Samsung Galaxy A80 promo videos show off its rotating pop-up camera in action

The Samsung Galaxy A80 jumped to the front of the pop-up camera design movement with an extra action – rotating the rear camera to face forward. This makes it the first smartphone to offer 48MP selfies.

A triple camera experience that’s ready for live. #GalaxyA80 #SamsungEvent
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) April 10, 2019

The phone actually has a triple camera with an ultra-wide angle module and a ToF sensor that enables Live Focus. Here’s how that works:

Don’t let the background get in the way of your story, even in video. #GalaxyA80 #SamsungEvent
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) April 10, 2019

The camera also features the Super Steady stabilization mode from the Galaxy S10 flagship to keep your videos steady, even if you’re on the move:

Shoot super smooth live video like a pro, without being a pro. #GalaxyA80 #SamsungEvent
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) April 10, 2019

Here’s another look at the rotation action:

#GalaxyA80 is for Rotating Camera.
Epic on both sides.
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) April 10, 2019

Galaxy A is for live.
Meet the new #GalaxyA.
Built for the Era of Live.
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) April 10, 2019

The Galaxy A80 is Samsung’s third phone to use the 25W Super Fast Charging:

Super fast charging technology so nothing will hold you back. #GalaxyA80 #SamsungEvent
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) April 10, 2019

The phone will be available in three colors:

Design that’s easy to hold, colors that easily stand out. #GalaxyA80 #SamsungEvent
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) April 10, 2019

To know more about the Samsung Galaxy A80 check out our hands-on review.