Samsung Electronics has achieved numerous firsts in mobile camera performance and technology since the pre-smartphone era. From the Galaxy S’s 5-megapixel (MP) rear camera in 2010 — at the dawn of the smartphone era — to the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 200 MP ultra-high-resolution camera, 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and suite of Galaxy AI editing features, Samsung has continuously redefined what a smartphone camera can do.
 
“Always one step ahead” – For the past 15 years, Samsung has always been one step ahead, pushing mobile photography to new heights and ushering in a new era of Galaxy camera technology. Explore this groundbreaking journey in the infographic below.

For the first time in the series, the device offers a 200MP ultra-high-resolution main camera and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor.

Also equipped with a ProVisual Engine boasting more than 160 AI-powered imaging technologies, Galaxy Z Fold7 seamlessly merges flagship camera performance and intelligent processing in a versatile foldable design.

From filming vivid night videos to capturing more of the world with its ultra-wide lens, here’s how the thinnest and lightest Z Fold yet is built to keep up with your creative vision.

200MP Sensor: Next-Level Clarity in Every Frame

The upgraded camera system takes your photography to the next level.

At the heart of Galaxy Z Fold7’s camera system lies its 200MP wide-angle camera, the same found in Galaxy S25 Ultra and the highest-ever resolution sensor in the Z Fold series. With it, you can now capture every nuance of a scene, from the rich textures and colors of clothes in your holiday photos to the delicate contours of the vast landscape behind you. Here are some of the key benefits of Galaxy Z Fold7’s wide-angle camera:

• Captures shots that are 44% brighter and 4 times more detailed than those taken with Galaxy Z Fold6, ensuring every image is vivid, textured and ready to share.
• Maintains image quality at 2x optical-grade zoom, delivering sharp, clear results even when digitally zooming in — so you can reframe or crop images without sacrificing detail.
• A shutter speed that is up to 7 times faster, enabling you to take crisp, detailed photos of important moments.

The 200MP sensor ensures you can capture every detail.

Looking to highlight the intricate details of your latest artwork or piece of jewelry? The enhanced 12MP ultra-wide lens on Galaxy Z Fold7 now supports auto focus, enabling macro photography, so you can take close-ups with exceptional sharpness and depth.

To maintain precise focus at close range, the device leverages Dual Camera Depth Calibration — a system that intelligently gauges subject distance and seamlessly switches between the wide and ultra-wide cameras when needed. This allows you to achieve consistent sharpness without manually changing cameras. The addition of autofocus to the ultra-wide camera further enhances accuracy, making it easier than ever to shoot detailed close-ups with clarity.

Fit the Whole Crew in Wide-Angle Selfies

The 100-degree front camera on the main display allows you to take large group selfies with ease.

Getting everyone in the frame no longer means stretching your arm to the limit or asking the group to back up. The enhanced 100-degree front camera on the main display captures more of the scene so you can easily fit everyone in the shot. Features and upgrades include:

• Front camera photos that are 25% wider and 2.5 times clearer compared to those taken with Galaxy Z Fold6.
• The camera uses Wide Distortion Correction, which automatically adjusts proportions and reduces distortion when faces are near the edges of frames, allowing everyone to look more natural in wide shots.
• More natural skin texture on photo subjects, thanks to AI-driven adjustments optimized for the selfie experience.
• Enhanced HDR processing for portraits that prioritizes the subject for more true-to-life rendering.
• AI-powered filters trained on over 5,000 real analog film images, letting you fine-tune your photos based on contrast, saturation and color temperature to achieve a look that blends natural aesthetics with artistic expression.

Light Up Night Shoots With the ProVisual Engine

Galaxy Z Fold7 shines brightest after dark, thanks to its AI-powered ProVisual Engine that processes images faster^[1]and optimizes every scene.

The energy of an evening concert or a night out with friends can be recorded in stunning clarity. By analyzing movement and light in real time, Galaxy Z Fold7 reduces noise effectively and delivers crystal-clear results — even in challenging low-light conditions:

• Enhanced Nightography leverages an advanced Spatio-Temporal Filter that analyzes pixel data both within each frame and between frames. When analyzing across multiple frames, it separates the subject from the background to reduce background noise. Footage quality is further refined as noise is removed based on continuous pixel patterns within individual frames. The result is sharper, clearer night footage with natural light and fine detail.

