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Samsung HPX 200MP camera launched for Galaxy S23 Ultra with Tetra²pixel, 0.56μm small pixels
On October 20, Samsung introduced the new 200MP image sensor (mobile camera) named ISOCELL HPX. It’s the third 200MP camera from the company after the ISOCELL HP1 and ISOCELL HP3.
The brand new HPX 200MP camera sensor might debut with the next-gen Samsung flagship smartphone – Galaxy S23 Ultra. Compared to the HP1 and HP3, it boasts some advanced capabilities for photography.
The company says images captured by Samsung’s new ISOCELL HPx 200MP camera sensor can maintain 12.5MP sharpness even when enlarged to four times the size of the original image.
However, the new 200MP ISOCELL HPX continues the Korean tech giant’s smallest 0.56μm pixel. The Deep Trench Isolation technology increases sensitivity to capture clear and vivid images by separating each pixel individually.
Moreover, the 0.56μm pixel size can also reduce the area of the camera module by 20%, making the body of the smartphone thinner and smaller in order to maintain the design of the flagship.
Thanks to the Tetra²pixel (sixteen pixels in one) technology, Samsung ISOCELL HPX can automatically switch to 3 lighting modes according to light conditions, which are as follows:
- In a well-lit environment, the pixel size remains at 0.56μm, delivering 200MP
- In a low-light environment, the pixels are converted to 1.12μm, presenting 50MP
- In low-light environments, sixteen pixels are combined into one, resulting in a 2.24μm – 12.5-megapixel sensor
The company claims that the Tetra²pixel tech allows ISOCELL HPX to provide a good shooting experience in low light conditions, and even in the case of limited light sources.
Furthermore, the ISOCELL HPX also equips the Super QPD AF solution to enable ultra-fast and ultra-precise AF. It uses micro-lens overlaid on four adjacent pixels, and the sensor can achieve fast and precise focusing by detecting horizontal and vertical phase differences.
ISOCELL HPX provides users with different video shooting options as part of allowing users to shoot 8K video at 30fps, and supports seamless dual HDR (High Dynamic Range) in 4K and FHD (Full HD) modes.
Samsung also noted that the Smart ISO Pro technology gives the ISOCELL HPX a high dynamic range and the ability to capture virtually unlimited color combinations.
Single-frame progressive HDR (Staggered HDR), powered by Smart ISO Pro technology, captures shadows and highlights in the scene at three different exposures: low, medium, and high, depending on the shooting environment.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 pricing have been tipped for the Europe region. The phones will launch next month, while price-related information has already started to pop up online.
According to SmartPrix, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be priced at €2200 for 256GB, €2330 for 512GB, and €2580 for 1TB. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 could cost €1330 for 256GB and €1450 for 512GB variants.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Europe Price [Leaked]
- 12GB+256GB: €2200
- 12GB+512GB: €2330
- 12GB+1TB: €2580
Galaxy Z Flip 6 Europe Price [Leaked]
- 12GB+256GB: €1330
- 12GB+512GB: €1450
This pricing information is for certain European countries. It should be noted that local VAT and charges make differences in the prices. Converting Euro to USD for any other currency would also present misleading price info.
It’s worth noting that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will be introduced on July 10 in Paris. The company has started pre-reservation, which offers exciting discounts, early access to exclusive colors and free Samsung Credit.
Also Read – Galaxy S25 Ultra Design
Galaxy S25 Ultra might ditch sharp corners in favor of rounded ones. It has been revealed by a Samsung insider who has a pretty good track record of revealing information about upcoming Galaxy products.
After three years, the Galaxy S Ultra might get rounded corners back. It is expected that the boxy design won’t be completely abandoned, but the corners would be made slightly rounded for an enhanced in-hand feel.
Also Read – One UI 7
Samsung officially announced this year’s Developer Conference will take place in early October. On the first day of the Conference, the company will introduce the One UI 7 advancements and features for Galaxy consumers.
Meanwhile, we will likely have our first look at the new software by August. Samsung might announce the One UI Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series, bringing the Android 15 operating system.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra could be equipped with anti-reflective screen technology. The smartwatch is rumored to use anti-reflective coating, an identical feature to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Ahead of the launch, crucial information about the wearable has been tipped.
According to the info, Samsung might pack the Galaxy Watch Ultra with anti-reflective coating on the screen. It would result in a greatly enhanced user experience over rivals. Apple’s iPhone is already defeated by the S24 Ultra in terms of screen visibility and color vibrance.
For the S24 Ultra, Samsung collaborated with Corning to develop an exclusive Gorilla Armor glass. It significantly reduces reflection and features extra durability. The lower the outside reflection, the better the display will screen colors and hues to the user.
Well, the Galaxy Watch Ultra could feature an anti-reflective coating. Whether it will be a Corning glass or coating material developed by Samsung remains to be known. However, it would be a major upgrade to the Ultra smartwatch, making it stand apart.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is set to feature an anti-reflective coating.
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Samsung will hold the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. The Galaxy Watch Ultra will launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Ring and Buds 3 series. These products are rumored to hit market shelves in the third week of the next month.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 price and specifications revealed on Amazon Canada website. The e-commerce site briefly listed the upcoming Samsung smartwatch. While the page is no longer live, netizens with eagle eyes managed to capture enough screenshots.
According to the info, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 may come with a price tag of $358.55 CAD in Canada. It translates to about $299 in the United States, similar to the Galaxy Watch 6 price. The listing also confirmed that the wearable will launch on July 10.
Interestingly, the upcoming Galaxy smartwatch may feature 128GB internal storage. Apart from the new 3nm Exynos chipset, the wearable may be equipped with Enhanced BioActiveSensor2. Integration of Galaxy AI will make health monitoring even more accurate.
The upgraded BioActiveSensor will offer features like:
- Advanced heart rate monitoring
- Blood oxygen level readings
- Sleep quality analysis
- Stress monitoring
- Various workout modes to suit all fitness levels
Galaxy AI-powered features could include AI Powered Sleep, AI Powered Exercise, and AI Powered Communication. Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch operating system will also bring functional improvements and reliable performance.
Samsung is expected to hold the Galaxy Unpacked event next month in Paris. Earlier, a report claimed that the products would hit the market shelves in late July itself. It will be the first time when Samsung’s H2 Unpacked products will be available in July.