The battle for flagships is new, Huawei's move Samsung and Google are difficult to fight back, who is stronger in video shooting?
The photographic power of smartphones has always been the focus of consumers' attention. In recent years, Huawei, Samsung, Google and other mobile phone manufacturers have continued to innovate in imaging technology and launched a number of flagship models, among which cameras have become the main battlefield for each to show their strength. The latest Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has sparked heated discussions in the industry with its excellent image performance, and is seen as a head-on challenge to the Samsung S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 Pro.
When it comes to stills, all three flagship models do a pretty good job in general scenes. They do a good job of grasping exposure, focusing, and reproducing true colors. When it comes to detail, the Pura70 Ultra seems to have some advantages. With a resolution of up to 50 megapixels, the main camera captures more detail without noticeable aliasing and noise, even when zoomed in.
Night mode has always been an important part of testing the strength of mobile phone photography. At night or in low-light environments, the Pura70Ultra can effectively increase the brightness of the image through long exposure and AI algorithms, while preserving more detail in the shadows. The Samsung and Google's Night mode, while also good, is slightly inferior in vignetting detail preservation.
Portrait mode is also a must-have camera feature on modern mobile phones. Through AI algorithms, the mobile phone can accurately identify portraits and backgrounds, and blur portraits to make them more prominent. At this point, the Pura70Ultra shows a leading edge. It does a better job of separating portraits from backgrounds, with more natural, sharper edges and better bokeh.
In addition to the above common scenes, the Pura70 Ultra also performs well in other photo modes. For example, in macro shooting, it can achieve high-definition imaging of tiny objects; Strong stabilization and focus capabilities are also impressive when shooting in motion. Whether it's hardware or software algorithms, the Pura70Ultra has some advantages when it comes to still photography, which impresses.
In addition to still photography, video shooting ability is also an important indicator to judge the strength of mobile phone imaging. Modern people have an increasingly strong demand for recording life, and the quality of video shooting directly determines the experience when watching back.
In terms of 4K video quality, all three flagship models perform well. They are capable of capturing detailed, crisp 4K images with excellent color reproduction. The Pura70 Ultra may be better in terms of detail. Thanks to its ultra-high-resolution main camera, even 4K videos retain more detail and look more detailed.
Video stabilization has always been a key focus area for mobile phone manufacturers. A stable video picture is the only way to bring a good viewing experience. At this point, the Pura70Ultra uses a combination of multiple stabilization technologies, including optical image stabilization, electronic image stabilization, and AI image stabilization. Through the intelligent analysis of the algorithm, it can effectively suppress all kinds of shake and shoot smooth and stable video images. Samsung and Google stabilization is also good, but slight judder is visible in some cases.
In addition to the basic image quality and stabilization, features such as video zoom and follow focus are also worth paying attention to. The Pura70 Ultra also excels in this regard, delivering a smooth experience for both telephoto and focus tracking. This is all thanks to Huawei's powerful AI algorithms and optimization.
Whether it's still or video, the Pura70Ultra shows the strength of a flagship model. It impresses with its opponents in a number of areas, such as detail handling, performance in low-light environments, and portrait separation. Of course, Samsung and Google's flagship models are by no means idle, and they also perform well in some aspects. For now, the Pura70Ultra may be more suitable for those who are looking for a high level of image quality.
Mobile phone imaging technology will continue to be iteratively upgraded. We have reason to believe that future flagship models will achieve new breakthroughs in image quality, zoom, image stabilization and other fields, bringing users an unprecedented image experience. Some innovative technologies will also be gradually applied, such as liquid lenses and micro gimbals, which are expected to further improve the quality and convenience of mobile phone images. In short, mobile phone imaging is entering a new golden age, and we will wait and see.