How to improve close up images with Galaxy S23

Last Update date : Mar 27. 2026

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The Galaxy S23 Ultra model has a close-focus enhancement that helps you take better close-up images more easily. 

View of close-up image.

Please note: Camera Close Focus Enhancement Supported models: S23 Ultra, S22 Ultra, S21 Ultra.

When you bring the camera lens close to a subject for close-up photography, the close-up focus enhancement function is activated, the camera lens switches to an ultra-wide-angle camera optimised for close-up shots. At this time, it may seem that the location of the shooting target (subject) has changed or moved on the camera screen.

If you do not want to use the close focus enhancement function, please disable it.

How to turn Galaxy close-up focus enhancement on or off

You can turn the feature on or off by selecting the close focus enhancement icon on the camera screen. 

View of close up focus enhancement turned on. View of close up focus enhancement turned on.

Step 1. Open the camera app and tap the close-up focus enhancement icon, when illuminated yellow, it is activated.

View of close up focus enhancement turned off. View of close up focus enhancement turned off.

Step 2. Tap again to turn off.

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