption technology and works between Galaxy smartphones with Android P or later. App download required to send/receive Private Share link. After sharing, senders can revoke the files from receivers.

[7] Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 are rated as IP67. Based on test conditions for submersion in up to 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach, pool use and soapy water. In case you spill liquids containing sugar on the phone, please rinse the device in clean, stagnant water while clicking keys. Safe against low water pressure only. High water pressure such as running tap water or shower may damage the device.

[8] Availability varies by device.

[9] Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 20 – 31 January 2021 in UK with pre-release versions of SM-A725, SM-A525, SM-A325, SM-A326 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.

[10] The Galaxy A52 LTE have a 4,500mAh batter, and the Galaxy A72 has a 5,000mAh battery.

[11] SD Card sold separately.

[12] These materials are PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified

[13] *After the initial phone release. Availability of security updates may vary by device and market. The lists of security update models are subject to change and will be reviewed on a periodic basis. For further details, please refer to Samsung Mobile “Security Updates” https://security.samsungmobile.com/workScope.smsb

[14] Available colors may vary by country.