Samsung S9 Camera: Portrait Mode Available?

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a highly anticipated smartphone, with many expecting significant upgrades from the previous model, the Galaxy S8. One of the key features that consumers now look for in a new smartphone is portrait mode, which allows for a blurred background and a sharp focus on the subject. However, it has been confirmed by Samsung's PR team that the Galaxy S9 does not have portrait mode on either its front or rear cameras. This is due to the phone's reliance on dual cameras to achieve this effect, and only the S9+ model has dual rear cameras.

The Galaxy S9 does not have a portrait mode

The S9's front-facing camera is 8MP, the same as most recent Samsung devices at the time of its release. This is disappointing because the Galaxy S8's front-facing camera was already one of the worst performers compared to other flagship smartphones on the market.

The S9 does have a feature called 'Selfie Focus', which is meant to be a stand-in for Portrait Mode. However, initial testing suggests that it is not very effective.

The Galaxy S9's main rear camera is also missing Live Focus, which is Samsung's version of Portrait Mode. This feature is only available on the S9+, which has dual rear cameras.

The absence of Portrait Mode on the Galaxy S9 is surprising, as it is a highly demanded feature that is now expected on flagship phones. It also puts Samsung at a significant disadvantage compared to competitors like Apple and Google, whose phones can shoot Portrait Mode selfies with just one camera.

The S9+ has live focus, which is essentially portrait mode

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are missing some upgrades that you would expect from the company. One of the most notable absences is the lack of a portrait mode on the S9 for both the front and rear cameras. This is because the S9 only has a single rear camera, whereas the S9+ has dual rear cameras.

Portrait mode is a function used when taking photos of a single subject. The camera automatically uses a large aperture to keep the background out of focus, highlighting the subject by using a narrow depth of field. This mode has become a feature that consumers now demand, so its absence from the S9 is surprising.

However, the S9+ has a similar feature called Live Focus, which is essentially portrait mode. Live Focus allows the camera to capture the subject and the background separately, creating an out-of-focus effect with the subject in sharp focus. To use Live Focus on the S9+, first, navigate to the Apps list and tap the Camera app. Then, tap LIVE FOCUS on the preview screen. Focus on your subject by adjusting the background blur level and take your photo. You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with Live Focus after you've taken it. Simply select the photo in your Gallery, tap Adjust Background Blur, and use the adjustment bar to change the blur level.

While the S9 doesn't have Live Focus, there is a workaround to add portrait mode to the phone. You can download the Google Cam app port APK for Samsung phones, which will give you access to portrait mode.

The S9 has a portrait mode stand-in called 'Selfie Focus'

The Samsung Galaxy S9 does not have a portrait mode for either its front or rear camera. This is because the phone is reliant on dual cameras to achieve the portrait mode effect, and the S9 only has a single rear camera. The S9+ model, however, does have portrait mode, which Samsung calls "Live Focus".

The S9 does have a portrait mode stand-in called "Selfie Focus" for the front-facing camera. This feature is also available on the S9+ model. It is important to note that this is not true portrait mode, and the results may vary.

To use Selfie Focus on the S9, first, open the Camera application and switch to the front-facing camera. Then, locate and switch to Selfie Focus on the left side of the interface. Line up your shot and take a selfie.

There is also a way to add portrait mode to the rear camera of the S9. This can be done by downloading the Google Cam app port APK for Samsung phones. After downloading, follow these steps:

• Tap the hamburger menu on the top left and tap on settings.
• Go to BSG Mod settings.
• Select Model as Nexus 6 and turn on the toggle next to "Portrait mode on all models".
• Exit or kill the Google camera app and reopen it.
• Press the menu button and you will find the option for portrait mode.

It is worth noting that the portrait mode option may be unstable. If this is the case, you can turn off the "Portrait mode on all models" option in the BSG Mod settings. Then, kill and restart the app, and select the lens blur option from the menu.

The S9 does not have a real Portrait Mode like the S9+

The Samsung Galaxy S9 does not have a real Portrait Mode like the S9+. Portrait Mode is a function used when taking photos of a single subject. It automatically uses a large aperture to keep the background out of focus, highlighting the subject by using a narrow depth of field. The S9+ achieves this with its dual rear cameras, but the S9 does not have this feature.

The S9 does have a Portrait Mode stand-in called 'Selfie Focus', which can be used to take portrait-style selfies. However, it is not a true Portrait Mode, and the mode's functionality is inconsistent.

The S9 also has a Live Focus feature, which allows the camera to capture the subject and the background separately, creating an out-of-focus photo with the focus on the subject. This feature is recommended for use in well-lit areas, with the subject positioned about 1-1.5m away from the camera lens.

While the S9 does have some features that can mimic Portrait Mode, it does not have the same capabilities as the S9+ when it comes to taking portrait-style photos.

You can add portrait mode to the Galaxy S9

The Samsung Galaxy S9 does not have a Portrait Mode on either its front or rear camera. This is because the phone is reliant on dual cameras to achieve this effect, and only the S9+ has dual rear cameras. However, there is a way to add portrait mode to the Galaxy S9.

The Live Focus feature on the Galaxy S9 allows the camera to capture the subject and the background separately, creating an out-of-focus photo with the focus on the subject. While this is not the same as Portrait Mode, it can be used to create a similar effect. To use Live Focus, follow these steps:

• Navigate to the Apps list and tap Camera.
• On the preview screen, tap Live Focus to use the Live Focus feature.
• Focus on a particular subject by dragging the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level.
• Tap the camera icon to take a photo.

You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live Focus feature in your gallery. Open the photo, tap "Adjust Background Blur", and then drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level. Tap to save the photo.

Additionally, you can download the Google Cam app port APK for Samsung phones to add portrait mode to the Galaxy S9. Here are the steps:

• Download the Google Cam app port APK for Samsung phones.
• Tap the hamburger menu on the top left and tap on Settings.
• Go to BSG Mod Settings.
• Select Model as Nexus 6 and turn on the toggle next to "Portrait mode on all models".
• Exit or kill the Google Camera app.
• Open the app again, press the menu button, and you will find the option for Portrait Mode.

Please note that the Portrait Mode option may be a little unstable. If you find this to be the case, you can turn off the "Portrait mode on all models" option in the BSG Mod Settings, kill and restart the app, and then select the Lens Blur option from the menu.

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