Mobile Review – DXOMARK https://www.dxomark.com The leading source of independent audio, display, battery and image quality measurements and ratings for smartphone, camera, lens and wireless speaker since 2008. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:07:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.8 https://www.dxomark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/logo-o-transparent-150x150.png Mobile Review – DXOMARK https://www.dxomark.com 32 32 Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-12-lite-5g-camera-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-12-lite-5g-camera-test/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:07:57 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=134839&preview=true&preview_id=134839 We put the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results [...]

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We put the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 108 MP 1/1.52″ sensor
  • Ultra-wide: 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 120°
  • Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G
109
camera
111
photo
104

117

102

119

92

116

83

114

83

115

71

81

40
bokeh
40

80

66
preview
66

91

72
zoom
37

116

95

117

121
video
90

115

103

117

80

117

110

115

105

118

79

86

107

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

BEST 165

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 151

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 122

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 142

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Accurate target exposure in most conditions in photo, with smooth transitions in video
  • Pleasant white balance and color rendering in most conditions
  • Accurate color rendering in video in outdoor and indoor conditions

Cons

  • Occasionally autofocusing on wrong target, with a shallow depth of field
  • Visible noise in low-light conditions in photo and video
  • Low level of details in low-light conditions, with visible motion blur
  • Occasional ghosting, ringing, and color quantization
  • In bokeh, visible depth artifacts, with unnatural blur gradient
  • Narrow dynamic range for low-light conditions in video
  • Visible sharpness differences between video frames in all conditions

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G is the most basic model available in the 12-series. While its rear-camera setup looks just like the others in the series, featuring three modules — primary, ultra-wide, and macro – the 12 Lite 5G’s camera modules actually use different sensors, which mainly account for the differences in image quality.

Overall, the device behaved well in good lighting conditions. Target exposure and color rendering were pleasant in outdoor situations in both photo and video, but image details were quite low. Indoors, and especially in low-light conditions, however, image noise was often visible with some artifacts.

For its price, which is about half of the top-end model in the series, the 12 Lite 5G’s camera performance was quite average overall, even when judging it against other devices in its High-end segment ($400 to $599). The lack of a tele module and a limited ultrawide module, compared with other devices in the segment,  hampered the device’s performance.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G Camera Scores[/glossary_exclude]
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

[glossary_exclude]Photo[/glossary_exclude]

111

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G

152

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G Photo scores[/glossary_exclude]
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.
Xiaomi 12 Lite – Accurate target exposure with pleasant color rendering.
[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
[glossary_exclude]Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

[glossary_exclude]Zoom[/glossary_exclude]

72

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G

151

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G Zoom Scores[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

[glossary_exclude]Video[/glossary_exclude]

121

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G

149

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G Video scores[/glossary_exclude]
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

Xiaomi 12 Lite – Accurate target exposure with pleasant color rendering.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
[glossary_exclude]Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
[glossary_exclude]Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

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Apple iPhone 14 Plus Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-14-plus-camera-test-results/ https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-14-plus-camera-test-results/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:36:55 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=134822&preview=true&preview_id=134822 The Apple iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 share the same rear camera specs, as well the same chipset, so as expected, the results of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus camera were exactly the same as those of the Apple iPhone 14. For a more in-depth look at the Apple iPhone 14 Plus’s rear camera [...]

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The Apple iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 share the same rear camera specs, as well the same chipset, so as expected, the results of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus camera were exactly the same as those of the Apple iPhone 14.

For a more in-depth look at the Apple iPhone 14 Plus’s rear camera photo and video performance, we direct you to the full test results of the Apple iPhone 14.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 12MP 1/1.9-inch sensor, 24mm equivalent f/1.5-aperture lens, Dual PDAF, OIS
  • Ultra-wide: 12MP sensor, 24mm equivalent f/2.4-aperture lens, PDAF

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Apple iPhone 14 Plus
133
camera
135
photo
110

117

116

119

110

116

103

114

80

115

71

81

70
bokeh
70

80

85
preview
85

91

90
zoom
60

116

88

117

146
video
114

115

116

117

115

117

109

115

116

118

73

86

116

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

BEST 165

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 151

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 122

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 142

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Good exposure and nice color
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Realistic bokeh effect in portrait mode
  • Preview image close to capture
  • Good video exposure and fairly wide dynamic range
  • Very effective video stabilization, even with intense camera motion
  • Good texture/noise trade-off in video
  • Smooth video autofocus with fast convergence

Cons

  • Luminance noise in low light, especially in areas of plain color
  • Highlight clipping in strongly backlit scenes
  • Artifacts, including ghosting, ringing and hue shift
  • No macro mode
  • Orange white balance casts in low-light video
  • Occasional video exposure instabilities and slow exposure adaptation
  • Lens flare, ringing, and color quantization in video, especially in low light
  • Noise on moving elements in the scene in low light video

 

Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone 14

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Vivo X80 Lite 5G Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/vivo-x80-lite-5g-camera-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/vivo-x80-lite-5g-camera-test/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:59:43 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=130167&preview=true&preview_id=130167 We put the Vivo X80 Lite 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results [...]

