- The July 2023 update for the Galaxy S23 series removed the option of high-bitrate 8K video recording.
- Users claim they could previously record 8K30fps video at 200Mbit/s but can now do so only at 80Mbit/s.
- It is not possible to downgrade your firmware to get the setting back.
The phones within the Galaxy S23 series are some of the most powerful smartphones you can buy in 2023. When you pay top dollar for a smartphone, you expect top features for the best possible experience. One of the hyped features of the Galaxy S23 was its improved 8K video recording capabilities, allowing users to record at 30fps at a glorious 200Mbit/s bitrate as per user claims. For some users, this feature mattered. But it seems Samsung has had a change of heart, as the company has seemingly lowered the bitrate for 8K video recording on the Galaxy S23 series.
According to a report by Piunikaweb, citing multiple posts by users on Reddit, Twitter, and beyond, the July 2023 update for the Galaxy S23 series has quietly disabled the “high bitrate videos” option within the camera app.