For more than a decade, people all over the world have consistently enhanced their productivity and creativity by turning to Galaxy smartphones. Chief among them, the Galaxy S Ultra series, which is built on a legacy of innovation of our Galaxy Note series has become synonymous with boundless creativity and is loved by countless Galaxy fans.

With its incredible power, expansive screen and iconic S Pen, Galaxy S Ultra is renowned for helping people seamlessly follow their inspirations or capture ideas anytime, anywhere – even without unlocking the phone and digging for a note-taking app.

Creativity Like Never Before

Last year, Samsung introduced Galaxy AI, ushering a new era of mobile experiences. This groundbreaking technology helped the Galaxy S Ultra series evolve into an even more indispensable tool for maximizing creative freedom. And now, your creativity is about to reach new heights.

Sketch to Image, now integrated into Drawing assist, is now evolving. Utilizing more than a single input, like drawing with S Pen or your finger, it is becoming a multimodal experience. Now you can breathe life into your ideas by sketching them, writing out a description of the image you want with text, or using the voice command say what to draw. If you can envision it, Galaxy AI can help you create it.

Let’s say you want to really let your imagination run wild. You can draw a cat using S Pen and then, with multimodal Galaxy AI, you can type a “spacesuit” to put your cat in a space suit and visualize them in outer space. Or maybe you’re thinking about your dream home. Using the S Pen, you make a quick drawing of the façade. But maybe you’re not sure where you want your dream home to be. Simply type some possible locations, like “by the beach” or “in the mountains” and Drawing assist will help you see your future home in a new light.

From Note to Ultra and Beyond

This level of creative freedom is built on a legacy of innovation that began in 2011, when we introduced the Galaxy Note to redefine what was creatively possible on a smartphone. That power and spirit of innovation lives on through the Galaxy S Ultra series, and it continues to evolve with Galaxy AI.

With One UI 7, Samsung’s first integrated AI platform, your phone will become a true AI companion that understands natural language through text and speech, as well as images. It will be a new standard of multimodal mobile AI that enables incredible creativity. But this is just a preview. Tune into Galaxy Unpacked on January 23, 2:00 AM PH Time to see how the next Galaxy S series can truly unleash your creativity. Join us as we unveil a new chapter in mobile AI – premium Galaxy innovations that bring seamless convenience into every moment of your life. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning at 2:00 AM PH Time.

Make sure to visit news.samsung/com/ph for all upcoming teasers, trailers and updates ahead of Unpacked 2025. Register to Galaxy Unpacked and get up to ₱5,000 e-voucher when you complete your registration by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ph/unpacked/.

SEOUL, Korea – July 26, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The industry-leading form factors offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customization options, and powerful performance. The new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design. These unrivalled foldable devices unlock extraordinary camera capabilities such as FlexCam to take photos from creative angles. With strong performance and an optimized battery powered by the latest processor, the Samsung Galaxy Z series transforms what is possible with a smartphone – open or closed.

“Samsung is revolutionizing the mobile industry with foldables by setting the standard and continually refining the experience,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Every day, more people choose our foldables because they offer an experience people want that they can’t get on any other device. Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are the latest devices that prove our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers through innovative technology.”

Samsung’s heritage of innovation and dedication to the foldables category has created incredibly versatile devices available. With a strong belief in the potential of the foldable format, paired with world-class R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Samsung has consistently refined and optimized the Galaxy Z series lineup. From content creation on Galaxy Z Flip5’s new Flex Window to seamless multitasking on Galaxy Z Fold5, this series of Galaxy foldables meets and exceeds the distinctive needs of today’s users.

Furthermore, both Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are carefully designed to meet durability expectations. The main screen is equipped with a shock dispersion layer and a redesigned back for a more solid display . Along with IPX8 support, Armor Aluminum frames, and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®2 applied to both the Flex Window and back cover, Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 provide the protection consumers expect, enhanced further by Flex Hinge. This new integrated hinge module features a dual rail structure, diffusing external impacts.

Galaxy Z Flip5: The ultimate pocketable self-expression tool without compromise

The Galaxy Z Flip5 delivers a stylish, unique foldable experience from a pocket-sized device built for self-expression.

The new Flex Window, now 3.78 times larger than the previous generation, offers a wide range of existing and new capabilities. It provides more customization options, including informative and graphical clocks that can match the face design of a user’s Galaxy Watch6 series , as well as stylish frames. In addition, Galaxy Z Flip5’s new Flipsuit Case provides device protection with a changeable NFC card, so users can match their Flex Window design and case design for even more personalization options.

