Samsung’s recent update hints at how AI will be integrated into the cameras of its Galaxy phones.

The One UI 6 upgrade from Samsung will deliver a slew of new photography functions to Galaxy phones, some of which will be driven by AI.

The upgrade, which is based on Google’s larger Android 14 software, is claimed to have started rolling out in some European nations and will arrive in the United States in the coming weeks. As recent announcements from Google and Qualcomm have revealed, AI is starting to play a greater role in smartphones.

When it comes to some camera-related features in One UI 6, Samsung looks to be stealing a leaf from Apple and Google. For example, AI Image Clipping allows Galaxy users to snip certain things out of images and transform them into stickers that can be put on other photos. Apple offers a function similar to this in its just released iOS 17 iPhone update. A GIF included in Samsung’s press release also shows the sticker being scaled after being copied onto another picture, which is similar to Google’s Magic Editor application for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Samsung is also expanding on its Galaxy Enhance-X app, which already has more photo-editing capabilities such as the ability to improve older photographs, akin to Google’s Photo Unblur. With One UI 6, that app will get new features such as Sky Guide, which utilizes artificial intelligence to identify constellations and stars after photographing the night sky.

You’ll also be able to use Samsung’s Single Take function in Enhance-X to previously taken films and photos with motion. Single Take is a camera option on Samsung phones that allows you to record many photographs in various styles at the same time by touching the shutter button once. Using Single Take, it seems that your phone will be able to extract the finest stills and clips from existing photographs in Enhance-X. Other software capabilities include the ability to correct blurriness in photographs caused by a dirty camera lens and to convert standard films into slow motion recordings by producing extra frames.

Apart from these AI-powered capabilities, the startup hopes to make camera use more comfortable. The update should enhance document scanning, and switching to a higher quality shooting setting in the camera app should be easier. If you often use camera settings, such as panoramic or portrait, you may save them straight to the home screen as widgets. In addition, Samsung is upgrading the layout of the editing tools in the camera app and adding undo and redo buttons for switching between modifications.
Samsung’s One UI 6 upgrade is just another indication that smartphone manufacturers are looking for new ways to integrate AI into existing and future devices. For years, AI has played a major part in smartphone capabilities such as speech recognition, language translation, and object detection in photographs. However, the success of ChatGPT has inspired increased interest in generative artificial intelligence, or AI that can generate material based on cues.

Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smartphone processor is centered on AI use cases and applications. The AI-powered photo-editing tools on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are the most notable differences between them and last year’s Pixel 7 series. According to Bloomberg, Apple is also working on new AI capabilities for iOS 18. With One UI 6, we’re getting a glimpse of how Samsung will integrate AI into its Galaxy phones.

Samsung’s mobile portfolio includes novel foldables as well as high-end flagships such as the newly launched S23 Ultra. If you’re eager to try out a new Galaxy, Tech Publicist has the top Samsung phones of 2023 covered.

Samsung is perhaps the most well-known name in consumer electronics, with a product portfolio that includes everything from home appliances to mobile computing to software and services. Even when we go into its smartphone lines, there are almost too many possibilities to count. And now that the Galaxy S23 has been announced, there are even more reasons to consider an upgrade if you’re a Samsung fan.

Having said that, Tech Publicist has tested, evaluated, and compared the best and worst Samsung Galaxy smartphones throughout the years, including the value-driven A-series, the flagship S-series, and the Z-series’ shape-shifting foldables.

Look below for my top selections for 2023 – the phones I’d suggest from Samsung. If you want to learn more about the newest Galaxy S23 models, visit our Samsung Unpacked site.

