Though the Galaxy S24 series arrives with some notable hardware upgrades, the primary highlight of these smartphones is Galaxy AI. Samsung has introduced a range of useful software features utilizing artificial intelligence.
Introducing Instant Slow-mo
One of these features is ‘Instant Slow-mo’. It can convert any regular video into a slow-motion video.
This feature has been now confirmed for a handful of older phones and tablets.
Compatibility and Supported Formats
In an official community post, Samsung has revealed that the Instant Slow-mo feature will be available for the following older devices:
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9
Additionally, the company has disclosed that the feature will be compatible with more video types. Currently, it is limited to 8-bit videos ranging from 720p to 8K resolution. Also, only the .mp4 file format is supported for now.
But shortly, it will be not only compatible with 10-bit videos but also with 480p resolution and .mov extension.
Samsung says that the feature works only on devices featuring at least a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC or a newer flagship chip. Therefore, don’t expect it to arrive on even older smartphones and tablets.
Rollout and Availability
The Instant Slow-mo feature is expected to roll out for the aforementioned devices with the One UI 6.1 update. Previously, the company had revealed that the latest One UI will be pushed to eligible devices by the end of H1 2024.
