Samsung has announced that the Super HDR feature will only be available on devices from the Galaxy S24 series and onwards. This news was confirmed in a Korean forum post, where a moderator stated, “In the case of Super HDR, only the S24 model can be supported by AP and display is supported.”

Unfortunately, this means that older devices like the Galaxy S23 will not receive the Super HDR feature. What’s even more disappointing is that this limitation is not due to a delay in rollout but rather a hardware constraint.

But what exactly is Samsung Super HDR? This feature enhances your photos by boosting dynamic range using embedded HDR metadata, Display P3 color gamut, and SDR dimming, among other advanced algorithmic techniques. It’s similar to Google’s Ultra HDR introduced with Android 14. The difference is that S24 devices can apply Super HDR to photos taken with other Samsung phones, extending its benefits to every photo on the device.

Interestingly, some older Samsung devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 have received certain Galaxy AI features such as Circle to Search with Google, Live Translate, Chat Assist, and Generative Edit. The Galaxy S23 series shares similarities with the latest flagship lineup in terms of camera system and screen brightness. So it’s puzzling why only the S24 series can support Super HDR when older models are capable of handling some Galaxy AI features.

Could this decision be a strategic move by Samsung to drive sales for the S24 series? Or perhaps there’s some misunderstanding regarding device compatibility for Super HDR. What are your thoughts on this development? Let us know in the comments section below.