Videos get a further boost from the introduction of advanced 10-bit HDR video recording:

• Overall color expression is enhanced with 4 times richer contrast and a wider dynamic range compared to standard 8-bit recordings.
• Galaxy Z Fold7 supports Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG^[2], ensuring broad compatibility with regular displays and TVs.

LOG video recording is supported as well — particularly useful for creators who want more flexibility during post-production. Videos can be edited with greater ease, thanks to:

• The 10-bit High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC^[3]) codec for advanced compression and editing freedom.
• The ability to fine-tune color grading using Samsung Look-Up Table (LUT^[4]), right from the device.

A Portable Editing Studio Right in Your Hands

With Galaxy Z Fold7, there’s no need to get back to your desk before editing content. The device itself is your own portable creative studio, with its large display allowing you to edit like a pro — anytime, anywhere with precision like never before:

• Generative Edit, enhanced with a refined AI model and more advanced prompt processing, now delivers an 18-fold reduction in the mis-generation rate and a 4-fold cut in texture distortion compared to Galaxy Z Fold6. The upgrade allows you to effortlessly remove unwanted objects — along with related elements such as shadows or reflections — adjust angles, and naturally fill in backgrounds, resulting in polished, professional-quality photos.
• Through Galaxy AI’s scene-understanding capabilities, Suggest Erases proactively suggests edits like removing passersby or other distractions in photos for flawless, clean shots.
• Side-by-Side Editing lets you compare original and edited versions of your photos in real time for quick editing on the go.
• Improved with advanced AI prompt engineering, Portrait Studio helps pet lovers and portrait enthusiasts alike refine images to capture vibrant expressions and striking profiles.

Unfold Your Creativity

Galaxy Z Fold7’s next-generation camera and editing tools make creating high-quality content simpler, faster and more intuitive than ever before. More than just a foldable, Galaxy Z Fold7 takes your craft to new heights as your personal creative assistant.

^{[1] Galaxy Z Fold7 processes images 27% faster than Galaxy Z Fold6.}

^{[2]Hybrid Log-Gamma is an HDR standard that provides backwards compatibility with non-HDR monitors such as SDR, while also achieving a wider color range for HDR monitors.}

^{[3] High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is a video compression standard designed to offer improved video quality and a higher average bitrate reduction than its predecessor, Advanced Video Coding (AVC).}

^{[4] Samsung Look-Up Table (LUT) is a pre-defined set of color adjustment values that can be applied to footage during post-production to achieve the desired visual style and color representation.}

As AI evolves from text-based prompts to multimodal understanding, Galaxy devices are becoming smarter — able to get what you’re looking at and respond to situations. The camera is at the heart of this transformation. More than just a tool for capturing images, coupled with enhanced AI-powered features, the Galaxy camera is now part of the intuitive interface that turns what users see into understanding and action.

When paired with the flexible, expansive screen of a foldable, this experience becomes even more powerful, dynamic and immersive. Because innovation means nothing without trust, privacy is built into every layer helping to ensure that data is protected at all times.

Stay tuned. The camera will only get smarter — helping users capture life’s moments more vividly and make everyday experiences more seamless, personal and impactful.

The Ultra experience is ready to unfold.

The Galaxy A16 Series is packed with features that elevate everyday mobile experiences. With the holiday season upon us, you can capture every special moment shared with loved ones with the devices’ high-quality 50MP camera, offering crystal-clear photos and videos. Whether you’re snapping a family picture at a weekend gathering or capturing stunning landscapes on a road trip, the A16’s camera ensures that every shot is detailed and vibrant.

Enjoy breathtaking visuals on the 90Hz, large FHD+ 6.7” Super AMOLED display^[1], designed to offer smooth scrolling, vibrant colours, and deep contrasts. Whether you’re watching your favourite series on Netflix, browsing social media, or gaming on the go, the A16 provides a visually immersive experience that’s easy on the eyes.

With 128GB of internal storage on both the LTE and 5G variants, you’ll have plenty of space to store your photos, videos, apps, and music. This means you can now download and enjoy all your favourite content without constantly worrying about storage space.

Just how awesome these smartphones are shows even if everyday accidents like spilling water or getting caught in the rain happen. Such incidents are no longer a concern because with an IP54 water and dust resistance rating^[2], the Galaxy A16 is built to withstand the rigours of daily life, making it the ideal companion for the active South African lifestyle.