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We put the Vivo X80 Lite 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 64MP sensor, f/1.79-aperture lens, AF, OIS
  • Ultra-wide: 8MP sensor, f/2.2-aperture lens
  • Macro: 2MP sensor, f/2.4-aperture lens

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Vivo X80 Lite 5G
93
camera
100
photo
90

117

91

119

95

116

85

114

87

115

70

81

60
bokeh
60

80

63
preview
63

91

76
zoom
46

116

85

117

77
video
75

115

59

117

52

117

66

115

88

118

85

86

103

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

BEST 165

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 151

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 122

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 142

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Good exposure and low noise in bright light and indoors
  • Wide depth of field
  • Autofocus reacts swiftly most of the time (but slows down in high-contrast scenes)
  • Pretty effective video stabilization
  • Good video exposure

Cons

  • Exposure and dynamic range instabilities across consectuive shots, especially in high-contrast scenes
  • Loss of very fine detail
  • Some local noise, particularly in skies
  • Image artifacts, including quantization, ghosting, ringing and flare
  • Video exposure instabilities
  • Video autofocus instabilities indoors and in low light
  • Lack of detail in video
  • Noise in video, especially indoors and in low light

 

Vivo X80 Lite 5G landscape shots feature nice colors.

In our tests, the Vivo X80 Lite 5G’s photo mode did well in bright light and indoor scenes with limited contrast and little motion in the scene. In these conditions, the camera delivered accurate exposure and a fast autofocus performance. Fine detail was also rendered nicely, thanks to a wide depth of field even on all subjects in group portraits. Noise levels were generally low, but some noise could be noticed in blue skies.

In low-contrast scenes, the camera also captured well-stabilized video clips, even with the videographer on the move, but for video, the level of recorded detail was generally low.

Things started to fall apart slightly in more difficult conditions, with stronger contrast and/or at lower light levels. In high-contrast scenes, exposure and dynamic range would vary strongly across consecutive shots. As a result, several shots could be required to get a good image. In low light, the video autofocus could act erratically, and noise became quite noticeable.

Overall, the Vivo X80 Lite 5G is best suited to portrait and landscape photography in not-too-difficult conditions. In scenes with motion or high contrast levels, strong instabilities make it a lot more difficult to capture a good image.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

[glossary_exclude]Vivo X80 Lite 5G Camera Scores vs High-End[/glossary_exclude]
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

[glossary_exclude]Photo[/glossary_exclude]

100

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

152

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Vivo X80 Lite 5G Photo scores[/glossary_exclude]
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

90

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

91

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

119

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure and color are the key attributes for technically good pictures. For exposure, the main attribute evaluated is the brightness of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the contrast and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera's ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.
For color, the image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors but we respect a manufacturer's choice of color signature.

Vivo X80 Lite 5G – good exposure, slightly limited dynamic range, hue shift in the sky, fairly wide depth of field, fairly good detail, local noise
Honor Magic4 Lite 5G – good exposure, slightly limited dynamic range, lack of detail, shadow noise
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G – slight underexposure, fairly wide dynamic range, slightly unnatural color, fairly wide depth of field, fairly good detail, fairly low noise

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus[/glossary_exclude]

95

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

116

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 100Lux Δ2EV TL84 Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 100Lux with TL84 illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. On this scenario, the backlit panels in the scene are set up to simulate a fairly high dynamic range: the luminance ratio between the brightest point and a 18% reflective gray patch is 2, which we denote by a Exposure Value difference of 2. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

85

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

114

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Find X5[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC) and the Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

87

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

115

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.

[glossary_exclude]Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

70

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

81

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 6[/glossary_exclude]

The artifacts evaluation looks at lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main photo artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Preview[/glossary_exclude]

63

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

91

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Preview tests analyze the image quality of the camera app's preview of the image, with particular attention paid to the difference between the capture and the preview, especially regarding dynamic range and the application of the bokeh effect. Also evaluated is the smoothness of the exposure, color and focus adaptation when zooming from the minimal to the maximal zoom factor available. The preview frame rate is measured using the LED Universal Timer.

Preview – comparable exposure to capture, simulated bokeh effect
Capture

[glossary_exclude]Zoom[/glossary_exclude]

76

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

151

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

[glossary_exclude]Vivo X80 Lite 5G Zoom Scores[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

[glossary_exclude]Wide[/glossary_exclude]

85

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes.

