Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the top-end variant among the three models Samsung announced recently. One area where the S20 Ultra excels over the Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus is the camera configuration. The Galaxy S20 Ultra’s camera system includes a huge 108-megapixel sensor and a periscope telephoto lens that Samsung claims can be used at up to 100x zoom. But early reviews of the S20 Ultra have shown that the camera isn’t all that impressive.
Reviews from publications such as PC Mag and Input have highlighted that the autofocus system is unreliable, often taking a long time to lock onto a subject and sometimes failing to do so. The Verge also confirms having similar issues on the unit. The camera also exhibits aggressive image processing in certain situations, with a tendency to excessively smooth out skin.
Samsung has now released a response, saying it’s working on an update to improve the camera, though it doesn’t acknowledge any specific problem or confirm when the fixes will be available. In a statement to the Verge, Samsung stated; “The Galaxy S20 features a groundbreaking, advanced camera system. We are constantly working to optimize performance to deliver the best experience for consumers. As part of this ongoing effort, we are working on a future update to improve the camera experience.”
Apart from the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus cameras have also received some knocks for being promoted as having a telephoto lens when in reality it didn’t.
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