Samsung unveils Galaxy A80 with rotating camera

Samsung has unveiled the mid-range Galaxy A80 whose shining feature is a slide-up camera mechanism that can also rotate the set of three lenses to the front of the device.

Though Samsung has been revealing a series of innovative handset designs in its top-tier segment, the mid-range line is also gaining another member and, instead of folding, it has sliding and rotating mechanisms.

The Galaxy A80 that was announced Wednesday is designed for 2019, a time period that falls between the “era of the selfie” and the “era of live”. To capture both types of moments, the company equipped this model with its first rotating camera.

When a user activates selfie mode within the native camera app, the three rear cameras slide up via a mechanism similar to Oppo’s Find X and then rotate towards the front. This allows for selfies to be just as high quality as the pictures taken from the back.

Thanks to the camera lenses being able position themselves on the back of the device, there is no need for a notch. As a result, this 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen earns the New Infinity Display denotation, which was revealed for the first time earlier this year at the Samsung Developer Conference.

The intelligent battery learns your daily routine and adjusts the usage based on your activity. This allows the phone to work more efficiently and launch apps more quickly when you need them.

The Galaxy A80 launches on May 29. As of right now, no price has been announced.

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