It’s Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2026, and if you’ve been snapping photos on your phone lately, you might technically be a world record holder. Samsung India just snagged two Guinness World Records for their massive “#WithGalaxy” campaign, proving that India’s obsession with mobile photography is officially off the charts.
The thing is, we aren’t just talking about a few selfies; it’s a massive “visual mosaic” of the country. Or nothing.
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The Record-Breaking Snapshot: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where tech meets national pride. Here’s the ground reality from the Samsung presentation ceremony:
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The Double Record: They didn’t just get one; they bagged two. One for the Largest Smartphone Photography Competition and another for the Most Contributions to an Online Photo-based Artwork.
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The Numbers Game: Running from late December to Republic Day (Jan 26), they collected 31,331 submissions. Let’s be real—that’s a lot of storage space. Every single one was shot on a Galaxy S Series device. Those too.
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The “Kabir Khan” Factor: The project wasn’t just a random contest; filmmaker Kabir Khan (of 83 and Bajrangi Bhaijaan fame) anchored the whole thing. He worked with 30 regional photographers to make sure every corner of India was represented.
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The Four Themes: They split the entries into Faces, Sights, Spirit, and Colours of India. And here’s the kicker—it wasn’t just professionals. It was regular people documenting “everyday moments” that eventually formed a massive digital art piece. Or nothing.
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Samsung #WithGalaxy: The 2026 Milestones
| Achievement | Detail |
| Total Submissions | 31,331 original photos. |
| Primary Device | Samsung Galaxy S Series (S25 Ultra being the hero). |
| Record 1 | Largest Smartphone Photography Competition. |
| Record 2 | Most Contributions to an Online Photo Sentence/Artwork. |
| Prize Pool | Over ₹10 Lakh in cash prizes for top winners. |
And Here’s the Kicker…
While the records were certified yesterday (Jan 30), the official winner’s list for the cash prizes is still being “jury reviewed.” They’re set to announce the Grand Winners—who take home ₹1.5 Lakh each—in the second week of February. The thing is, if you submitted an entry, you better keep your Instagram notifications on. Those too.
One side comment—Samsung is clearly trying to flex its camera muscles before the Redmi Turbo 5 and Realme P4 Power launch later this week. It’s an ongoing situation. Or nothing.
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