Published Oct 25, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Jamaluddeen is a features contributor at Android Police, where he dissects Android phones and tablets. He made his first contribution to the site in 2023, where he left his mark on 80+ buyer’s guide articles, helping tech lovers make informed buying decisions.

He’s a B.Eng. (Mechanical) finalist, and when not rummaging through the Android ecosystem, you’ll find him extending his frontiers with non-fiction books on science, productivity, persuasion, communication, artificial intelligence, and more.

I rarely take photos. But when I do, I want excellent results that match my preferences.

For face shots, Samsung's default camera rarely gets there. It mostly over-smoothens my face and makes my dark skin look lighter.

However, Samsung's other camera app, Expert RAW, makes my face look much more natural , even with everything on Auto.

Still, it's missing three things that keep me going back to the default camera.…