Samsung Photography Academy

Practical tutorials, head-to-head comparisons, and the camera settings the pros actually use on their Galaxy phones.

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Samsung S23 Ultra Camera: Strengths and Weak Spots

How the Galaxy S23 Ultra camera handles each kind of shot, from 10x zoom to night scenes, with its specs, Expert RAW and Galaxy AI support and updates.

6 min read

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Features

Samsung S22 Ultra Camera: Known Flaws and Workarounds

The Galaxy S22 Ultra camera's known weak spots, from noise to soft night zoom, how to work around each one, and what Expert RAW, Galaxy AI and updates add.

6 min read

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Samsung S21 Ultra Camera in 2026: What Still Holds Up

Galaxy S21 Ultra camera checked in 2026: specs, what reviewers found at launch, Expert RAW support, the end of updates and who should still buy one used.

7 min read

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Samsung Galaxy Ultra Cameras Ranked: S21 to S26 Ultra

Six Galaxy Ultra cameras, S21 to S26, ranked on reviewers' findings, lenses, update support left in November 2026 and features like Expert RAW and Log.

6 min read

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Galaxy A55 Camera in 2026: What Reviewers Found

What GSMArena, SamMobile and DXOMARK found about the Galaxy A55 camera, its Pro and Pro video modes, Galaxy AI limits, updates and the A56 and A57.

6 min read

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Galaxy A54 Camera in 2026: Reviewer Findings and Settings

What reviewers found about the Galaxy A54 camera, the settings that suit it, One UI 9 as its last major update, and how it compares with the A55 to A57.

6 min read

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Galaxy A35 Camera Settings, Specs and What Reviewers Found

Best Galaxy A35 camera settings by situation, its real specs next to the A55, what GSMArena and Android Authority found, and who should still buy one.

6 min read

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Galaxy A15 Camera Guide: Blurry Photos, Settings and Limits

Galaxy A15 and A15 5G camera specs, why photos blur without OIS, the settings that help, what reviewers found and what to buy instead.

8 min read

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Galaxy Z Fold6 Camera: Common Claims Checked, Best Settings

Galaxy Z Fold6 camera claims checked against GSMArena and DXOMARK, with specs, best settings, rear-camera selfies, updates and the newer Fold7 and Fold8.

6 min read

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How to Get Better Photos From the Galaxy Z Flip6 Camera

Galaxy Z Flip6 camera guide with rear-camera selfie and Flex mode steps, settings by situation, what GSMArena and DXOMARK found, and the newer Flips.

6 min read

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Galaxy S24 FE Camera: Samsung's Claims Against the Reviews

What reviewers found about the Galaxy S24 FE camera: the 50MP main and 3x telephoto against Samsung's claims, Galaxy AI limits and the newer S26 FE.

6 min read

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Samsung S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra Camera: What Actually Changed

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra camera: specs, the 50MP ultrawide in reviewers' tests, video and Expert RAW changes, winners by situation and upgrade advice.

6 min read

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Date, Price & Specs (2026)

Galaxy S26 Ultra release date (announced Feb 25, 2026, on sale March 11), US and EU launch prices, the October 2026 US price increase, colors and specs.

5 min read

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Galaxy S25 Camera Guide: Best Settings by Situation

Galaxy S25 camera settings by situation, specs next to the S25 Ultra, what GSMArena found, One UI 8.5 and 9 photo features, and when to buy another phone.

6 min read

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Galaxy A56 Camera: Claims vs What Reviewers Found

Galaxy A56 camera claims checked against GSMArena and Android Authority, with specs, best settings, Best Face steps and whether to buy the A57 instead.

8 min read

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Galaxy S24 Camera Guide: Weak Spots, Fixes and Best Settings

Galaxy S24 camera guide with specs, the weak spots GSMArena and DXOMARK found, the settings that fix them, Galaxy AI and update status, and better buys.

6 min read

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Is the Galaxy S23 Camera Still Good in 2026?

The Galaxy S23 camera in 2026: specs, what GSMArena and DXOMARK found, step-by-step settings, Expert RAW and Galaxy AI support, and better buys.

6 min read

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Samsung S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra Camera: Should You Upgrade?

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra camera: f/1.4 vs f/1.7 main, the prism 5x, worse close focus, what DXOMARK and GSMArena found, US prices and upgrade advice.

6 min read

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Samsung S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra Camera: 10x or 5x Zoom?

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra camera: specs side by side, the 10x vs 5x telephoto, which wins in each situation, Galaxy AI and Log, and when to upgrade.

6 min read

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Tutorials

Samsung Moon Photography: Real Moon Shots, No Faking

Samsung moon photography guide: exactly how Space Zoom captures the moon, what's AI vs optical, and the settings that produce real, usable lunar shots.

5 min read

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Samsung Hyperlapse: Time-Lapse Speeds, Night Mode and Star Trails

How to use Hyperlapse, Samsung's time-lapse mode: the right speed for each scene, night hyperlapse and star trails, time limits and tripod habits.

8 min read

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Samsung Panorama Mode: How to Get Clean, Level Panoramas

How to use Panorama mode on a Galaxy phone, why panoramas warp or ghost and how to fix it, plus vertical panoramas, lens choice and viewing in Gallery.

7 min read

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Samsung Galaxy Photography Tips: 12 Quick Wins

Twelve quick Samsung Galaxy photography tips, each with the exact setting to change and a link to the full guide, from the grid to Night mode.

7 min read

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One UI 8.5 Photo AI: Photo Assist & AI Eraser Explained

What One UI 8.5 changed for photos and editing on Galaxy phones: Photo Assist, AI eraser, Move, Create, Style, the Private album and which phones get them.

14 min read

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