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Samsung ISOCELL GNK 50MP camera launched with ultra-fast autofocus, pro-grade nightography
Samsung silently listed a new ISOCELL image sensor on its official website. The newly debuted Samsung ISOCELL GNK camera sensor brings 50MP resolution, ultra-fast autofocus, pro-grade low light photography, and improvements over the existing sensor.
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Equipped with Dual Pixel Pro and advanced HDR technology, the new Samsung ISOCELL GNK 50MP camera is built to express highly dynamic scenes to the fullest. Recent developments don’t indicate that the Galaxy S24/Plus will ship with this new image sensor.
Samsung ISOCELL GNK 50MP Camera Specifications
Effective Resolution
- 8,160 x 6,144 (50MP)
Pixel Size
- 1.2μm
Optical Format
- 1/1.3″
Color Filter
- Dual Tetrapixel RGB Bayer Pattern
Normal Frame Rate
- Up to 24fps @full 50MP
- 90fps @12.5MP
Video Frame Rate
- 30fps @ 8K, 120fps @ 4K,
- 240fps @ FHD
Shutter Type
- Electronic rolling shutter
ADC Accuracy
- 10-bits
Supply Voltage
- 2.2V for analog,
- 1.8V for I/O,
- 0.9V for digital core supply.
Operating Temperature
- -20℃ to +85℃
Interface
- 4 lanes(2.5Gbps per lane) D-PHY
- 3 lanes (4.0 Gsps per lane) C-PHY
Chroma
- RGB
Auto Focus
- Dual Pixel Pro (PDAF)
HDR
- Staggered HDR,
- Smart-ISO Pro
Output Formats
- RAW8/10/12/14
Analog Gain
- [email protected] and x72@50MP
Create vivid, lifelike images
Staggered HDR technology in collaboration with three different ISO modes enhances ISOCELL GNK’s HDR performance by producing images with a dynamic range of up to 102dB.
The single frame-based Smart-ISO Pro also improves dynamic range while minimizing motion artifacts, creating images with color depth as high as 14-bit.
On point autofocus
Experience ultra-fast autofocus. Packed with two photodiodes per pixel, ISOCELL GNK’s Dual Pixel Pro autofocus compares the phase difference in both the top and bottom and left and right directions. The sensor quickly focuses on objects in motion wherever they are in the frame.
Cinematic and dynamic
Capture your precious moments with impeccable detail. ISOCELL GNK lets you record 8K video at 30fps with minimal loss in the field of view. It also supports autofocus and HDR video in FHD mode with frame rates as high as 240fps.
Pro-grade low light photography
Experiment in any lighting conditions. In dim-lit situations, four neighboring pixels are merged into an even bigger 2.4μm pixel, achieving higher light sensitivity.
Building on on-chip remosaic technology, ISOCELL GNK maximizes the benefit of Tetrapixel in bright lighting conditions to produce 50MP images with exceptional quality.
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.