Samsung is set to reintroduce a 2x portrait mode feature in its S23 series camera through an upcoming firmware update, according to recent reports from renowned tech tipster Ice Universe. Samsung had initially removed this feature a few months ago, but the company is reportedly responding to user feedback and bringing it back.
Galaxy S23 to get 2x portrait mode and HDR fix in the upcoming software update
Aside from the portrait mode, the upcoming software update will address issues related to the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s HDR performance. Several users have reported camera issues in specific lighting conditions. A halo effect around objects is observed in low-light or indoor conditions when using the HDR feature, particularly when the primary light source is present in the frame. This issue arises from a combination of negative exposure value (EV) input frames containing identical contour patterns and the application of local tone-mapping (LTM) after HDR output. Samsung has officially acknowledged and promised to fix it in the next update.
The latest May 2023 security patch update for the Galaxy S23 series does not include the HDR fixes, so it is likely that the next or second May 2023 update will bring these changes. In addition to the HDR issue, the Samsung camera team is also open to suggestions for new features.
Previously, Samsung rolled out a system update for the S23 series in April, which brought several camera improvements and bug fixes. These included optimizations to the Gallery app, autofocus mechanism, Super Steady On mode, and Camera Assistant.
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