However, there was one problem with Samsung’s narrative. The device that filmed the Rihanna concert was not a Galaxy S24 Ultra. In fact, it wasn’t recorded with a Samsung phone at all. The video was shot by a two-year-old iPhone 13 Pro Max and to prove it, the person who recorded the video posted the metadata. The video includes a 10x digital zoom-in and a .5x optical zoom-out. Of course, the iPhone 13 Pro Max does not feature the Tetraprism periscope zoom lens that delivers 5x optical zoom on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Samsung praises a video that it thought was recorded on a Galaxy S24 Ultra
Until the metadata was posted, not everyone believed that an iPhone, especially a two-year-old unit, was responsible for the footage. “X” user “thetech_wiz” summed up the matter by tweeting, “A video shot on iPhone 13 Pro Max has sparked debate among phone (Samsung & iPhone) enthusiasts, with some claiming it must have been filmed on a Samsung S24 Ultra due to its zoom quality. The videographer has debunked these claims, but the Samsung fanboys are still in a disbelief. This just says a lot about how strong opinions, biases and brand loyalty could cloud someone’s judgement!!”
Metadata proves that the video was filmed by an iPhone 13 Pro Max
Honestly, a screw-up like this is not going to result in a surge of iPhone 15 Pro Max purchases. And frankly, it is not going to deter anyone who plans on purchasing a Galaxy S24 Ultra from buying the phone. It’s just a fun little story you can pass along with your fellow phone enthusiasts.
