Google Photos' collage tool frustrates me in ways Samsung Gallery solved years ago
Android Police 2026-07-23 13:30:15
Context: Google Photos' collage tool lacks a key feature that has been available in Samsung Gallery for years, causing frustration for users who value ease of use. The author, Olivia Locksley, a project manager and podcast producer, recently compared the two apps and found that Google Photos' inability to adjust borders between photos makes it less desirable. This feature gap has led Locksley to stick with Samsung Gallery for her collage-making needs.
Key Facts
- Google Photos' collage tool can be accessed by clicking the Create button at the bottom of the screen, then selecting Collage to choose photos or scrolling down to choose from pre-made templates.
- In Google Photos, users can select photos for a collage by choosing recognizable faces, selecting albums, or searching keywords, but the maximum number of photos that can be chosen is 6.
- Samsung Gallery's collage tool allows users to select multiple photos by tapping on them after holding down on one photo, and it also features adjustable borders between photos.
- Google Photos offers fun frame options and the ability to search photos by face, but it lacks the adjustable border feature that is available in Samsung Gallery.
- Samsung Gallery's collage tool allows users to create collages with up to 14 photos, and its adjustable borders enable users to customize the layout to fit their subject matter.