With our phones having become our assistants to a great extent, we store private and sensitive information on them, meaning they have to be trustworthy and make our privacy a top priority – and the Galaxy A16 Series does just that. Samsung Knox Guard provides defence-grade security to protect your data and personal information. Furthermore, the devices also come with a range of essential Google apps, including Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and more, allowing you to stay connected and productive throughout the day.

Concerned about battery life? Worry not because these phones come equipped with a powerful 5000 mAh^[3] battery also capable of fast-charging and reaching full power quickly with a 25W charger.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 LTE is available in black and light green at all retailers nationwide, while Vodacom and MTN exclusively offer the 5G variant in black (MTN will have the A16 5G available in store and online starting January 2025). Both devices are available now in stores and online, including on the Samsung e-Store App, which is available for download on both iOS and Android platforms, allowing you to easily browse, shop, and manage your devices.

Exclusive Offer: Samsung is also offering an exclusive 10% discount on the first purchase of mobile devices, tablets, and wearables through the Samsung e-Store App, so you can enjoy great savings on your next device purchase^[4].

“We are thrilled to bring the latest Galaxy A Series devices to our consumers. The Galaxy A16 LTE and A16 5G not only offer top-tier performance and advanced features but are also designed to be practical and convenient for everyday use. Whether you’re looking to enhance your photography, stream content, or stay connected with the latest apps, the Galaxy A16 is the perfect fit for today’s fast-paced lifestyle,” said Kgomotso Mosiane, Head of Marketing for Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics South Africa.

Stay ahead of the curve and experience the new Galaxy A16 LTE and A16 5G. For more information or to make a purchase, visit your local retailer or download the Samsung e-Store App today.

Recommended Retail Prices^[5]:

• Galaxy A16 LTE: R3,999
• Galaxy A16 5G: R4,499 (or on contract at R279 per month x24 months)^[6]

^[1] Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.

^[2] Galaxy A16 is rated as IP54. Based on lab test conditions, the device is sprayed by 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.

^[3] Typical value tested under third-party lab conditions. Rated (minimum) capacity is less.

^[4] Terms and Conditions Apply

^[5] Recommended Retail Prices only. Prices may vary per retailer.

^[6] Terms and Conditions Apply and may vary per operator.

We now live in an era where every moment is a potential memory and social media serves as our digital canvas, and for that reason, an excellent camera is a necessity on a smartphone. One of the best ways to capture those memorable moments and masterpieces is the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and A55 5G, which present the next generation of awesome photography while reshaping the landscape of mobile imaging.

More than just smartphones, the Galaxy A35 5G and A55 5G are powerful tools for capturing life’s precious moments in stunning detail. Equipped with advanced camera systems, these devices cater to both photography buffs and social media enthusiasts alike.

The Galaxy A55 5G sets the bar high with its advanced camera system. Featuring a big pixel camera, it excels in low-light conditions, delivering bright, sharp, and accurate colours with minimal noise – a true feat in Nightography. Equipped with a stunning 50MP high-resolution Wide-angle camera, it captures every intricate detail and dynamic colour, ensuring all your moments are share-worthy. The 32MP Selfie camera offers high-quality self-portraits with customisable tones and precise bokeh effects, perfect for social media enthusiasts. With Super High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, videos shine in any lighting condition, boasting optimised colour and contrast, while Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Video digital image stabilisation (VDIS) stabilisation ensure smooth 4K recording. And with Edit Suggestion, elevating your photos is as simple as a touch of a button, allowing for creative mashups and fun editing.

The Galaxy A35 5G impresses with its 50MP high-resolution Wide-angle camera, delivering vivid colours and stunning details that are truly awe-inspiring. Its improved NPU and enhanced sensor ensure clarity and detail even in the darkest of settings, making low light photography a breeze. With Edit Suggestions like Background blur and Remaster, users can enhance their images effortlessly. Super HDR technology ensures rich colours and clear videos in any lighting condition, complemented by OIS and VDIS for smooth and steady footage on the go.

Amapiano sensation and Galaxy A Series brand partner, Kamo Mphela, shared her experience with the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G’s camera: “When it comes to capturing life’s moments on the go, the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G’s camera is a game-changer. From backstage shenanigans to on-stage energy, it never misses a beat. With its advanced features and stunning image quality, it’s become an essential part of my creative process, helping me share my journey with my fans in the best possible way.”

The Samsung Galaxy Z Series has made waves in the smartphone market with its innovative foldable design that continues to push the boundaries of mobile technology. With this latest and revolutionary foldables range, Samsung is encouraging local consumers to ‘Join the Flip Side’ so that they can have access to ground-breaking mobile innovation.

