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Samsung Galaxy S20 camera features and tips, tricks

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Samsung Galaxy S20 introduces an entirely new camera system—powered by AI and with Samsung’s biggest image sensor yet—to bring out the best in every image and every moment.

With a next-level smartphone like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, you have everything you need to shoot, edit and share incredible social content quickly and affordably.

ALSO READ: HERE ARE EVERY ZOOM OPTION AND FEATURES AVAILABLE ON THE GALAXY S20, S20+, AND S20 ULTRA

The most dramatic change in the Galaxy S20 series is its innovative camera. The new and improved camera will make all of your photos stand out, whether you’re aiming for a professional look or just want to take pictures for fun.

HERE IS WHAT COMES ON THE DIFFERENT MODELS:

All 3 versions: One front camera, and Wide and Ultra-Wide capabilities in the rear camera.

Galaxy S20 5G: A 10M selfie camera and 3 cameras on its back. The main lens is 12M, the telephoto lens is 64M (with 3x optical zoom), and the Ultra-Wide lens is 12M.

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Galaxy S20+ 5G: A 10M selfie camera and 4 cameras on its back. The main lens is 12M, the telephoto lens is 64M (with 3x optical zoom), and the Ultra-Wide lens is 12M. It also has a Time of Flight sensor.

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: A 40MP selfie camera and 4 cameras on its back. The main lens is 108M, the telephoto lens is 48M (with 10x optical zoom), and the Ultra-Wide lens is 12M. It also has a Time of Flight sensor.

The S20 series’ cameras are packed with new features that are simple to use and will take your video and selfie skills further. It’s easier than ever to post exciting and personalized content to your favorite social media app with Single take photos. Enable Night mode when shooting outside in the evening, and use advanced zoom from hundreds of feet away without sacrificing quality.

COMPARE CAMERA FEATURES

All Galaxy S20 series’ front and rear cameras include Single Take for quick, 15-second clips and Space Zoom for magnifying objects near or far. Although you can capture incredible shots with each model, there are a few differences.

SINGLE TAKE: TAKE ONE SHOT, GET MULTIPLE FORMATS

You’ve heard of burst mode? Meet beast mode. With revolutionary AI, Single Take lets you shoot for up to 10 seconds and get back a variety of formats—meaning you can choose the best style for the moment without having to reshoot.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Single Take feature

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You can use Single Take to create photo clips of scenes, objects, and people. The camera’s AI will decide which images to capture to make a video.

HOW TO USE GALAXY S20 SINGLE TAKE FEATURE:

To start the camera, navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap SINGLE TAKE. Tap Capture. When Single Take is activated, the camera will utilize multiple functions at once, including Best Shot, Ultra-wide Shots, Live Focus, Filter, and Smart Crop. The videos will use motion photo, bounce and reverse, and Hyperlapse.

After you’ve taken your shots you can select a thumbnail, and then tap Favorite (the heart icon) to set it as your favorite of the bunch.

SINGLE TAKE selected in the Camera app

To access additional editing options with Single Take, touch and hold the thumbnail you’d like to edit. Tap Best shot (the crown icon) to set a clip as the best-looking photo. Tap Save to add the thumbnail to your Gallery and delete the rest. Tap Share to send your video or clips to friends or a social media app.

You can also create a movie by tapping Story Video Editor, and then choose from Highlight reel to show off the best moments from your clips, or Self-edited if you’d like to trim the video yourself. In Story Video Editor, you can customize your video by adding text or music.

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When using Single Take, the camera will capture up to five photos and four videos, depending on how long you choose to record.

NIGHT MODE – BRIGHT NIGHT

The new Galaxy S20 phones also offer improved lowlight photography, stability, and zooming functions. If you need to take a selfie or video while out with your friends after dark, use Night mode for a vivid shot without any distortion.

In low light, the pro-grade camera system captures multiple photos at once, merging them into one stunning shot with minimal blur and noise. With larger image sensors and AI, switching to Night Mode means you can shoot luminous nighttime scenes without flash, even in low light.

