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Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP HP2 sensor outshines Samsung’s own previous 200MP HP1 sensor
The upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra will be the first Samsung device to feature a 200MP image sensor- Samsung’s ISOCELL HP2. However, there do exist devices that have a 200MP image sensor in them, for example- Xiaomi 12T Pro and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. Both of these devices feature Samsung’s ISOCELL HP1 image sensor. So, let’s find out how Galaxy S23 Ultra’s HP2 sensor is different from the HP1.
Informatively, the ISOCELL HP1 sensor of Samsung was introduced back in September 2022, and the ISOCELL HP2 was introduced recently. Both of them are 200MP image sensors, have better pixel binning technology, and are developed by Samsung itself. Despite having similarities, the S23 Ultra’s HP2 sensor is still better in quality and ability than the previous HP1 sensor; the reasons are provided below.
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Let us tell you that both of them are capable of better low-lit photography, but the HP2 will surely win the battle if the two compete. Because the HP1 sensor has the ability to transform into a 12.5MP image sensor with 2.56μm pixels by merging 16 adjacent pixels, but the HP2 sensor has two options to transform- a 12.5MP sensor with 2.56μm pixels and a 50MP image sensor with 1.2μm pixels.
Notably, the newly formed pixels are capable of more light absorption and sensitivity, which helps to take clearer and brighter photos even in low-lit and indoor environments. As HP2 indulges more developed technology, it will perform better in that field. Other than this, the HP2 also got Samsung’s new Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) technology, which will reduce the washed-out images captured in the brighter area.
As per the above-mentioned information, the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s ISOCELL HP2 image sensor can withstand the low-lit and brighter environments and still can provide better results; it will undoubtedly surpass the previous 200MP HP1 sensor. For those who are unaware, the HP2 sensor is also capable of capturing 8K 30fps and 4K 60fps videos.
Samsung announced its plan in the expansion of its plan to re-imagine mobile device security for business customers in collaboration with IBM.
The Korean brand ‘Samsung’ and IBM are partnering to enhance mobile security for businesses. Samsung Knox data integrated with IBM’s QRadar security system offers security teams a central view of mobile threats across the organization. Security analysts can identify and respond to smartphone threats quickly.
It seems that this new partnership runs more securely and without compromising user privacy. Increasingly, organizations’ IT and security teams are seeking to adopt a zero-trust framework. Samsung Knox offers SOCs with differentiated capabilities to ensure centralized visibility into mobile devices and their vulnerabilities and access to on-device danger detection to alert security observers early in the attack chain.
Typically, security struggles with random data from different gadgets, making danger detection and response difficult. Samsung and IBM are collaborating to merge Samsung Knox with IBM’s QRadar security system, which will surely enhance and add an extra layer of security. Security teams have the power to see threats across all Galaxy devices in one place. This new collaboration will enhance visibility and help organizations prevent security issues before they happen.
The Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile B2B, Samsung Electronics America, Brad Haczynski, stated that “Samsung Knox has been consistently recognized as the industry’s leading mobile device security platform* due to our comprehensive approach to protecting devices at the hardware and software levels. Working with IBM, we are excited to extend the power of the platform to SOCs to address the increasingly complex threats organizations are facing today.”
The Korean brand ‘Samsung’ is continuously working on its next HBM iteration and is now looking forward to a two-track approach for its high-bandwidth memory (HBM).
Samsung recently formed the HDM development team, which already moved into a permanent office from a task force in March and is now aiming to develop HBM4. On the other hand, HBM3E is being addressed by Samsung’s existing DRAM design team and is also expected to go into mass production soon.
HBM4 is the sixth-generation iteration of the memory chip, which is in high demand because it is being coupled with AI chips. LeeJung-base, Samsung’s head of its Memory Business, is guiding the HBM development crew. The brand is strengthening the team by reshuffling key staff. For HBM4, Samsung is gearing up to offer samples to customers next year and begin mass production in 2026.
Apart from this, the opponent, SK Hynix, stated that it has also decided to start mass production of an A12-stack HBM4 by the end of 2025. This points out the possibility of Samsung starting its production as soon as possible. The Korean giant disassembled its HBM development team in 2019, which gave SK Hynix an opening to take a huge share of the market through HBM3.
If the reports are to be believed, the brand is convinced it can retake the leadership spot through HBM4 and believes it can make it better than its rival. Plus, the giant thinks it’s a way of making HBM, thermal compression non-conductive film (TC-NCF), from its warpage-resistant qualities, which will permit it to produce HBM with higher stacks as compared to SK Hynix.
Another advanced technology Samsung believes it has is the Samsung Foundry. Starting with HBM4, the logic die on the bottommost layer of the HBM is expected to be made with foundry processes. Rival SK Hynix is planning to partner with TSMC for this.
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Samsung Introduces Australian-Inspired Map in Fortnite Creative & Clash of Commuters Competition
Samsung Electronics Australia introduced the “Clash of Commuters” to enhance the gaming experience, as it will deliver a Fortnite Creative experience.
It is a uniquely Australian map themed around public transport, featuring classic elements such as the Sydney train and even the Bin Chicken. The metrics say that almost 44% of Australian gamers play games while commuting. The latest “Clash of Commuters” permits them to play a Fortnite Creative map themed around public transport and efficiently defend the very place they game during commutes.
Taking Australian public transport as inspiration, Samsung Australia introduced a Fortnite Creative map. It serves the famous trend of Aussies gaming during commutes. The deal is that from May 2 to May 30,, players have the golden chance to win Samsung swag IRL by participating in the Clash of Commuters competition.
Gamers just need to defend an Aussie public bus across five checkpoints as it meanders through a dystopian Australian commute, complete with bin chickens and more. The players can also get bonus points if they find hidden Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra phones scattered around the map.
The aim behind mentioning the Galaxy S24 Ultra is just to highlight its power-efficient chipset and graphics as ideal for gamers such as Clash of Commuters. The player who completes all five rounds of the Clash of Commuters campaign in the shortest time will get a Samsung gaming pack worth more than $8,000, including a 55-inch OLED TV, Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
The recent research conducted by Samsung Electronics Australia highlights that smartphones are the most famous gaming device in Australia, with 26% of gamers choosing smartphones over consoles, 24% choosing desktops and laptops, and the rest of the others are 3%. 55% of Australian gamers appear to use gaming as a way to relax, with a third particularly using it to de-stress.
In Melbourne and Sydney, Samsung will be bringing the Clash of Commuters map to the Galaxy S24 Ultra at interactive pop-up activations. Players and passersby will be able to explore a post-apocalyptic public transport world and play the new map at Sydney’s Parramatta Square from Saturday 4 May to Wednesday 8 May, ahead of the activation heading over to Melbourne’s Southern Cross station from Saturday 11 May through Wednesday 15 May.