South African  media outlets and tech enthusiasts who had a chance to interact with the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 gave their thoughts on the foldable wonders. As expected, these smartphones have garnered significant attention and media reviews provide insights into their performance, design and overall user experience.

Display Technology, Performance and User Experience

The display technology in the Galaxy Z Series has been one of the focal points in media reviews, with many tech journalists commending the vibrant and crisp high-resolution AMOLED displays, and noting that the foldable screens provide an immersive experience for gaming, video streaming and productivity. The Galaxy Z Series has not only impressed with its design, but also with its performance. The powerful processors, smooth multitasking capabilities, and seamless user experience are among the most lauded features of the devices.

Lifestyle & Tech’s Kgalalelo Mosetlhi wrote that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a remarkable achievement in the world of smartphones. “It not only pushes the boundaries of design and innovation, but also delivers a stellar performance that caters to both tech enthusiasts and everyday users”. With its elegant foldable design, powerful performance, innovative features and user-friendly interface, the Z Flip5 offers a glimpse into the future of mobile technology.

“Samsung has once again proven its prowess in creating devices that blend style and substance, and the Galaxy Z Flip5 is a shining example of that. If you are ready to take a bold step forward in the world of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is the device to consider.”

Business Day Wanted’s Brendon Peterson wrote: “Samsung and Z Flip5 may be the solution to doom scrolling that we have all been searching for. The Z Flip5 is certainly an eye-catching device. I use Samsung Pay/Samsung Wallet while the phone is closed and the way that seems to capture people’s attention is crazy. Everyone wants to know what phone it is and if they can check it out.”

One of South Africa’s leading technology news sites, Hypertext, had this to say: “Semantics about what technology is supposed to be and do aside, there is no doubt that the Galaxy Z Flip5 is a beautiful little device. The gloss of the folding screen, the silver finish of the back, the way the Samsung logo emerges from the flex hinge – a marvel of engineering and design in its own right – complete what is essentially an “ooooh” machine”.

“People will be looking, family will be asking to hold and touch. Showing off is top of mind when you have something as new-looking and as fancy as a Samsung foldable. It screams: “This is the latest in smartphones” and everyone knows it.”

Camera Capabilities

Camera performance is a crucial aspect of any smartphone, and the reviews thoroughly examined the photography capabilities of the Galaxy Z Series and its advanced camera systems that give users versatile photography options.

Stuff magazine’s Duncan Pike said, “If you are after camera technology in addition to a screen that will open to tablet size, you are in a moderate amount of luck. The camera performance on offer is decent.

We would go as far as labelling it ‘excellent’ but only if we are allowed to add the caveat ‘for a folding smartphone. There are three main camera sensors, usable whether the Galaxy Z Fold5 is open or closed. The 50MP main sensor, 10MP telephoto and 12MP ultra-wide are as capable as any Samsung smartphone that features the combination.

Samsung Electronics has released the latest Galaxy A24 LTE smartphone – giving Galaxy fans yet another awesome device to stay connected.

This latest edition of the much-loved Galaxy A Series is here to redefine awesome with a brand-new design featuring a brilliant, Corning Gorilla Glass display protection as well as an awesome screen and camera that shoots sharp and steady to give you the best collection of all your life’s special moments.

From the back of the phone, the improved design of the latest Galaxy A24 LTE sports a glossy plastic finish and prism pattern back cover with a refined and polished camera deck. The optimised ratio between the corner and the camera modules – in particular – give the phone a sophisticated look while the no camera housing is straight out of the apex S series design playbook.

The phone’s sleek and premium design is well complemented by its exquisite flat body pattern. You also have the option of two beautiful colours, black and light green¹, to choose from to complete your phone’s look and ensure that you stand out.

Awesome Screen

The Galaxy A24 LTE’s super AMOLED display, from the 6.5-inch² full high-definition screen, gives a brilliant, vivid display that also keeps your eyes comfortable. With its eye care display³ and low blue light emission that is always clear even under bright sunlight, scrolling through your phone, binging on your favourite shows or playing games would be a pleasant experience that will not harm your eyes.

Awesome Camera

Capture all your different vibes and gain awesome perspectives with the triple-lens camera that includes an excellent 13-megapixel (MP) selfie lens that will be sure to deliver your photos and videos in immaculate quality. The main super sharp and steady 50MP camera is supported by an ultra-wide 5MP and a macro 2MP lens to give you even more options and angles for your beautiful shots.