Pull off those large group selfies with steady capture that offers smooth images every time. When filming a video, you can turn on the improved Super Steady feature to help keep images as clear as possible. The frame will remain steady no matter how you’re holding your phone.

NIGHT selected in the Camera app with a nighttime scene in the background

ZOOM:

With the Galaxy S20’s Space Zoom technology, even when you are far away, you can zoom in close. Use up to 30x zoom on the Galaxy S20 and S20+ with Space Zoom, our AI-based Super-Resolution Zoom, or step- up to 100x Space Zoom, with the revolutionary folded lens on the S20 Ultra with 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom.

You can zoom in from at least 100 feet away using the Galaxy S20 5G and Galaxy S20+ 5G models and still capture the details on your subject. Use the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G’s advanced zoom while standing 300 feet away and still get that perfect, clear shot.

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Once you’ve taken your photo, tap the Edit icon to crop it. Touch and drag the corners of the photo until you are finished cropping, and then tap Save.

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Image: Galaxy S20 space zoom

8K VIDEO

Get the highest-resolution video on a smartphone. Samsung has revolutionized the resolution for mobile video, taking it from 4K all the way to 8K. That’s 4 times bigger than UHD and 16 times bigger than HD. That’s right, moving images that keep their super-sharp resolution even on your Samsung TV screen.

The Galaxy S20 offers stunning 8K video shooting, so users can capture their world in true-to-life color and quality. When you are done shooting, stream your video to a Samsung QLED 8K TV and enjoy a best-in-class viewing experience or grab a still from an 8K video and turn it into a high-res photo. And even the bumpiest videos look like they were shot using an action cam, thanks to Super Steady and its anti-rolling stabilization and AI motion analysis.

PRO MODE

Craft your content with a pro-grade tool set made for masters. Control the way you capture with the options at your fingertips in Pro Mode. Just like on a DSLR, you can manually adjust settings like ISO, shutter speed and exposure level to your heart’s content.

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MY FILTERS

Use the My Filters feature to create your own filters for your photos or videos. Take an existing photo that you like, and apply the colors and styles to another photo as you capture it.

If you’ve seen another photo with an effect that you admire, just add it to your Gallery and use it to make your own filter. Up to 99 custom filters can be created and saved to your phone.

My filters selected in the Camera app

And all the favorites that set new standards

HDR

Shoot photos and videos with brilliant, true-to-life hues.

PHOTO AND VIDEO BOKEH

Blur out backgrounds and add bokeh effects for artistic photos and videos.

SUPER SLOW-MO

The super-speed camera shoots up to 960 frames per second.10

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FRONT AND BACK 4K UHD RECORDING

Both front and rear cameras shoot in stunning 4K UHD, and you can seamlessly switch between the two while recording.

HDR10+ RECORDING

Color and contrast stay accurate in each scene with HDR10+ and Dynamic Tone Mapping.

AR DOODLE

3D creations track your face and the space around you for eye-catching videos.

3D SCANNER

Turn real-life objects into 3D animations.

QUICK MEASURE

It’s a measuring device on your camera.

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Chanakya Shrutam is the lead writer and Editor-in-chief at Sammyfans.com. He is experienced in the field of App development for Android, Machine learning, and graphics designing. Most of the time he writes news articles and stays in front of his computer but he also takes some time off to practice calligraphy with new fountain pens.

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Samsung makes upgrading to Galaxy S25 easier, boosts trade-ins

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra Comparison

Samsung is expanding its Galaxy S25 series trade-ins in the US. The company is offering decent trade-in credits toward the newly released Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra flagships.

Following the expansion, Samsung has started accepting Google’s Pixel 9 series. The pre-order period is now over and the new flagships are available at nearby stores and on the official website.

During the pre-orders, the Korean tech giant did offer up to $900 in trade-in value for select devices towards the Galaxy S25 Ultra, up from $750 towards the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung has added the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro under its Galaxy S25 trade-ins. The upper-tier models (Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold) are still excluded from the program.