Closed, the Galaxy Z Flip5 offers more usability than ever before. From the Flex Window, quickly and effortlessly access useful information. With Widgets, users can check the weather, control music playback and listen to their favorite music with Media Controller , or catch up on the latest global stock market updates with the Google Finance widget. Simply view all Widgets at a glance and switch between them instantly with a pinch of the screen to activate Multi Widget View. Plus, easily check notifications and access Quick Settings for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Without ever opening the device, browse through call history to return missed calls, and reply to texts on-the-go using Quick Reply with a full QWERTY keyboard and visibility of chat history.

With its unparalleled design and form factor, Galaxy Z Flip5 also offers the most versatile camera experience on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Take high-quality selfies with the rear camera thanks to the larger Flex Window. Users can capture stunning hands-free photos from creative angles with FlexCam. It’s quick and simple to view and edit shots in Flex Mode too. Users can review, adjust the color tone, or delete images easily with the Quick View in the Flex Window. When taking a photo of a friend, Dual Preview lets them see themselves in the Flex Window so they can make adjustments in real time for the perfect shot. Users can get a smooth shot on the go with camera-stabilizing Super Steady, while Auto Framing ensures that no one is left out.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 adds AI solution improvements to the powerful camera experience, bringing every photo to life. Get creative, even in low light, with improved Nightography capabilities that optimize photos and videos in ambient lighting conditions. The AI-powered image signal processing (ISP) algorithm corrects any visual noise that typically spoils low-light images while enhancing details and color tone. Even from a distance, photos are clearer with the digital 10X zoom.

Galaxy Z Fold5: The ultimate productivity powerhouse with a large screen

Offering an immersive, large screen and a long-lasting battery in the thinnest, lightest Fold yet , Galaxy Z Fold5 is easy to take anywhere, while delivering the most powerful performance in the Galaxy Z series.

The Galaxy Z Fold has been a pioneer in transforming everyday productivity through a robust, big screen experience, evolving from Multi Window and App Continuity to a wide range of features including Taskbar, drag and drop, and optimization of third-party apps. S Pen Fold Edition introduced in the third generation Fold in 2021, has also been fine-tuned to deliver a superior writing experience on Galaxy Z Fold5. These features and tools come together to deliver powerful productivity on a large screen and enable users to complete important tasks from anywhere.

The improved Taskbar enables dynamic productivity by allowing users to quickly switch between frequently used apps. Now up to four recent apps are at the ready for more efficient working. Newly enhanced two-handed drag and drop can also ramp up productivity when moving content between apps and screens. Simply touch and hold an image in Samsung Gallery with one finger and use another finger to open the Samsung Notes app to drag-and-drop the image. With hidden pop-up , an app can continue running in the background, allowing users to watch video content in full screen and chat with friends in a floating pop-up on the side of the screen.

The new slimmer and more compact S Pen Fold Edition makes real-time annotating and ideation easy while being able to fit more comfortably in the pocket. The Slim S Pen Case is nearly the same thickness as a regular case for the Fold and available in a variety of styles and colors so users can carry their S Pens in style.

Helping users do more on the go, the 7.6-inch Main Screen provides expansive and uninterrupted viewing so users can enjoy their favorite movie in portrait or landscape. Plus, peak brightness has increased by more than 30%, up to 1750 nits, for an optimal viewing experience outdoors even under bright sunlight.

Providing users with an immersive gaming experience on the largest Galaxy smartphone screen, the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy enhances graphics and uses AI to enable dynamic gaming and multi-game functionality. The Galaxy Z Fold5 can comfortably handle marathon gaming sessions with its advanced cooling system that dissipates heat more intelligently for less lag and no drop in performance.

Delivering a positive impact for the planet

Samsung continue to demonstrate progress toward the company’s environmental vision and accelerate actions that help achieve its goals, including reaching net zero carbon emissions by the end of 2030 for the Device eXperience Division.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 feature a wider variety of recycled materials than their previous generations, including pre-consumer recycled glass and aluminum and post-consumer recycled plastics, sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels and PET bottles. Even the paper used for their packaging box is made using 100 percent recycled material.

These innovations have also been purposefully designed for optimized longevity. Each device comes with five years of security updates and four generations of OS upgrades, helping to extend the product lifecycle.

Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy Z Flip5 lets users express themselves with colors including Mint, Graphite, Cream, and Lavender , as well as a range of accessories including a Clear Gadget Case, Flap Eco-Leather Case, Flipsuit Case and easy-to-carry Silicone Case with Ring to create a more personalized look. The Galaxy Z Flip5 retails for PHP 64,990 for the 256GB variant, and PHP 71,990 for the 512GB variant.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold5 is available in Icy Blue, Phantom Black, and Cream , along with a variety of cases that offer practicality and style including a Slim S Pen Case, Clear Gadget Case, Eco-Leather Case, and a Standing Case with Strap .The Galaxy Z Fold5 is available at PHP 98,990 for the 256GB variant, PHP 105,990 for the 512GB variant, and PHP 119,990 for the 1TB variant.

From July 26 until August 17, 2023, customers who pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 will enjoy discounts through samsung.com will enjoy discounts of up to PHP 43,000, including a FREE double-up storage worth PHP 7,000. With this offer, customers will instantly get the higher storage variant for the price of the lower variant within the same model lineup. On top of this, they will also get a FREE Original Samsung case, 30% off on the new Galaxy Watch6, PHP 10,000 off on the new Galaxy Tab S9 Series, and 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. In addition, Samsung is committed to giving customers peace of mind with Samsung Care+, a support service for accidental damage, repairs, and more. Customers can enjoy one year Samsung Care+ for free during pre-order period .

As a samsung.com exclusive offer, the Galaxy Z Flip5 is also available in Gray, Blue, Green, and Yellow colors. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold5 in Gray and Blue colors are also up for pre-order exclusively on the site.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are also available for pre-order through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop, Abenson.com and MXMemoXpress.com. Customers who pre-order through these channels from July 26 to August 17, 2023 will enjoy as much as PHP 42,000 worth of discounts. This also includes the FREE double-up storage upgrade, up to 50% off on select Galaxy Wearables, along with additional savings for traded-in devices.

General availability for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 starts August 18, 2023.

You can pre-order by visiting: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip5/buy/ and https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold5/buy/

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Specifications

From beach trips to out-of-town adventures with the besties, summer is the perfect time to express yourself with looks that flex your personality from head to toe. It’s the season to get creative and amp up one’s style with the trendiest accessories, and chicest sartorial choices. Of course, style isn’t only limited to the outfits you’re donning; your smartphone should also be as fashion-forward as you are. From vibrant color options to customizable themes and wallpapers, let the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 be an extension of your personal style like never before this summer!

The Galaxy Z Flip4 is ultimately the “it” smartphone for the trend-loving and the style-savvy. With a wide variety of colors to choose from, you can always find something that complements your fashion. If bold and vibrant best describe your aesthetic, you can go for either the Bora Purple or Blue colorways. On the flip side, you can also go for Pink Gold or Graphite if you opt for more timeless and neutral tones.

What’s more, the Galaxy Z Flip4 also now comes in Indigo Black and White Gold colors, perfect for those who like to show off more color in their flip phone. The former comes with green and blue glass panels with a black metal frame while the latter features yellow and white glass panels with a gold frame. Choose the color that best fits your personal style and make your flip phone the statement piece to your OOTDs.

Show off your style from the inside

Aside from its exterior, you can also personalize your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 with fun customizability features for the cover screen and widgets. Customization is also made secure as the Galaxy Z Flip4 provides a feature that requires unlocking with face recognition and fingerprint prior to changing the settings. The flip phone showcases new types of basic clocks which allows to highlight the background image without blocking any face.

To change the clock style, select the cover screen to view all preset clock styles and colors you can choose from. If you want to explore more than the default clock style, select any from the Basic clock style or use any from the Graphical presets. You can also select a saved wallpaper or a photo for your Gallery as a new background.

You can now also add widgets to your cover screen. Choose among Music, Weather, Today’s schedule, Next alarm, Samsung Health, Voice Recorder, and Timer. You can also reorder them anywhere on your screen.

A summer must-have

The Galaxy Z Flip4 is not only perfectly styled to fit any summer ensemble whether on the beach or street, it’s also the ideal summer mobile device as it’s powerful enough for multi-tasking and tough enough to take on any adventure.

Capture summer nights in vivid detail with the Galaxy Z Flip4’s Nightography features on the rear and wide camera for better lit photos. Or if you love videos, these will be clearer and steadier too with its Super Night solution to minimize noise and enhanced OIS and VDIS for better stabilization.