1. GALAXY S23 ULTRA BY SAMSUNG

Pros

• The most comprehensive smartphone experience money can buy.
• A dependable quad-camera system
• The rivalry is led by 256GB of base storage.
• S Pen stylus included for better functionality

Cons

• For some, a phone, particularly one with a cover, might be cumbersome.
• Rapid charging is still limited to 45W.
• More expensive than the majority of Android phones

Further Information

Samsung Galaxy S23 Extreme technical specifications:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
• Display: 6.8 inches, 3088 x 1440
• RAM/Storage Options: 12GB RAM with 256GB/512GB/1TB
• Rear Cameras: 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP 10x optical, 10MP 3x optical
• Front Camera: 12MP

The Galaxy S23 Ultra reigns supreme in the vast mathematics of the Samsung cosmos. It’s likely the most basic smartphone available on the market, let alone from Samsung, yet it takes the top position on our list.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra features a large 6.8-inch AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery that can last up to two days, a customized Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor to keep things running smoothly, and the venerable Samsung S Pen, which is ideal for taking notes, designing graphics, and even signing PDFs.

Being the latest and greatest also means that the S23 Ultra has the most recent developments in photography technology from Samsung, such as a 200-megapixel primary lens capable of producing the highest-resolution photographs we’ve seen on any Galaxy phone. If you’re like that, there’s also 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.

All of this is to suggest that, for the time being, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is our vote for the greatest Samsung phone overall. Who knows how revolutionary the company’s foldables will be this year, or what additional versions are in the works?

2. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 4

Pros

• Creative engineering wonder
• Armor Aluminum material for a lighter and more streamlined phone
• Water resistance rating of IPX8
• Support for the S Pen
• Better software designed specifically for foldables

Cons

• S Pen buy and store separately 
• Still pricey, but excellent trade-in offers exist

Further Information

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Technical Specifications:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
• Main display: 7.6 inches, 2176 x 1812 pixels
• Cover display: 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels
• RAM/Storage: 12GB RAM with internal storage options of 256GB/512GB/1TB
• Cameras: 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP wide angle, 10MP 3x telephoto, 10MP cover screen, 4MP under main display
• Battery: 4,400mAh

The 2020 Samsung Z Fold 2 established the standard for folding handsets that also function as tiny tablets. The Z Fold 3 improves on that phone by adding S Pen functionality and IPX8 water resistance, both of which Fold customers wanted. Samsung fulfilled customer demands once again with the Z Fold 4, improving the phone’s back cameras and compact factor.

While the cameras are not as brilliant as those on the S22 Ultra, the hardware is certainly better than any foldable before it. It also helps that the Z Fold 4 isn’t as big and hefty as its predecessors.

In addition to the additional back cameras, Samsung improved the under-display camera in the bigger Main Display to provide a more immersive viewing experience. In the background, there’s also Android 12L, Google’s software built for large-screen experiences.

3. SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP 4

Pros

• Superior materials, fit, and finish
• Water resistance IPX8
• Main display with a high refresh rate
• Affordably priced foldable
• Folds into a pocket-friendly size

Cons

• No telephoto lens
• In comparison to bigger phones, the battery is quite unimpressive

Further Information

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 technical specifications: 

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
• Main display: 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2640 pixels
• Cover display: 1.9 inches, 260 x 512 pixels
• RAM/Storage: 8GB RAM with internal storage choices of 128GB/256GB/512GB
• Cameras: Two rear 12MP, 10MP selfie
• Battery: 3,700mAh

Although the Z Fold 4 is still the greatest Samsung foldable, the Z Flip 4 is expected to sell the most and appeal to the most people. The clamshell handset is not only less costly than the Z Fold, but it is also more small and portable, with a more user-friendly learning curve.

Apart from the shape-shifting displays, the Z Flip 4 is pretty comparable to the conventional Samsung Galaxy S-series flagship, with a massive 6.7-inch AMOLED screen that’s clear and brilliant, up to 512GB of RAM for those high-resolution photos and movies, and a solid 3,700mAh battery powering everything.

Those who excel at social media and content production will like the Z Flip 4’s flexibility to flip between filming modes such as camcorder mode and flex mode. For even more customization, Samsung provides its Bespoke service, which allows you to change the colour of the Z Flip’s back plate, hinge, and edges.