Vivo X80 Lite 5G – good exposure, slightly limited dynamic range with some highlight clipping, slight yellow/green cast, bright and vivid colors, loss of detail, noise on the ground, color fringing, corner softness
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G – slightly limited dynamic range with some shadow clipping, slight warm cast, loss of detail, noise in the sky, slight color fringing, corner softness

[glossary_exclude]Tele[/glossary_exclude]

46

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

116

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.

Vivo X80 Lite 5G – medium range tele – loss of fine detail
     Honor Magic4 Lite 5G – medium range tele –  strong loss of detail
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G – medium range tele – strong loss of detail

[glossary_exclude]Video[/glossary_exclude]

77

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

149

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Vivo X80 Lite 5G Video scores[/glossary_exclude]
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

75

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

115

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

59

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure tests evaluate the brightness of the main subject and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.
Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.

Vivo X80 Lite 5G – good exposure for low light, but some shadow clipping, slight warm cast, accurate color rendering, strong noise, slight autofocus, and exposure instabilities

Honor Magic4 Lite 5G – slight underexposure, shadow clipping, slightly strong contrast, warm cast, oversaturated skin tones, noise, autofocus instabilities, and failures

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G – good exposure for low light, slight shadow clipping, slight green/blue cast, occasionally inaccurate color rendering with desaturated skin tones, strong noise, slight autofocus, and exposure instabilities

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

66

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

115

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and texture of the real-life videos as well as the videos of charts recorded in the lab. Natural videos recordings are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the level of details in the bright and areas as well as in the dark. Objective measurements are performed of images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The charts used are the DXOMARK chart (DMC) and Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

88

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

118

[glossary_exclude]Samsung Galaxy A23 5G[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visual noise chart.

[glossary_exclude]Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
[glossary_exclude]Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

[glossary_exclude]Stabilization[/glossary_exclude]

103

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jello artifacts and residual motion blur on walk-and-run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.

Vivo X80 Lite 5G – some sharpness differences between frames, slight jello effect on building but effective stabilization while walking and running, highlight clipping at the start of the clip, exposure instabilities

Honor Magic4 Lite 5G – ineffective stabilization with residual motion and loss of sharpness between frames, slight exposure instabilities, ghosting on the ground

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G – slightly ineffective stabilization with residual motion and loss of sharpness between frames, autofocus instabilities and failures

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

85

Vivo X80 Lite 5G

86

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12S Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main video artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

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Google Pixel 7 Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/google-pixel-7-camera-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/google-pixel-7-camera-test/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:40:42 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=132838&preview=true&preview_id=132838 We put the Google Pixel 7  through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of [...]

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We put the Google Pixel 7  through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 50MP 1/1.31-inch sensor, 1.2μm pixels, 24mm equivalent f/1.85-aperture lens, OIS, PDAF, Laser-AF
  • Ultra-wide: 12MP 1/2.86-inch sensor, 1.25μm pixels, 114º field of view, f/2.2-aperture lens, PDAF

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Google Pixel 7
140
camera
145
photo
113

117

119

Best

113

116

113

114

96

115

78

81

70
bokeh
70

80

72
preview
72

91

106
zoom
89

116

61

117

143
video
106

115

110

117

115

117

108

115

106

118

81

86

116

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

BEST 165

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 151

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 122

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 142

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Nice skin tones, even in challenging conditions
  • Accurate exposure and wide dynamic range in both photo and video
  • Fast and accurate autofocus in both photo and video, generally wide depth of field in outdoor conditions
  • Mostly nice contrast, including in backlit portrait scenes
  • Good detail, especially in bright light
  • Effective video stabilization both when holding the camera still and when walking while recording

Cons

  • Shadow noise in high-contrast scenes and low light, both in photo and video
  • Some highlight clipping under indoor lighting
  • Color casts in indoor video
  • Slight ringing, flare and hue shift artifacts

For a device in our High-end segment, the impressive camera performance of the Google Pixel 7 rivaled that of the Ultra-Premium Google Pixel 7 Pro. With both two models having the same primary camera and a nearly the same ultra-wide camera, the major difference in the setup is that the Pixel 7 is not equipped with a tele module like the Pixel 7 Pro. But as our results showed, that didn’t deter from the Pixel 7’s excellent camera experience.

In still images, the Pixel 7 delivered nice skin tones and natural white balance in most test conditions. Target exposure was accurate, with a wide dynamic range and nice contrast, making the Google device a great option for portrait photography. The autofocus was fast and accurate, test images showed high levels of detail, and artifacts were well under control, with only some aliasing noticeable. On the downside, some noise was noticeable in the shadow areas of the frame.

