Huawei's new flagship phone has sparked controversy in the industry
Huawei's latest flagship phone, the Pura 70 Ultra, has sparked heated discussions in the industry with its telescopic lens design. One side insists on the idea of innovation, believing that this design can bring a new mobile photography experience, while the other side doubts its reliability, fearing that it will lead to a spike in after-sales rates.
Li Nan, a former Meizu executive, blasted the design on social media, saying that the mechanical structure needs to be treated with caution and that it is too risky unless the rate of return is particularly high. He estimates that the Pura 70 Ultra's after-sales rate will increase by two or three times. Li Nan's remarks immediately sparked heated discussions on the Internet, and many netizens began to conduct various "abuse" tests on the telescopic lens, pressing the lens with coins and peanuts, and throwing it into the water to test its pressure-bearing and waterproof ability.
Huawei responded by claiming that the Pura 70 Ultra's retractable lens has been rigorously tested to withstand 300,000 telescopic operations, and is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. However, it is also said that this innovative design may increase the complexity and cost of the phone, affecting competitiveness.
The advent of telescopic lens designs reflects the need for a balance between technological innovation and user experience. One side is eager to innovate to bring new experiences to mobile phones, while the other side is more focused on practicality and reliability. The debate is likely to continue for some time, leading consumers to rethink what really matters to the mobile experience.
Netizens are hotly discussing the telescopic lens "abuse machine" test
After Li Nan questioned the design of the telescopic lens, a wave of "abuse" tests quickly set off on the Internet. Many netizens have put the Pura 70 Ultra's telescopic lens to the limit to the test in an attempt to test its durability.
Some test videos have shown that when a coin or peanut is pressed against an outstretched lens, the lens automatically retracts into the case. Some netizens also threw their mobile phones into the water, and the telescopic lens still works normally. These test results seem to confirm Huawei's claims about 300,000 retractions and IP68 waterproofing.
Some netizens also think that this extreme test method is too simple and crude, and fails to truly simulate the wear and tear in daily use scenarios. They are worried that long-term repeated expansion and contraction will accelerate the aging of the lens mechanism and affect the service life.
In addition to reliability, the portability of telescopic lenses has also been questioned. It is said that when the lens is extended, it will increase the volume and weight of the phone, which may affect the one-handed operation experience.
Despite the positive results, the long-term reliability and practicality of the telescopic lens design remains to be tested. Huawei may need to further optimize the design to better meet user needs.
Innovation and practicality need to be balanced
The telescopic lens battle reflects a dilemma facing the mobile phone industry: how to balance innovation and practicality?
The telescopic lens design brings new possibilities to mobile photography. Not only does it allow for telephoto zoom, but it can also be completely hidden when not in use, so that bumps don't affect the phone's aesthetics. This innovation promises to bring users an unprecedented photo experience.
However, the reliability and durability of this mechanical design present significant challenges. Even after rigorous testing, it is difficult to fully simulate the wear and tear after long-term daily use. Once something goes wrong, after-sales repairs can be a huge burden.
Handset manufacturers need to weigh innovation against practicality. Too much innovation at the expense of practicality will be costly, but it will be difficult to meet the increasing demands of users.
This contradiction is not unique to the mobile phone industry, and any field of innovation faces the same dilemma. The key is to find the right balance and find the greatest common divisor between innovation and practicality to deliver a truly valuable experience to users.
The direction of the telescopic lens will be a microcosm of the road of mobile phone innovation. I believe that through continuous improvement and optimization, we will eventually find a way to achieve the best of both worlds.