Google introduced Ultra HDR technology with Android 14, marking an important step in mobile photography. Despite some delay from Android phone manufacturers in adapting to the Ultra HDR feature, the S24 Ultra came out with the Samsung’s “Super HDR” feature.
Galaxy S23 series won’t have Super HDR
Samsung unveiled the Super HDR feature with the help of Google’s Ultra HDR format, initially offering it to Galaxy S24 users. Samsung states that the Super HDR feature is not only for viewing high dynamic range colors in photos but also enhances the colors in videos through the proprietary algorithms.
Google’s Ultra HDR image format is noteworthy as it is saved in .jpg format. When viewed on an HDR screen, the image displays with high dynamic range, while on an SDR screen the base image will be shown on the display. An Ultra HDR image comprises a base image and an HDR gain map, ensuring that bright areas in the image appear truly bright and the base image will be shown on SDR displays.
With the One UI 6.1 update released for the S23 series, Samsung extended the AI features present in the S24 series to the S23 series, but things won’t be same with Super HDR feature. S23 users will miss out on Samsung’s exclusive image viewing algorithms on Super HDR.
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