Zoom performance was where the Pixel 7 lagged behind the Pixel 7 Pro, due to the lack of a dedicated tele lens and a narrower field of view on the ultra-wide camera. In video clips, the Pixel 7 delivered good exposure and a wide dynamic range. The autofocus reacted swiftly and kept moving subjects in focus. Detail was good, especially in bright light, and the stabilization did a good job of keeping things steady. However, temporal noise was visible, especially in HDR and low-light scenes.

DXOMARK tests video at the settings that provide the overall best quality. In the case of the Pixel 7, this was  4K resolution at 30 frames per second, with the HDR10+ option disabled.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Camera Scores[/glossary_exclude]
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

[glossary_exclude]Photo[/glossary_exclude]

145

Google Pixel 7

152

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Photo scores[/glossary_exclude]
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

113

Google Pixel 7

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

119

Google Pixel 7

Best

[glossary_exclude][/glossary_exclude]

Exposure and color are the key attributes for technically good pictures. For exposure, the main attribute evaluated is the brightness of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the contrast and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera's ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.
For color, the image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors but we respect a manufacturer's choice of color signature.

 Google Pixel 7 – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, nice skin tones
 Google Pixel 7 Pro – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, nice skin tones
Apple iPhone 14 – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, nice skin tones

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus[/glossary_exclude]

113

Google Pixel 7

116

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus repeatability, shooting time delay, and depth of field. Shooting delay is the difference between the time the user presses the capture button and the time the image is actually taken. It includes focusing speed and the capability of the device to capture images at the right time, what is called 'zero shutter lag' capability. Even if a shallow depth of field can be pleasant for a single subject portrait or close-up shot, it can also be a problem in some specific conditions such as group portraits; Both situations are tested. Focus accuracy is also evaluated in all the real-life images taken, from infinity to close-up objects and in low light to outdoor conditions.

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

113

Google Pixel 7

114

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Find X5[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC) and the Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

96

Google Pixel 7

115

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.

[glossary_exclude]Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

78

Google Pixel 7

81

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 6[/glossary_exclude]

The artifacts evaluation looks at lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main photo artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Bokeh[/glossary_exclude]

70

Google Pixel 7

80

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Bokeh is tested in one dedicated mode, usually portrait or aperture mode, and analyzed by visually inspecting all the images captured in the lab and in natural conditions. The goal is to reproduce portrait photography comparable to one taken with a DLSR and a wide aperture. The main image quality attributes paid attention to are depth estimation, artifacts, blur gradient, and the shape of the bokeh blur spotlights. Portrait image quality attributes (exposure, color, texture) are also taken into account.

Google Pixel 7 – some segmentation errors on small elements in the scene

[glossary_exclude]Preview[/glossary_exclude]

72

Google Pixel 7

91

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Preview tests analyze the image quality of the camera app's preview of the image, with particular attention paid to the difference between the capture and the preview, especially regarding dynamic range and the application of the bokeh effect. Also evaluated is the smoothness of the exposure, color and focus adaptation when zooming from the minimal to the maximal zoom factor available. The preview frame rate is measured using the LED Universal Timer.

Google Pixel 7 – preview – similar HDR rendering to capture
Google Pixel 7 – capture

[glossary_exclude]Zoom[/glossary_exclude]

106

Google Pixel 7

151

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

The Google Pixel 7’s main difference to the Pro version is the lack of a dedicated tele camera. It relies on digital zoom on the primary camera and cropping instead. As a result, Pixel 7 tele zoom images offered lower levels of detail, even at moderate zoom factors. Exposure and color were very similar to the Pro version. The Google Pixel 7 also comes with a slightly narrower ultra-wide module. Overall, the Pixel 7 ultra-wide was close to the 7 Pro, though. Both produced accurate target exposure, autofocus, and a fairly high level of detail. However, the Pixel 7 often showed a slightly stronger white balance cast.

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Zoom Scores[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

[glossary_exclude]Wide[/glossary_exclude]

61

Google Pixel 7

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes.

Google Pixel 7 – accurate target exposure, good detail, slightly warm white balance
Google Pixel 7 Pro – accurate target exposure, good detail, neutral white balance

[glossary_exclude]Tele[/glossary_exclude]

89

Google Pixel 7

116

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.

[glossary_exclude]Video[/glossary_exclude]

143

Google Pixel 7

149

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Video scores[/glossary_exclude]
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

106

Google Pixel 7

115

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

110

Google Pixel 7

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure tests evaluate the brightness of the main subject and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.
Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.

Google Pixel 7 – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, nice skin tones

Google Pixel 7 Pro – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, nice skin tones

Apple iPhone 14 – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, nice skin tones

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

108

Google Pixel 7

115

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and texture of the real-life videos as well as the videos of charts recorded in the lab. Natural videos recordings are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the level of details in the bright and areas as well as in the dark. Objective measurements are performed of images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The charts used are the DXOMARK chart (DMC) and Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

106

Google Pixel 7

118

[glossary_exclude]Samsung Galaxy A23 5G[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visual noise chart.