Awesome Battery

You will be happy to learn that all these exciting features of the Galaxy A24 LTE will not quickly deplete your battery power and you will be able to enjoy them for much longer courtesy of the powerful 5,000mAh battery, which can last for more than two days on a single charge⁴. With video playback time up to 20 hours⁵, the battery can last long enough to keep you connected and should you need a quick recharge, the 25W fast charger⁶ will handle things for you to pick up where you left off in no time.

The Galaxy A24 LTE comes with the latest software in Samsung’s One UI 5.1 to give you an even finer mobile experience that is one up on the Galaxy A23 LTE, which it replaces. Memory is taken care of by 4GB of RAM while storage space is 128GB that is expandable by up to 1TB with MicroSD⁷.

In staying true to form and its commitment to the planet, Samsung’s eco-conscious technology and innovation were applied in the creation of the Galaxy A24 LTE, from the device itself to its packaging. The side keys and SIM trays were made from recycled plastic. No hazardous substance was used and the packaging was minimised and developed using recycled paper. The Galaxy A24 LTE will be available nationwide at retail partner stores from 01 May 2023 at a recommended retail price of R4999⁸.

Samsung proudly supports Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030.

Disclaimers

¹ Colour options may differ by country.

²  Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.

³ Galaxy A24 LTE’s display panel received Eye Care Certification by SGS based on its ability to reduce the harmful effects of blue light. This certification can be found on https://www.sgs.com.

⁴ Two+ Days Battery: Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, and many other factors. Estimated against the average usage profile compiled by Strategy Analytics. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2023.01.19-01.30 in UK with pre-release versions of SM-A245 under default setting using LTE networks.

⁵ Video Playback time: Usage time tested in an internal laboratory with unused products. Usage time may vary with other test method considering the deviation in actual user environment.

⁶ Charger sold separately.

⁷ Memory and storage options and MicroSD card support may differ by country. SD card sold separately.

⁸ Actual recommended retail price only. Prices may vary per retailer.

South African Content Creators Sinqobile Tusani, Mandisa Jakavula, got to enjoy an awesome and unforgettable night out at one of Johannesburg’s premier hotels. From there, they were able to capture the city’s stunning nightlife with their Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

The best things happen after dark, making the Galaxy S22 Ultra an ideal device to capture those memorable moments with a big pixel sensor that pulls in light while the super clear glass dials down lens flares. The Samsung S22 Ultra is the biggest leap in camera technology and, in the hands of Sinqobile and Mandisa, their night out could be showcased without compromising quality but with incredible clarity, demonstrating beautifully what the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Nightography features can really do when the sun goes down, and the stars come out.

It was a night made brighter with a smartphone that brings you all the best and latest features in the palm of your hands: Sinqobile took a particular liking to the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Detail Enhancer, allowing her to deliver clear and high-resolution content to her many loyal followers, while Mandisa favoured Director’s View that gave her the option to not only show her followers her chic outfit – but also an incredible perspective of where she is, what she’s doing, and who she’s with. Check out the video below to see these ladies in action

Clearly, inspiration doesn’t wait for optimal lighting, which means that neither do you with the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s pro-grade camera suite. With the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it doesn’t matter if you’re using your camera to capture your day or your night, you’re getting light-defying results. For more information on this device, click here.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 12 September, 2018 – The Galaxy Note9 builds on Samsung’s legacy of innovative camera technologies with an intelligent camera that takes the work out of capturing the perfect photo. Brand new functions including Scene Optimizer and Flaw Detection utilise artificial intelligence to help users get the most out of the device’s advanced camera. Together, this powerful combination of smarts and specs makes it easier than ever to snap stunning shots.

“We live in a country with a natural landscape that is awe-inspiring, from Table Mountain to The Drakensburg. The Note9 gives South Africans the opportunity to capture our landmarks, cultures and people through a lens that’s pixel perfect.”, says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Optimal Colour Every Time

Picture this: When catching a sunset during your holiday, you snap a pic with your phone only to find that the image on the screen hasn’t quite captured the majesty of the moment. The Note9’s new Scene Optimizer function makes it easy to photograph breathtaking moments just like this by automatically optimising camera settings to capture the full beauty of the scene.

