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John Velasco

Samsung Galaxy phones have a hidden camera mode — and it's totally transformed my photos

Expert RAW mode on Galaxy.

Samsung makes some of the best camera phones around. Case in point, the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s quadruple camera setup that covers all the different ranges and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for its superb vlogging capabilities. While the hardware in its Galaxy flagships don’t disappoint, many people including myself forget about the software that powers them.

When I accidentally stumbled upon Expert RAW, a hidden camera mode in its flagship models, I discovered all the neat things it can do beyond the obvious of saving RAW photos — but it inevitably transformed how I captured photos. Even though I’m a confident photographer that frequently switches to manual mode, Expert RAW offers way more creativity.

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