[glossary_exclude]Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
[glossary_exclude]Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

[glossary_exclude]Stabilization[/glossary_exclude]

116

Google Pixel 7

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jellow artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.

Google Pixel 7 – effective stabilization

Google Pixel 7 Pro – effective stabilization

Apple iPhone 14 – effective stabilization

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

81

Google Pixel 7

86

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12S Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main video artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

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Apple iPhone 14 Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-14-camera-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-14-camera-test/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:58:27 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=132231&preview=true&preview_id=132231 We put the Apple iPhone 14 through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of [...]

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We put the Apple iPhone 14 through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 12MP 1/1.9-inch sensor, 24mm equivalent f/1.5-aperture lens, Dual PDAF, OIS
  • Ultra-wide: 12MP sensor, 24mm equivalent f/2.4-aperture lens, PDAF

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Apple iPhone 14
133
camera
135
photo
110

117

116

119

110

116

103

114

80

115

71

81

70
bokeh
70

80

85
preview
85

91

90
zoom
60

116

88

117

146
video
114

115

116

117

115

117

109

115

116

118

73

86

116

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

BEST 165

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 151

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 122

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 142

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Good exposure and nice color
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Realistic bokeh effect in portrait mode
  • Preview image close to capture
  • Good video exposure and fairly wide dynamic range
  • Very effective video stabilization, even with intense camera motion
  • Good texture/noise trade-off in video
  • Smooth video autofocus with fast convergence

Cons

  • Luminance noise in low light, especially in areas of plain color
  • Highlight clipping in strongly backlit scenes
  • Artifacts, including ghosting, ringing and hue shift
  • No macro mode
  • Orange white balance casts in low-light video
  • Occasional video exposure instabilities and slow exposure adaptation
  • Lens flare, ringing, and color quantization in video, especially in low light
  • Noise on moving elements in the scene in low light video

Just like the flagships iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 proved to be an extremely reliable camera in our testing, producing repeatable image and video results in all conditions. It particularly shined in video, thanks to high levels of detail, as well as excellent autofocus tracking. The camera lagged slightly behind the Pro version in terms of zoom performance, though. This was mainly due to the lack of a dedicated lens and a smaller maximum aperture on the ultra-wide module. With only a 5x digital zoom, overall zoom capabilities are quite limited, especially at medium and long range.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Camera Scores vs Premium[/glossary_exclude]
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

[glossary_exclude]Photo[/glossary_exclude]

135

Apple iPhone 14

152

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

In terms of still image quality, the iPhone 14 was overall quite close to last year’s 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, but with improved skin tones in difficult light conditions. This said, image noise was slightly more intrusive on the iPhone 14 base model than on both last year’s 13 Pro models and the latest iPhone 14 Pro.

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Photo scores[/glossary_exclude]
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

110

Apple iPhone 14

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

116

Apple iPhone 14

119

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure and color are the key attributes for technically good pictures. For exposure, the main attribute evaluated is the brightness of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the contrast and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera's ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.
For color, the image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors but we respect a manufacturer's choice of color signature.

Apple iPhone 14 – white balance cast with minor impact on skin tones
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max – white balance cast with impact on skin tones
Google Pixel 7 Pro – almost neutral colors

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus[/glossary_exclude]

110

Apple iPhone 14

116

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

103

Apple iPhone 14

114

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Find X5[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC) and the Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

80

Apple iPhone 14

115

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.

[glossary_exclude]Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
Apple iPhone 14 - low light noise
Apple iPhone 14 - noise very visible
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max - low light noise
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max - noise slightly visible
Google Pixel 7 Pro - low light noise
Google Pixel 7 Pro - noise very well controlled

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

71

Apple iPhone 14

81

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 6[/glossary_exclude]

The artifacts evaluation looks at lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main photo artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Preview[/glossary_exclude]

85

Apple iPhone 14

91

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Preview tests analyze the image quality of the camera app's preview of the image, with particular attention paid to the difference between the capture and the preview, especially regarding dynamic range and the application of the bokeh effect. Also evaluated is the smoothness of the exposure, color and focus adaptation when zooming from the minimal to the maximal zoom factor available. The preview frame rate is measured using the LED Universal Timer.

Apple iPhone 14 preview – exposure and dynamic range quite similar to capture
Apple iPhone 14 – capture

[glossary_exclude]Zoom[/glossary_exclude]

90

Apple iPhone 14

151

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

For a device without a dedicated tele lens, the iPhone 14 offered pretty decent image quality across the entire zoom range. The ultra-wide results were similar to the older iPhone 13 images. The 13mm lens offered a wide field of view and good quality images but slightly less detail and more noise than on the 14 Pro. When using the tele zoom, at close and medium range, images showed significant improvements over the iPhone 13.