Scene Optimizer utilises deep-learning technology to analyse objects, scenery and time elements in the camera’s frame to identify exactly which type of scene you’re about to photograph. The function is currently capable of recognising 20 types of scenes—including ‘Food’, ‘Flowers’, ‘Indoor scenes’ and ‘Landscapes’— and automatically adjusts the color tone based on how the scene is classified¹.

The function corrects the saturation, white balance, brightness and contrast to provide the best possible image. And because it does not require a network connection, it’s always available to help make your photos look great.

Snap Flawless Photos

Even the best photos can be spoiled by a simple blink, a blur, a smudge on the lens, or by harsh, overpowering light behind the picture’s subject. That’s where the Note9’s Flaw Detection function comes in. Once a photo has been snapped, the feature automatically scans it for flaws and notifies you if any are found².

The function helps users capture and save more memorable moments by ensuring that the picture they take is the best possible shot. Say you’re enjoying a special evening with friends and decide to immortalise it with a fun photo. Rather than realising later that your eyes were closed, with Flaw Detection you’ll be immediately informed of any flaws in your photo, so you can capture the memory with an additional shot.

Use The S Pen As A Remote For The Camera

The S Pen’s connectivity allows it to serve as an intuitive remote control for the Note9 that lets you easily manage key functions, including the device’s camera, meters away from the device. This means that when taking a selfie or a fun photo with friends, after launching the camera, rather than reaching for the shutter button (and possibly jeopardising your carefully framed shot), you can instantly snap your pic with a click of the S Pen’s button. A double-click will switch from the front to the rear camera, and vice versa.

Crisp Images In Any Lighting

Whether we’re at a restaurant, a concert, or simply enjoying a balmy evening under the summer sky, we’re constantly snapping photos in low-light environments. That’s why Samsung outfitted the Note9’s camera with an array of innovative technologies that allow it to produce stunning shots day or night.

Combining an F2.4 aperture lens with an F1.5, the brightest currently available on a smartphone, the Dual Aperture lens automatically adjusts to light just like the human eye, letting in more light when it’s dark and less when it’s bright to produce images that are crisp and clear.

The Note9’s multi-frame processing technology adds further clarity to photos taken under less-than-ideal lighting conditions. This technology, which combines several photos into one to create an optimal image, allows the camera to provide better HDR at night, and enriches the Live Focus feature with improved brightness and noise when taking pictures in low-light environments.

Capture More Moments In Epic Detail

The Note9’s camera also includes support for Samsung’s recently introduced Super Slow-mo function, which ramps the camera’s shutter speed up to 960 frames per second to allow users to record spectacular slow-mo videos. Four times slower than traditional slow-motion video, Super Slow-mo is powered by the camera’s Super Speed Dual Pixel image sensor, which supports much faster image processing thanks in part to its integrated DRAM memory chip. The feature also includes an automatic Motion Detection function that instantly starts recording as soon as it detects movement.

The Note9 allows users to transform 0.4 seconds of footage into approximately 12 seconds of Super Slow-mo video when taken in single shot mode³. Once a video is recorded, the feature automatically adds appropriate background music that makes the recorded moment even more epic.

More Customisable AR Emoji

The Note9 is absolutely packed with innovations that empower users’ creativity and self-expression, and the camera’s refined AR Emoji feature is one of the most dynamic examples of this. Capable of mimicking users’ movements in addition to supporting dozens of pre-set expressions, AR Emoji stickers offer a fun way to express yourself and inject personality into messages. The Note9 analyses your distinct facial features to generate a 3D avatar that matches your appearance.

The feature, whose face-tracking function was recently enriched with more landmark detector points, has been enhanced for the Note9 with an array of customisation options that make it easier for AR Emojis to copy your distinct style. With loads of new outfits and accessories to choose from, as well as the ability to fine-tune details like your hair style, skin tone and facial features, the opportunities for expression are endless.

Note9 users will also be able to customise the backgrounds of their stickers with an array of new options and enjoy access to Samsung and partners like Disney’s ever-growing roster of AR Emojis based on iconic cartoon characters—a roster that’s set to become even more fun and diverse with the feature’s open SDK (software development kit).

If any smartphone can capture our nation in all its glory, the Note9 is it.

^{1Accuracy may differ by settings and surrounding conditions.}

^{2Accuracy of Flaw Detection function may differ depending on surrounding conditions or subject. Blink detection works within 1.5 meters and a maximum of 3 people are detectable at the same time. Blur detection feature senses when the camera shakes and recognises face blur in the photo.}

^{3Video is initially recorded at 480fps and digitally converted into 960fps footage.}