You can check the trade-in benefits in the chart below:

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Eligible Device On S25 Purchase On S25+ Purchase On S25 Ultra Purchase
Google Pixel 9 Pro $350 $400 $650
Pixel 9 $300 $300 $550
Pixel 8 Pro $350 $350 $600
Pixel 8 $300 $300 $550
Pixel 6 Pro $100 $100 $250
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $500 $700 $900
Galaxy S24 $500 $600 $600
Galaxy S23 Ultra $500 $600 $750
Galaxy S23 $400 $500 $500
Galaxy S22 Ultra $300 $400 $600
Galaxy S22 $300 $200 $200
Galaxy S21 Ultra $200 $300 $500
Galaxy S21 $200 $200 $200
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra $100 $600 $600
Galaxy Note 10 $100 $100 $150
Galaxy Z Fold 6 $500 $700 $900
Galaxy Z Fold 5 $500 $600 $900
Galaxy Z Fold 3 $150 $150 $400
Galaxy Z Flip 6 $500 $600 $700
Galaxy Z Flip 5 $500 $500 $600
Galaxy Z Flip 3 $100 $100 $350
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max $500 $700 $700
iPhone 16 $500 $400 $400
iPhone 15 Pro $500 $500 $520
iPhone 14 Pro $400 $280 $400
iPhone 13 $250 $180 $250
iPhone 11 $120 $95 $120

Notably, these trade-in benefits are available only when you order the new Galaxy from the official Samsung website. The company hasn’t tagged a specific date for the offer to end or the trade-in program to be refreshed.

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 (12GB + 256GB) starts at $799 in the US. The Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra come with a price tag of $999 and $1299, respectively.

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Samsung’s foldable empire faces new global challenger next week

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Oppo Find N5

Oppo is bringing its new Find N5 foldable phone globally next week. The specs sheet shows that Find N5 foldable is going to be the most painful challenger to the Samsung foldable.

Samsung’s foldable dominance was harmed by Huawei’s entry last year. Meanwhile, Oppo is now hyping its new foldable as the world’s thinnest smartphone, taking aim at the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Oppo’s Find N5 is set to launch in China and Singapore on February 20. The teaser targets Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, putting them to shame given its sleek yet modern design.

Samsung has announced its new foldable phones in July 2024. The company has also brought a Special Edition Galaxy Z Fold with a slimmer design than the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Competition is intensifying in the foldable market where Samsung always maintained its lead. Rival brands are quite aggressive towards the market, raising the innovation challenge before Samsung.

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Oppo Find N5 Specs (Expected)

The device is confirmed to be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, IPX6/X8/X9 water resistance, a titanium alloy hinge, as well as 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.

Credible leakers revealed that the Oppo Find N5’s main screen measures 8.12-inch. It has a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

The same design is expected to launch as the OnePlus Open 2 in key markets such as India and the US. However, an official confirmation regarding the market availability has not yet dropped.

Notably, the phone’s camera carries a Hypertone branding. The side key doubles the functionality of a fingerprint sensor, apart from a dedicated alert slider.

Oppo Find N5 would launch in Cosmic Black and Misty White colors in the global market. Chinese consumers would get a unique Twilight Purple variant, probably featuring a plastic leather back.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to launch in Q2 2025 with some painful trade-offs

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Last month, Samsung showcased the Galaxy S25 Edge before its official launch. Since the tentative availability remains to be known, new input from a credible source suggests that the official debut is not too far now.

According to Max Jambor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might launch in Q2 2025. It will be Samsung’s sleekest flagship yet in recent years. However, some unbearable trade-offs are likely due to reducing the thickness.

Following the Unpacked, Samsung told media that the Galaxy S25 Edge might release sometime in April. The new Q2 2025 tip makes sense as the current quarter ends on March 31, paving the way for the sleeker model to go official.

Galaxy S25 Edge Specs (Expected)

The Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to have a slim design with dimensions: 158.2 x 75.5 x 5.84 mm, making it just 5.84 mm thick. The device could sport a 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone’s screen is said to be covered by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with 1.32mm bezels. In terms of optics, a 200-megapixel main camera and a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor, as well as a 12MP selfie snapper is likely.