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Zoom Scores vs Premium[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

[glossary_exclude]Wide[/glossary_exclude]

88

Apple iPhone 14

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes.

Apple iPhone 14 ultra wide – slight loss of detail
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max ultra wide – better detail preservation
Google Pixel 7 Pro ultra wide – better detail preservation

[glossary_exclude]Tele[/glossary_exclude]

60

Apple iPhone 14

116

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.

[glossary_exclude]Video[/glossary_exclude]

146

Apple iPhone 14

149

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

Video tests on the iPhone 14 were performed at 4K resolution and 30 frames per second, with Dolby Vision activated. The camera offered overall excellent video quality and showed improvements over the 13 Pro and Pro Max in most video test attributes, taking it quite close to the latest flagships iPhone 14 and 14 Pro Max.

Please note: YouTube only displays the original HDR rendering if videos are watched on a compatible HDR screen. Otherwise, a compressed SDR video is displayed.

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Video scores[/glossary_exclude]
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

114

Apple iPhone 14

115

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

116

Apple iPhone 14

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure tests evaluate the brightness of the main subject and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.
Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.

Apple iPhone 14 – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, pleasant color

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, pleasant color

Google Pixel 7 Pro – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, saturated colors

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

109

Apple iPhone 14

115

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and texture of the real-life videos as well as the videos of charts recorded in the lab. Natural videos recordings are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the level of details in the bright and areas as well as in the dark. Objective measurements are performed of images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The charts used are the DXOMARK chart (DMC) and Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

116

Apple iPhone 14

118

[glossary_exclude]Samsung Galaxy A23 5G[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visual noise chart.

[glossary_exclude]Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
[glossary_exclude]Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

[glossary_exclude]Stabilization[/glossary_exclude]

116

Apple iPhone 14

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jellow artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.

Apple iPhone 14 – effective stabilization, camera motion still slightly noticeable

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max – effective stabilization, camera motion still slightly noticeable

Google Pixel 7 Pro – effective stabilization, camera motion still slightly noticeable

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

73

Apple iPhone 14

86

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12S Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main video artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

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We put the Huawei Mate 50 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 50MP sensor, 24mm equivalent lens with f/1.4 – f/4.0 adjustable aperture, OIS
  • Ultra-wide: 13MP sensor, 13mm equivalent f/2.2-aperture lens
  • Tele: 64MP, 90mm equivalent f/3.5-aperture lens, OIS

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Huawei Mate 50 Pro
149
camera
152
photo
117

Best

116

119

116

Best

107

114

113

115

74

81

80
bokeh
80

Best

63
preview
63

91

148
zoom
110

116

117

Best

141
video
110

115

111

117

111

117

110

115

107

118

79

86

103

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

Top score Best

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

Top score Best

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

Top score Best

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

Top score Best

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Wide dynamic range in both photo and video
  • High level of image detail
  • Very well-controlled noise in photo
  • Extended depth of field on group pictures in bright light conditions
  • Good detail preservation across all zoom ranges
  • Pleasant simulated bokeh effect
  • Generally fast and accurate autofocus in photo and video
  • Pleasant colors in bright light conditions
  • Residual motion is well-controlled in video mode

Cons

  • Slight white balance casts that are sometimes visible
  • Differences between preview and capture that are often visible on difficult scenes
  • Sometimes slightly slow capture on difficult scenes
  • Sharpness differences between frames are often visible in video

With a DXOMARK Camera score of 149, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is the new No. 1  in our smartphone camera ranking. It also achieved the best Photo score to date, thanks to excellent results in the exposure, focus, and texture/noise categories.

The autofocus score benefited a lot from the new and innovative adjustable aperture, which allows for the optimization of the depth of field in a scene. An adjustable aperture is especially useful, for example, in group portraits. As smartphone image sensors have become bigger, the effect has been a reduced depth of field, which makes it more difficult to keep all subjects in focus if they are not in the same focus plane. The Huawei system uses an embedded diaphragm that allows for adjustment from f/1.4 to f/4.0, so, depending on the scene, the camera can either prioritize light capture (in low light), maximize depth of field, or pick a more balanced setting between the two extremes. We last saw a similar feature on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series with its duo aperture, but it’s still quite uncommon, and the Samsung feature does not lead to the same results.

Zoom quality is a strong point of the device, thanks to a combination of three camera modules with super-resolution and fusion algorithms. The result is good detail preservation from ultra-wide to long-range tele. Overall, the Mate 50 Pro ranks second for Zoom, just behind the Honor Magic4 Ultimate, which offers slightly better detail at medium-range tele.

