Google introduced Ultra HDR functionality with Android 14, which allows users to capture and view HDR photos on their Android devices in HDR format instead of SDR. Some Chinese flagships already have a similar feature, but Samsung has not implemented it with One UI 6. However, some rumors claim that Samsung will implement a similar feature to Ultra HDR on its smartphones next year.
The news comes from a reliable informant Ice universe, which said that the Galaxy S24 lineup, due in January 2024, will support displaying HDR images in photo albums. If true, it would be a nice way to take advantage of the 2,500 nit peak brightness of the Galaxy S24 line’s display.
Leaked rendering of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Source: OnLeaks AND Smartprix)
Support for an Ultra HDR-like feature on the Galaxy S24 range will also improve the photo viewing experience as HDR images will not remain mapped to the SDR display’s gamma, thus maintaining the brightness, contrast and color gamut of the Original HDR. photo unchanged during viewing.
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