Samsung takes mobile photography to 200 megapixels with Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung held its first in-person Galaxy Unpacked event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, unveiling a new premium smartphone and three 2-in-1 laptops, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a 200 MP The camera caught the limelight.

The new premium smartphones will be modeled as the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra. This is the last one on the short list covered here. This is mostly due to the wide camera module in the rear quad array built around a 200 MP image sensor.

Full-resolution images are possible, but sensors often combine 16 pixels for better light capture at an image resolution of 12.5 megapixels (although binning 4 pixels produces a 50 MP image). will be displayed). The main camera has an aperture of F1.7 and a field of view of 85 degrees. Adds 12 MP F2.2 Ultra Wide, 10 MP F2.4 Telephoto (3x optical zoom) and 10 MP F2.4 Telephoto (10x optical zoom).

Users can look forward to 8K video recording at up to 30 frames per second, optical image stabilization for run-and-gun shooting, and 360-degree audio recording with a pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds. Samsung hired award-winning filmmaker Ridley Scott to produce a short video titled Behold that shows off the Ultra’s camera chops.

The Expert RAW app gives users more control over key camera settings such as light sensitivity, aperture and white balance, while the Astrophotography mode makes it easy to capture heavenly images.

An algorithm-based multi-frame mode combines multiple images to reduce noise in low-light situations, enhances object detail and color tones, and an AI engine combines with stereo depth maps to improve portrait photography. Remote capture is also possible via the camera controller app running on the Galaxy Watch5.

Moving to the front, we have a 12 MP Super HDR selfie camera with fast autofocus perforated by a 6.8-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The screen features a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling for responsive visuals and is made with durable Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Samsung has partnered with Qualcomm to bring the Galaxy flavor of its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform to life, delivering a 34% speed boost compared to the S22 series handsets, along with a 41% faster GPU and more optimized It implements neural processing.

Real-time ray tracing for upcoming mobile games is supported, and a larger vapor chamber helps keep things cool when the action heats up. Ultra can come with up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

It runs Android 13 with Samsung’s One UI 5.1 and promises at least 4 OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates to keep you going for the long haul. The 5,000 mAh battery supports 45 W wired charging and fast wireless charging. The phone also comes with an S Pen that stows into the body of the phone between uses.

The S23 features a 6.1-inch FHD+ display, a camera array consisting of 50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide and 10 MP telephoto, with a 3,900 mAh battery, up to 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The S23+ model now has a 6.6-inch display size and a 4,700 mAh battery, but is otherwise pretty much the same as his standard S23.

The Galaxy S23 series handsets will be available from February 17th. The Ultra starts at $1,199.99, the S23+ starts at $999.99, and the S23 starts at $799.99.

The Ultra edition also led Unpacked sales of the new Galaxy Book3 series of 2-in-1 laptops. It features a timeless aluminum frame for a premium look and feel and boasts 3K (2,880 x 1,800) visuals thanks to the 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Ultra comes with H-series Intel Core-i7 or Core-i9 processor options and can use the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU for “studio-grade graphics.” System support is provided by up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

Connections are formed as Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, and USB Type A. Immersive Dolby Atmos sound is available via an AKG quad speaker system consisting of two 5-W woofers and two 2-W tweeters, as well as 1080p. A webcam with AI noise cancellation and dual mics are perfect for important video chats. The 76 Wh battery lasts up to 17.5 hours on a single charge.

Also available February 17th is the Book3 Ultra for $2,399.99, the Pro for $1,449.99, and the Pro 360 for $1,899.99.

Product page: Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23/S23+, Galaxy Book3 series