If selfies are more your thing, these are easier than ever to take with the Galaxy Z Flip4 hand-free selfie or “flex cam” feature that allows you to get your best angle in a breeze. You can even use the Rear Camera to take a selfie while the Cover Screen gives you a real-time preview. Check yourself from afar with a full-screen viewfinder, or tap to see the original ratio to make sure everyone is in frame.

The Galaxy Z Flip4 isn’t all looks though – with the latest 4nm Snapdragon processor (it’s the only flip phone with this processor), it’s powerful enough to take on your different tasks as you go from work to play this summer. It works with the long-lasting 3700mAh battery for unstoppable fun and when it’s low, you can plug in for Super-Fast Charging or bypass the cord with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

The Galaxy Z Flip4 also makes sure you can go on with your summer adventures worry free from spills and drops. It has a splash-resistant coating, so you can relax during beach trips thanks to its IPX8 rating, the only flip phone on the market with this rating. The Galaxy Z Flip4 is also incredibly durable as it is made with exclusive Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ and an Armor Aluminum hinge frame – Samsung’s toughest aluminum frame. And with 1-year free Samsung Care+, accidents won’t stop you from enjoying an unforgettable summer.

Ready to let your best summer unfold? Pick up your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 for as low as PHP 58,990. From now until June 30, 2023, you can score a FREE Galaxy Buds2 Pro with every purchase. Get yours now at any Samsung Experience Store or Authorized Stores nationwide.

For more information, visit www.samsung.com/uk/mobile/galaxy-bespoke/galaxy-z-flip4/.

At Samsung, we believe that good things can always be better. This ethos has underpinned ground-breaking innovations such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, productivity, and entertainment powerhouse with next-level performance.

Delivering the full benefits of a regular smartphone in a sleek, compact form factor when closed, the Galaxy Z Fold3 unleashes its full potential when unfolded, supercharging the smartphone experience by delivering a tablet-like experience – all on an immersive 7.6-inch Infinity Flex Display.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 promises to make a difference in the way you work, consume entertainment, and play games, as compared to conventional smartphones.

Work: Level up with the Multi-Active Window and S Pen

The limitations of a normal smartphone

Whether you’re working or studying, you would be able to rely on your smartphone to read notes, reply to emails, take a video call or perhaps make small revisions to a word document while on the go. However, due to the limited screen size, chances are you can only carry out one of these tasks at a time.

Attempts to reply to an email while on a video call, for instance, remain a challenge. Meanwhile, the limitations of a finger touch make it cumbersome to make significant format and design changes to your documents.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Difference

This is where Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3’s Multi-Active Window comes in, unlocking next-level multi-tasking you never knew was possible in a smartphone! Providing a PC-like experience, Multi-Active Window allows you to open three apps simultaneously on a large 7.6-inch display.

Picture this: You’re on the train and you receive a message from your co-worker, urgently asking you to combine your work-in-progress Microsoft Word document with his.

With Multi-Active Window, you can open the file you received from your colleague and your own working file on the Microsoft Office app ¹ simultaneously, and seamlessly drag and drop items across both documents.  This is even easier when you use the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 with an S-Pen ², which also allows you to scribble down notes and make sketches when you have your brainstorming sessions on the go.

And if you prefer to jot down notes in a meeting, you’ll be excited to learn that the S-Pen to Text function converts handwriting into digital text instantly!

If you need a quick breather from work, the Multi-Active Window can also come in handy while you indulge in a little retail therapy. For instance, you can now open your favorite e-commerce apps while browsing Instagram or TikTok for fashion inspiration.

And if you want to check out other options before making a purchase to make sure you’ve got the best deal, you can even split your browser and pull up yet another window!

Entertainment: An immersive AV viewing experience in your pocket

The limitations of a normal smartphone

If you love catching up on movies and TV series on the go, or even relying on your smartphone as an instructional companion for workouts, you would likely find the screen size of a normal smartphone lacking, but a tablet too bulky to bring around.

The Z Fold3 Difference

The 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 unlocks a more immersive viewing experience, with the HDR10+ certification promising cinema-grade color and contrast, capable of displaying high-resolutions of up to 2208 x 1786 pixels.

A pleasant visual experience is not complete without impeccable audio. With the device’s new upgraded Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers, you can now enjoy immersive sound with great clarity and depth. The stereo speakers deliver a multi-dimensional sound with incredible spatial effects, so no matter where you are, you’ll always feel like you’re at the center of the action!

