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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 200MP ISOCELL HP2 Camera Features
Two weeks ahead of Unpacked, Samsung introduced the secret weapon of Galaxy S23 Ultra, the 200MP ISOCELL HP2 Camera sensor with some great features. It is the company’s most powerful mobile image sensor, which is capable of photography in any light condition.
Sensor Business Team’s Executive VP said that Samsung’s leadership comes from innovative pixel technologies that allow its sensors to go beyond the number and size of pixels. It will continue to open new horizons and solidify our presence in the expanding ultra-high-resolution sensor market.
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According to the information, this camera sensor has already entered mass production and is ready to launch with the next Ultra flagship. Let’s explore what new features this Samsung 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor brings to the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
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Sensor Size: 200MP = 108MP
Interestingly, the ISOCELL HP2 packs 200-million 0.6-micrometer (μm) pixels in a 1/1.3” optical format, which is the same size as used in 108MP main smartphone cameras. It makes higher resolution camera possible without a thicker camera bump on smartphone.
Tetra2pixel technology
Samsung 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor packs the Tetra²pixel technology, which merges up to 16 pixels into one. It can operate as a 1.2㎛, or even 2.4㎛ unit pixel.
8K @ 30 fps
With a frame rate of 30 fps in 8K video, you can record smooth video in rich detail. When you shoot 8K videos, the ISOCELL HP2 automatically combines four pixels into one to ensure you make the most out of the 1.2㎛ 50MP mode.
D-VTG technology
Samsung’s D-VTG (dual vertical transfer gate) technology enhances the appearance of colors and details in every pixel; even in some of the brightest conditions.
The 200MP HP2’s advanced deep learning algorithm makes your photos more expressive so you can experience clarity even after you crop or zoom.
Super QPD
ISOCELL HP2’s Super QPD function allows the sensor to use all its 200 million pixels for focusing agents in lot-lit settings, introducing fast auto-focusing, even in a dimly lit environment.
DSG feature
The Galaxy S23 Ultra allows you to capture photos in 50MP resolution through the 200MP primary camera itself. For the first time, there will be the DSG feature in the 50MP mode for superb HDR performance.
Smart-ISO Pro
The dual slope gain technology and Smart-ISO Pro create images and videos bursting with colors. You see less motion blur in the final result because these technologies are single frame-based. Thanks to the dual slope gain especially, the ISOCELL HP2 can create an HDR image as high as 50MP.
“Samsung’s Smart ISO Pro is an HDR solution that merges different levels of ISO readouts from a single exposure as part of allowing the camera to take 12.5MP images and 4K at 60fps video in HDR.”
For more, watch the official video below:
Samsung’s latest foldable phones come with Google Messages by default. The company has now revealed the reason behind this move on Galaxy devices. Samsung says Google Messages replaced Messages to foster RCS adoption.
According to AndroidAuthority, a source explained Samsung’s decision to switch to Google Messages as the default messaging app. The recently released Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 come with Google Messages with RCS enabled by default.
Looks like promoting Google Messages on Galaxy devices will boost RCS adoption. Samsung Messages isn’t already installed on newer phones. However, one’s stopping you from getting it on your Galaxy from the Galaxy Store.
While many apps support the RCS feature, Google Messages offer the best user experience. Making it a default messaging app is an effort to boost the adoption of RCS tech. Apple is also preparing to bring RCS chat functionality to iMessage for iPhones.
What Samsung source said:
- Even if messaging apps follow the RCS standard, the availability may be limited depending on which app the other party uses. That’s why we decided to make Google Messages the common messaging platform, allowing Galaxy users to communicate more freely. This also enables a messaging app to respond to changes of the RCS standard more quickly and efficiently.
Previously, Samsung devices launched in the US came with two messaging apps. This time, the company has removed the Samsung Messages. During the first setup, users are notified that Google Messages is the default messaging application.
Samsung SmartThings gained the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. The company has officially announced this major development in its global connected living platform.
SmartThings received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management systems. Certification reiterates that the SmartThings Cloud operates per international standards.
To be certified, a company has to meet the standard across a total of 123 detailed items, including policies for information security, access control for information assets, and incident response.
SmartThings receiving the ISO 27001 certification is the result of our sustained focus on the protection of information in a hyper-connected world with exponentially increasing intelligence.
Seungbum Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Device Platform Center at Samsung Electronics said “this is just another step in our drive to fortify the platform’s security. We will continue to find new ways to ensure that SmartThings’ personalized services are provided even more safely.”
BSI Prez says that they have recognized that the operation capability and security level of Samsung SmartThings is excellent. It will further boost trust in the SmartThings platform and strengthen business competitiveness.
ISO 27001 is the leading global standard for ISMSs and was established by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides companies with guidance to manage the risks to information assets systematically and achieve information protection goals.
Samsung Health app integrated the Dr.diary (Doctor Diary) glycated hemoglobin feature. The blood sugar management platform announced the launch of its glycated hemoglobin estimation functionality on Samsung’s Health application.
According to ETNews, Dr.diary announced the integration of a glycated hemoglobin level feature in Samsung Health. Galaxy users will now be able to check the estimated glycated hemoglobin level provided by Doctor Diary.
To activate the feature, Health app users will have to permit certain conditions of data in the Blood Sugar service. It is worth noting that glycated hemoglobin is a key figure for diabetes diagnosis, which users will find worth using in the Health app.
Established in 2017, Dr.diary is a blood sugar management platform. It analyzes and predicts the changes in glycated hemoglobin using its own algorithm. Earlier this year, the firm secured a patent for “glycated hemoglobin estimation based on blood sugar data table.”
Song Je-yoon, CEO of Doctor Diary, said, “With our predicted glycated hemoglobin level prediction algorithm being installed in Samsung Health, more people will be able to recognize their glycated hemoglobin level and manage their health more efficiently.”
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a standardized numerical value of the percentage of hemoglobin, such as hemoglobin, which has been glycated by glucose. Glycated hemoglobin reflects the average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.
Samsung Health (with Wear OS Galaxy Watch) users can conveniently check their estimated glycated hemoglobin level within the app and use this information to manage their blood sugar levels through diet and exercise.