For video, the Mate 50 Pro was tested at 4K resolution and 30 frames per second, with Vivid HDR mode enabled. Vivid HDR is a new HDR video format and already supported by phones and some TVs (http://www.theuwa.com/terminal-certify). Overall, the Mate 50 Pro was not quite as outstanding for video as it was for still images and only ranks 7th, lower than its direct rivals Google Pixel 7 Pro and the latest Apple iPhones. Exposure was the main strength in video, with accurate target exposure and a wide dynamic range in bright light and indoors. However, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro somewhat lagged behind the best in class in terms of texture/noise compromise, especially in low light.

Top score Best

[glossary_exclude]Friends & Family[/glossary_exclude]

Things look different for our new Friends & Family use case score. Here, the Mate 50 Pro scored one point higher than the Google Pixel 7 Pro and two points higher than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro. As mentioned above, the new adjustable aperture gave the Huawei phone a real advantage over the competition for group shots. Skin tones were mostly well rendered, but pink or orange shifts could become visible under specific conditions. Our testers also found the Mate 50 Pro to be a little less capable of capturing the decisive moment than some of its rivals. Especially in low light, the Pixel 7 Pro was faster at capturing an image and better at avoiding motion blur.

It’s worth mentioning that the Mate 50 Pro does not come with the Leica imaging system found on the P50 Pro. Instead, it is equipped with Huawei’s own XMAGE system, which lets the user choose from three image-rendering presets: Vivid, Bright, and Original. Vivid increases contrast, Bright increases brightness while balancing the exposure, and Original attempts to render colors the same way as they are seen by the user’s eyes. All our testing was done in Original mode.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – pleasantly natural color; wide depth of field keeps all subjects in focus
Top score Best

[glossary_exclude]Lowlight[/glossary_exclude]

When tested under dim conditions, the Mate 50 Pro provided sharp and quite natural detail, as well as a very wide dynamic range, which overall resulted in the best low-light score we have seen to date. Image rendering was very well balanced, with nice and vivid colors as well as pleasant contrast. It appears that the Huawei engineers tried to render the mood of low-light scenes by allowing a slightly warm color cast. In low light, the camera kept the aperture wide open at f/1.4 in order to capture as much light as possible.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - Pleasant contrast and close to fidelity white balance
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - Natural details rendering
Google Pixel 7 Pro - Blue white balance
Google Pixel 7 Pro - Strong autofocus failure
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - White balance is slightly yellow green
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - Oversharped details

When using the tele zoom in low light, the Mate 50 Pro also managed to preserve more details and kept noise levels lower than its rivals at most zoom settings.

Low-light video quality on the other hand was lower than on the direct competitors, especially when compared to the iPhone 14 Pro. Texture artifacts and quite strong noise were the most noticeable drawbacks when recording video in dim conditions.

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro Camera Scores vs Ultra-Premium[/glossary_exclude]
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

[glossary_exclude]Photo[/glossary_exclude]

152

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Best

[glossary_exclude][/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

In photo, the Mate 50 Pro received the best overall score to date, thanks to excellent results in exposure, autofocus, and texture/noise. It generally provided very pleasant rendering, even in difficult conditions such as low light or high dynamic range scenes.

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro Photo scores vs Ultra-Premium[/glossary_exclude]
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.
Close-Up

Close-up is the third new use case score introduced with DXOMARK Camera version 5. It evaluates the camera’s ability to capture detail at subject distances below 10cm and magnifications as close as possible to 1:1.

In its macro mode, the Mate 50 Pro used the ultra-wide camera, with convincing results. Close-up shots tended to come with accurate exposure and nice color. Fine detail was rendered much better than on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra but lagged slightly behind the iPhone 14 Pro. Note that these samples were captured at the minimum focus distance for each device. As seen below, the Mate 50 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro allow you to get much closer than the Xiaomi.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - macro
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - good detail
Xiaomi 12S Ultra - macro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra - lack of detail
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - macro
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - very good detail

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

117

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Best

[glossary_exclude][/glossary_exclude]

Exposure is one of the key attributes for technically good pictures. The main attribute evaluated is the brightness of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the contrast and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera's ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.

