Samsung continues its tests to integrate the new generation screenshot system with Android 16 into one UI 8. This feature, which is currently not available in public beta versions, works on indoor test structures. For the first time, the feature was reported to be noticed in the Closed One UI 8 structure with ZYF7 coded. This test version is delivered only to a limited number of developers.
The HDR screenshot support offers a technically important innovation, especially for content producers and users who care about image quality. To date, when the screenshot of HDR content on Galaxy devices, the image was recorded in the standard dynamic range (SDR). This meant that the recorded image loses the brightness and color range. With the new system, screenshots can be stored as PNG files containing HDR data.
HDR support is provided by special data maps called “Gain Map ilen integrated into PNG files. In this way, the image can be displayed with more accurate brightness and color values on HDR compatible screens. Samsung is estimated to have developed this system based on the infrastructure on Android 16. According to the information confirmed by Android Authority, the HDR screenshot feature has been added to the basic system components with Android 16.
HDR image support is one of the new generation screen technologies expected to reach the user with one UI 8.
Currently, this feature is not included in the Public Zyf3 Beta 2 version of the One UI 8. However, in the indoor version, the tests indicate that the tests reach a certain level of maturity. This feature of Samsung is likely to present in the stable version or in one of the subsequent beta versions. The timing of the feature will largely depend on the broadcasting plan of the One UI 8 and the level of harmony with Android 16.
To store the screenshot of HDR content in HDR format, can radically change the experience and sharing experience. Especially Netflix, Youtube or Call of Duty: Mobile The impact of the scenes presented with high brightness values and deep contrasts can be preserved in applications such as. This will provide better quality content for social media or professional uses. Although HDR -supported screenshots show their full potential on HDR screens, correctly protecting the recorded image data correctly.
This feature of Samsung does not have an official statement about when to offer one UI 8. However, the new generation of Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 models are expected to be introduced in July 2025. On the other hand, this feature is expected to be offered for devices that have already been included in Android 16 tests such as the Galaxy S24 and S23 series. The gradual presentation of updates is important to ensure the determination of the user experience.
HDR screenshot support on Galaxy devices can affect not only imaging, but also the quality of sharing. Especially on HDR -supported social media platforms, these content will be exhibited more accurately. In addition, there is also a useful innovation for professionals who analyze or color review through the screenshot. If Samsung spreads it to the wide device, the way the HDR is recorded may change in the Android world.
For now, the fact that this feature is only compatible with Android 16 -based devices shows that older Galaxy devices can stay out. However, the support scope can be quite wide, as most of the models that will receive the One UI 8 update will move to the Android 16 base. Especially in Exynos and Snapdragon processor models, comparisons for the performance of this feature will be clearly revealed in the future.
Although the HDR screenshot support seems to be a small detail, it directly affects the visual recording capabilities of mobile devices. This feature of Samsung will depend on the extent of all Galaxy users, the scope of One UI 8 and how much use of the infrastructure in Android 16. In line with the developments, this feature may also become a comparison criterion between Android -based devices.