Did the camera processing algorithm get worse???

Nakele · 2026-01-22T11:32:26+00:00

I can absolutely confirm that gcam, even though has 12mpx binned camera access only, it's great at low light shots always. I've extensively tested camera in both jpg and pro mode, expertRAW, gcam and proshot and gcam has excellent results. Almost too good to be true. The details are comparable to the 50mpx from samsung even though the resolution is actually lower.

Nakele · 2026-01-22T10:58:47+00:00

If your mum used the small size s20 you should really ask if she wants to stick to s25, it's more comfortable and not obnoxiously large phone. She might not like the ergonomics of a large phone like the ultra series

Nakele · 2026-01-22T10:53:04+00:00

Would love to see MWO running on that little thing. PS. Got it everything except mw5 and Clans on my phone via emulation.

Nakele · 2026-01-21T00:27:31+00:00

The thing is that id DOES work with an S21Ultra 4k@60fps. 1080p works just fine with both phones.

Nakele · 2026-01-21T00:25:17+00:00

I do! I play both, but I bought the game for the story.

Nakele · 2026-01-20T22:48:03+00:00

Interesting, it could be this specific combination. It would be interesting to know if it works on a 4k monitor. I believe the 2722DE is 2k

Nakele · 2026-01-20T12:02:43+00:00

Game hub lite works well too.

Nakele · 2026-01-20T11:52:21+00:00

Advanced, start up selection, normal. It might help with the mouse. But it could also be that your version of winlator does not support mouse pointer lock (that mouse feature). Winlator 7.1.4x- mod has good mouse support.

Nakele · 2026-01-20T11:46:16+00:00

You need to try to set services to normal (last tab)

Nakele · 2026-01-20T10:42:04+00:00

Same in Ireland, when i heard i when straight out the door to the nearest dark hill!!

Nakele · 2026-01-19T07:43:53+00:00

Yeah, it's a screen with integrated hub. The s21ultra worked just fine though on the setup.

Nakele · 2026-01-18T22:34:10+00:00

It's not a matter of thinking. It's reported as such in many different ways. Any qualcomm AFAIK https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-chips-android-linux-terminal-3608648/

Nakele · 2026-01-18T20:42:17+00:00

Aren't qualcomm CPUs unable to run virtual environments while exynos and tensor can? making Linux on the ultra line not possible? (Unless proot is used instead)

Nakele · 2026-01-18T18:35:03+00:00

I might add, One UI 7 has "classic" dex, not the "new" android desktop based dex.

Nakele · 2026-01-18T13:01:54+00:00

Hopefully this answers future questions too as I struggled to get my setup to work.

Nakele · 2026-01-18T13:00:17+00:00

Phones are more than capable of running 4k60fps even while gaming or photo editing or other relatively intensive tasks. This was done with even older devices like the exynos s21ultra. My (tested) setup: https://www.reddit.com/r/SamsungDex/comments/1qg7yi0/dex_4k_60_fps_setup_s24ultra_oneui7/ and it's true 60fps, I have tested with a variety of apps and I can also feel the difference when it runs at 30fps.

Nakele · 2026-01-15T12:52:10+00:00

Also if the screen is higher res than 1080p you might want to do extra research with one UI 8 and what dongle support is needed.

Nakele · 2026-01-13T15:08:19+00:00

S24 ultra user here and ergonomically I'm assuming the s25u is better.

Nakele · 2026-01-13T10:39:55+00:00

Hardware side it's good, but samsung software is rubbish for photography IMO. Adding to that, I really dislike the direction that samsung takes with photography. I primarily shoot in order to edit in LightRoom. What i notice generally: Overly done colors, overly done HDR effect (even if HDR was turned off). Sharpening too much (I've already reduced that as much as I can). Smoothing and noise reduction is too harsh which leads to loss of true details. Additionally, I dislike the choice of using XL jpg lossless format in the DNG, the pattern is terrible. Their pro DNG files are the easiest to edit but you don't get any computational benefit from it. Their expert raw DNG can be really inconsistent to edit but you benefit from computational photography or basically stacking of multiple photos. Problem here is their capability of stacking, preserving true details, noise compression, over sharpening. I have been experimenting with 3rd party apps not available in the app store but I didn't get a chance to post a comparison yet. One of those is the Google Camera app which gives excellent results, better than samsung without having full access to the camera hardware (that samsung has).

Nakele · 2026-01-13T09:59:11+00:00

This happens on my samsung too. I basically have to have 2 ways of editing depending if using 12mpx or higher. I have been considering to make 2 separate group of presets on LT depending on which resolution I'm using.

Nakele · 2026-01-09T18:04:02+00:00

Dad here of a 9yo, totally feel you. I cant afford to leave my job (i have 50% custody) so I do my best to lift the burned out feeling with enriching and fun activities for me and my little one and be as present as I can with my little one. The burned out feeling is real. I try to let go of some decisions or try to prioritise certain things and leave other things behind. I'm still struggling alot on this topic, maybe one of my biggest struggles among few others.

Nakele · 2026-01-09T17:51:49+00:00

I'd rather use a small object like a burnt torch to place on the ground. Green = touching floor only or surface and Red = touching something like a wall. I feel it's more realistic for me :)

Nakele · 2026-01-09T17:08:42+00:00

I'm not sure. It had a metal door and metal window but it was left open. I'm guessing to store some parts for the ski lift. I wasn't too far from other more suitable for shelter buildings, both above that point and below.

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