With an IPX8 water resistance rating, the Galaxy Z Fold3 is also the perfect companion for your outdoor pursuits! Coupled with the new Eco ² display technology that delivers a display that is 29% brighter ³ while consuming less energy ⁴, you can now watch your favorite content at the beach or by the pool without having to worry about splashes or sunlight.

Gaming: An ultra-smooth experience with 120Hz refresh rate and under display camera

The limitations of a normal smartphone
For avid mobile gamers, the gaming experience on most smartphones that have smaller screen sizes and slower refresh rates is lacking.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 difference
Packed with a superior 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and an immersive 7.6-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is built to take mobile gaming to the next level.

Additionally, with minimum pixels applied on top of the camera hole, Z Fold3 features an increased viewable area so you can get an unbroken canvas without an annoying “camera hole” to disrupt your gameplay!

[1] Microsoft Office support for multi-instance requires latest update.

[2] S Pen sold separately. Only Z Fold3 Main Screen has S Pen capability. Compatible only with the S Pen Fold Edition and S Pen Pro. All other S Pens or stylus pens not designed for Z Fold3(including those by other manufacturers) may damage the screen.

[3] Compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.

[4] According to internal tests and measured by display panel basis. Comparison is in reference to Galaxy Z Fold2.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: Best Smartphone

At the awards ceremony on June 30th, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G was named ‘Best Smartphone’ of the past year. The smartphone, which features a professional grade camera system and bright Intelligent Display is the go-to choice for users who want to take gorgeous, detailed photos. It is also the first device of the S Series to support the S Pen, for advanced productivity from power users. With all these features packed into a sleek contour-cut design, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G represents the very best of Samsung engineering.

The category judges said, “The best Android smartphone Samsung has ever made with a great range of features, stunning AMOLED display, best-in-class cameras and more – this phone delivers across the board and is a worthy winner of Best Smartphones in 2021.”

Also shortlisted in this category was the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, which brought fan-favorite features of the flagship Galaxy S20 to even more users, including the incredible AI-powered camera and beautiful Infinity-O 120Hz display.

“We are honored to have been recognized in such a competitive category at this year’s GLOMO awards. Samsung has a long, proud history of driving innovation, and we aim to deliver devices that meet the needs of our users now and in the future,” said Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President & Head of Marketing, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “As the user needs continue to grow so varied and dynamic, we are committed to leading the journey in developing devices that are loved by users across the globe.”

“Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the GSMA’s GLOMO Awards 2021. You truly embody the theme of this year’s event, Connected Impact.” said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd, “Given the challenging circumstances we’ve all faced over the last 15 months, it’s more important than ever to come together to recognize the incredible innovation and ingenuity shaping our industry, as well as the positive impact this is making on the world around us.”

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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 Mode¹ and Night Mode², 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 May 26!

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)

Night Mode

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.

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.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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 moon³.

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, storefronts, 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 the 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 1/50ss

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!

Level up your smartphone photography game at night on May 26, when a total lunar eclipse will bring about an enchanting blood moon* in our skies!

Night photography offers countless opportunities for smartphone photographers to express their creativity – from light streaks generated by moving vehicles to enchanting images of the sky.

Read on to find out how you can make the most of the Night Mode and Pro Mode features on your Samsung Galaxy A and S series to take magical night shots – without the need for professional equipment. If the skies are clear, you might even be able to snap the blood moon in its full glory!

*Visibility of blood moon is contingent on weather conditions.

The Galaxy S and A series are now available at the following prices:

• Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G – PHP 66,990 (128GB), PHP 69,990 (256GB)
• Galaxy S21+ 5G – PHP 54,990 (128GB), PHP 57,990 SRP (256GB)
• Galaxy S21 5G – PHP 44,990 SRP (128GB), PHP 47,990 SRP (256GB)
• Galaxy A72 – PHP 23,990 SRP
• Galaxy A52 5G – PHP 23,990 SRP
• Galaxy A52 – PHP 18,990 SRP

Avail of the Trade-In, Trade-Up promo where customers can trade in their old smartphones to get discounts and additional tokens on top of the traded-in device worth up to Php 3,000 for the Galaxy A72, A52 5G, A52 and A32 ⁴, and up to Php 10,000 for the Galaxy S21 Series 5G⁵. For flexible payment terms, pay at 0% interest for up to 24 months in participating Authorized Samsung Stores.

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Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has limited the number of its customers to 50% capacity, implemented the mandatory use of face masks and face shields, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, click here.

[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.
[4] DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-115089 Series of 2021.
[5] DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-115945 Series of 2021.