Galaxy AI


Galaxy AI is a collection of artificial intelligence features developed by Samsung Electronics for use in Galaxy-branded mobile devices. First released with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in January 2024, the system integrates both on-device and cloud-based processing to support features such as language translation, image editing, and content search. These tools operate within various Samsung applications and are intended to assist with everyday tasks.
According to Samsung: "In essence, Bixby is like a personal assistant ready to respond to your verbal commands, while Galaxy AI is like a smart companion that's always working to make your device smarter and your life easier."

Overview

Galaxy AI integrates Samsung's own AI models with external technologies, including Google's Gemini AI, to provide a variety of context-sensitive functions. These include tools for language translation, media editing, and task automation. They are available within specific Samsung applications.

Features

Galaxy AI includes multiple tools that apply artificial intelligence to specific user tasks, such as communication, notetaking, photography, and productivity. Each tool is categorized by function and operates within Samsung's software environment.

Communication

''Call Assist''

Provides translation-related features within the default Phone app on supported Galaxy devices. It includes Live Translate, which enables two-way voice and text translation during calls, and Text Call, which converts speech into real-time text and generates responses. These tools aim to support communication across different languages and offer alternatives to voice-based interaction. Text Call does not involve AI processing and is available on all devices supporting One UI 6.1 or later.

''Writing Assist''

A feature integrated into the Samsung Keyboard that supports tasks such as translation, sentence composition, and text correction. It offers tools for adjusting phrasing, grammar, and tone across supported apps, including messaging and email platforms. Suggested replies may also be generated based on context.

Interpreter

A translation feature on Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1 or later, offering real-time spoken and on-screen translations for two-way face-to-face conversations. It supports over a dozen languages and includes a screen-flip view so each speaker can read translations in their own language. Offline use is available with downloaded language packs.

Productivity

Now Brief

A daily summary interface introduced in One UI 7 and updated in One UI 8. It presents scrollable cards with updates such as weather, calendar events, smart home status, and hydration reminders. One UI 8 added a “Listen Brief” feature using on-device text-to-speech. Now Brief also serves as a visual output surface for Gemini Live, displaying AI-generated summaries and follow-up suggestions in card format. These cards are dynamically updated based on the user's schedule and app usage, and are accessible via the Now Bar.
It was firstly exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series, but with the One UI 8 update it was also released for the S24 series.

Now Bar

A customizable toolbar introduced in One UI 7 and updated in One UI 8, offering quick access to live activities, device routines, and app shortcuts. Now Bar includes real-time widgets such as Now Brief cards, and acts as the primary interface for launching Gemini Live. A Gemini Live status indicator may appear on the lock screen, showing session status and offering limited session controls.

Gemini Live

A multimodal AI feature included in the Galaxy AI suite, powered by Google Gemini. It enables interaction through voice, camera input, and screen sharing, supporting tasks such as object recognition, text translation, and content analysis. The assistant works with supported applications, with direct integration for Samsung apps such as Calendar, Samsung Notes, and Reminders. Responses generated by Gemini Live may appear as Now Brief cards, and the session status can be monitored and managed through Now Bar.

Note Assist

A feature in Samsung Notes that helps summarize content from meetings or lectures into structured formats. It can identify recurring phrases or key points and format them using built-in organization tools. The output may be used for reviewing or sharing, depending on the user's needs.

Transcript Assist

A function within the Samsung Voice Recorder app allows recorded speech to be converted into text. It supports additional features such as basic summarization and translation, depending on the content and system configuration. These tools are intended to improve audio processing efficiency within the app.

Cross-app Action

A feature that enables certain actions—such as search, translation, or event creation—based on selected text or content across compatible apps. It recognizes contextual elements and presents available options within supported Samsung and third-party applications.

Camera

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A software-based imaging system applies scene recognition and automated adjustments to improve visual output on supported devices. It can modify parameters such as color balance, brightness, contrast, and noise levels. Manual adjustment tools are also available for users who prefer direct control.

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A low-light photography function that uses noise reduction and exposure control to support clearer image and video capture in dark settings. It may also apply motion blur reduction depending on the scene and hardware capabilities.

Explore

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A gesture-based search function that lets users select on-screen content for related web lookup.
It can recognize elements such as products, landmarks, and text, and provides search suggestions within the current interface. This is intended to reduce app switching during contextual queries.

AI Select

A content-based suggestion feature that analyzes what is displayed on screen to offer possible user actions. Examples include suggesting wallpaper settings or creating short video clips from selected media. The feature works within certain Samsung apps and may vary depending on device capabilities.

''Browsing Assist''

A web summarization feature within the Samsung Internet browser that processes textual content to generate condensed versions. It can also translate supported content and is limited to handling text-based information. The function is intended to assist users in reviewing lengthy web content.

Photo editing

''Sketch to Image''

An image generation function that creates visual outputs from sketches, photos, or text-based prompts. It applies algorithmic filters to modify or complete the input and is compatible with tools such as the S Pen and voice commands. On the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the integrated S Pen can be used to sketch or refine inputs directly. Processing is supported by the ProVisual Engine including ProScaler, which enhances image processing through multi-frame capture, sharpness enhancement, and low-light optimization. The feature is available in apps including Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, and the Edge Panel.

''Portrait Studio''

A portrait creation feature that generates stylized images from photos or sketches using AI-based image processing. Users can apply effects such as lighting or background adjustments through touch or S Pen input. The function integrates with the Best Face tool, which captures multiple images in succession and enables the selection of preferred facial expressions. Technical features such as Auto HDR and the ProVisual Engine contribute to improved detail and lighting balance, producing higher-quality inputs for AI portrait generation. The feature is accessible in the Samsung Gallery app.

''Generative Edit''

An image editing function that allows users to remove objects, expand backgrounds, or resize content using automated generation tools. Modified areas are filled in algorithmically based on surrounding visual context. Related software options such as Expert RAW and Enhance-X offer additional processing functions, including sharpening, noise reduction, and camera shift correction. Hardware specifications also affect the use of generative editing; for example, the Galaxy S25 Ultra includes a 200 MP wide lens, a 50 MP ultrawide lens, and both 10 MP and 50 MP telephoto lenses with up to 5× optical zoom, which can provide higher-resolution source material for editing.

''Best Face''

A photo optimization function that automatically selects and composites the most favorable facial expressions of subjects captured in a motion photo. The feature analyzes multiple frames taken in quick succession and identifies faces with open eyes, smiles, or minimal motion blur to generate a single improved image. Processing is powered by the device's AI-enabled photo engine, utilizing frame comparison and face detection algorithms. Best Face can be accessed in the Samsung Gallery app through the choose best face icon displayed at the bottom of the image.

Video editing

Audio Eraser

A post-processing feature that allows users to remove background noise or specific audio elements—such as voices, wind, or crowd sounds—from recorded videos. It uses AI-based audio separation to isolate and reduce unwanted sound components. While primarily software-driven, supporting systems such as the ProVisual Engine improve visual clarity and reduce noise in source video, indirectly enhancing audio separation accuracy. The feature is available in the Samsung Gallery app and can be accessed during video editing.

''Auto Trim''

A video editing function that detects and selects portions of footage based on visual or contextual patterns, enabling the assembly of shorter clips without manual editing. It is supported by AI-powered video analytics that assess scene composition and motion. High-resolution recording modes, such as 8K video capture, provide additional flexibility for cropping and reframing segments during editing. Optical Zoom systems included in the S25 series also contribute to framing inputs.