Samsung has now stepped in to explain how theGalaxy S23and its other devices take moon shots.

The final image had more detail than the original image.

It’s based on the earlier article written in Korean, but translated into English for more clarity.

Person holding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Green and taking a picture

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That’s how modern smartphones capture all photos, not just photos of the moon.

So, are moon photos from Galaxy phones “fake” or not?

Well, this is sort of aShip of Theseussituation.

Comparison of moon photos with Scene Optimizer on and off

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Is it the same photo if it has been modified so much?

I would say so, but mostly because it doesn’t matter much for smartphone photography.

Source:Samsung,Reddit

Diagram of how moon photos are enhanced with AI

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