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The upcoming S25 Edge might feature a lightweight Armor Aluminum frame. The smartphone will promise exceptional performance, thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip paired with 12GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

Last but not least, the device could have a 3,900mAh battery with 25W charging. Additional details include Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and a USB 3.2 Type-C port. Well, all these details are based on speculation and leaks, so the official specs could differ.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to be incredibly lightweight, super slim

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Galaxy S25 Edge is now the next big thing from Samsung. The dimensions of the device have recently been revealed and a new insight talks about the weight of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge.

According to IceUniverse, the Galaxy S25 Edge model’s weight will be lighter than the S25. Meanwhile, the source has not shared specific data about the phone’s weight in his latest X post.

Samsung has recently released the Galaxy S25 series smartphones. We have data on the dimensions and weight of the S25 trio as well as possible dimensions of the upcoming S25 Edge.

Dimensions and Weight

Leaked dimensions suggest that the Galaxy S25 Edge would share a form factor with the Galaxy S25 Plus. The height and width are very close to each other, while the major differences will be in-depth (thickness) and weight.

The Galaxy S25 weighs 162 grams, while the Plus weighs 190 grams and Ultra 218 grams. As per the leak, the Galaxy S25 Edge weighs less than 162 grams than the vanilla S25, pointing at a sharp downgrade in the battery capacity.

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Here’s a quick breakdown of all models:

Samsung Galaxy S25:

  • Dimensions: 146.9 mm x 70.5 mm x 7.2 mm
  • Weight: 162 grams

Samsung Galaxy S25+:

  • Dimensions: 158.4 mm x 75.8 mm x 7.3 mm
  • Weight: 190 grams

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra:

  • Dimensions: 162.8 mm x 77.6 mm x 8.2 mm
  • Weight: 218 grams

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge:

  • Dimensions: 158.2 mm x 75.5 mm x 5.84 mm
  • Weight: Less than 162 grams

The Galaxy S25 Edge may be just 5.84mm thick, slimmer than the 7.2mm Galaxy S25. The thickness data is based on the prototype that Samsung showcased at the Unpacked event.

The vanilla variant comes with a 4000mAh battery, and chances are high that the S25 Edge’s battery capacity may remain under 4000mAh.

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S25 Edge in April or May this year.

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Some Galaxy S25 buyers regret their purchase due to overheating

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Galaxy S25 is Samsung’s most powerful and smartest flagship lineup. The new phones are powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. Meanwhile, some buyers are thinking of returning the Galaxy S25 back to Samsung due to overheating.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 series on January 22. The company has announced the worldwide availability on February 7. This year, Samsung has started early delivery of pre-order units in various parts of the world.

Snapdragon 8 Elite comes with Qualcomm’s in-house Oryon CPU. The new configuration offers incredibly improved performance but at a cost. Some Galaxy S25 buyers spotted overheating issues with the newly released flagships.

While the S25 Ultra manages to handle heat generation, it is not the same case with all buyers and the other two models. The vanilla Galaxy S25 sometimes feels difficult to handle due to noticeable overheating during longer gaming sessions.

Yes, mine has been getting pretty hot to the point I can feel it through the case. I’ve had it since the 30th and it hasn’t gotten any better. I upgraded from S24 due to heating and now I might move away from the S25 if this doesn’t get fixed with an update.
– Sad_Being9869, Reddit

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Beyond that, some users noticed excessive heating during routine use and charging. It’s really a severe concern that the new premium smartphones are getting unbearably hot even in regular use cases such as web browsing and social media.

Following the release, the new phones are accused of overheating concerns. It seems the company’s larger vapor chamber cooling solutions are not enough to handle the heat generated by a 40% faster Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor.

Anyone else’s S25 ultra getting pretty hot during normal use and extremely hot when charging?
– jay8o99, Reddit

 

Mine too, it gets way too hot under normal use, haven’t tried it with games yet 2-3 days normal use
– Satoon71, Reddit

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Mine is absolutely roasting hot after doing simple things. It’s really worrying. I think I’m gonna return it if Samsung don’t issue sooner update for it this month.
– FieldOfFox, Reddit

Samsung would acknowledge the complaints and promise a software fix as it usually does. An imminent acknowledgment is likely as the volume of complaints is concerning and doesn’t seem an avoidable matter.

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