The Mate 50 Pro follows in the footsteps of previous Huawei devices and delivered class-leading exposure. Target exposure tended to be spot on, and a wide dynamic range ensured good detail in both the highlight and shadow areas of the frame. Compared to some of its main competitors, the Mate 50 Pro was also capable of creating nice contrast, but in strongly backlit scenes, this could come at the expense of a halo effect around the subject.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – accurate face exposure, wide dynamic range
Apple iPhone 14 Pro – slight underexposure on the face, highlight clipping
Honor Magic 4 Ultimate – accurate face exposure, wide dynamic range

The Mate 50 Pro achieved the high score in our database for exposure, better than the  Honor Magic4 Ultimate by one point. This was thanks to natural and pleasant contrast, as well as accurate target exposure and wide dynamic range in low light.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - low light exposure and contrast
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - accurate face exposure and pleasant contrast
Honor Magic4 Ultimate - low light exposure and contrast
Honor Magic4 Ultimate - Contrast is slightly too high and clipping is visible

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

116

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

119

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Color is one of the key attributes for technically good pictures. The image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors but we respect a manufacturer's choice of color signature.

The Mate 50 Pro delivered nice colors and accurate white balance, especially when capturing scenes with a low dynamic range.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – close color fidelity and white balance
Honor Magic4 Ultimate – close color fidelity and white balance but strong quantification in highlights
Apple iPhone 14 Pro – white balance is slightly too blue in the background

However, green casts under indoor conditions and blue casts in bright outdoor light meant it could not quite match the color performance of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Our testers also found the skin tone rendering to be slightly off in some instances, with too much saturation on fair skin tones.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – nice color overall but skin tones slightly orange
Apple iPhone 14 Pro – slightly desaturated skin tones
Google Pixel 7 Pro – well-balanced color and skin tones

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus[/glossary_exclude]

116

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Best

[glossary_exclude][/glossary_exclude]

Autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus repeatability, shooting time delay, and depth of field. Shooting delay is the difference between the time the user presses the capture button and the time the image is actually taken. It includes focusing speed and the capability of the device to capture images at the right time, what is called 'zero shutter lag' capability. Even if a shallow depth of field can be pleasant for a single subject portrait or close-up shot, it can also be a problem in some specific conditions such as group portraits; Both situations are tested. Focus accuracy is also evaluated in all the real-life images taken, from infinity to close-up objects and in low light to outdoor conditions.

The adjustable aperture is arguably the Mate 50 Pro’s most important innovation. It allows the photographer to choose between a very wide depth of field at f/4 or maximized light-capturing capability at f/1.4. In default photo mode, the camera never appeared to use apertures smaller than f/2.8. In this sample, the camera used f/2.8, which is enough to keep all subjects in focus, unlike the iPhone 14 Pro and Magic4 Ultimate.

In order to use f/4, Pro Mode needs to be activated, which allows the user to choose manually from 10 aperture settings. This offers much greater flexibility in terms of depth of field than any other smartphone camera available today.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - depth of field
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - both faces in focus, thanks f/2.8 aperture
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - depth of field
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - background subject out of focus
Honor Magic4 Ultimate - depth of field
Honor Magic4 Ultimate - background subject slightly out of focus

In our tests, the Mate 50 Pro switched from f/2.0 to f/2.8 when it detected more than one person in the scene, in order to extend the depth of field. This can be seen in the series of images below. This way, for a single portrait shot, the limited depth of field of the f/2 aperture was used to create a mild bokeh effect and to isolate the subject from the background. With more people in the scene, the priority switched to keeping all subjects in focus, and the camera used f/2.8. In low light, this strategy changed, and the camera would generally stick to f/1.4 to allow for maximum light capture.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - one person, f/2.0
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - blur on background, limited depth of field
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - two people, f/2.8
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - no blur on background, wide depth of field
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - three people, f/2.8
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - no blur on background, wide depth of field

The Mate 50 Pro autofocus system delivered accurate focus and was very consistent in doing so. On the downside, it would on occasions be a little slow, which meant missing the exact moment intended for capture, especially in high-contrast situations. In this scene, the shutter was triggered right at the moment the person kicked the ball. The Mate 50 Pro image was captured a fraction of a second too late. The Pixel 7 Pro did a better job at capturing the right moment.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – image captured slightly late
Google Pixel 7 Pro – faster capture

In scenes with a low dynamic range, the Mate 50 Pro managed to capture images faster providing a real zero-shutter lag, unlike some other flagship phones, such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 20Lux Δ0EV Tungsten Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 20Lux with Tungsten illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.
[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

107

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

114

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Find X5[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC) and the Dead Leaves chart.

The level of detail in the Mate 50 Pro images was in line with the flagship competitors in its class.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

Detail was preserved well down to low light. In this sample, detail was on a similar level as the Honor Magic4 Ultimate, and better than on the iPhone, which showed some quite unnatural detail with ringing effects.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - low light detail
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - good detail
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - low light detail
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - quite unnatural detail
Honor Magic4 Ultimate - low light detail
Honor Magic4 Ultimate - good detail

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

113

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

115

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.

In this graph, we see visual noise measurements from our lab in different light levels for the Mate 50 Pro and two competitors. On the Mate 50 Pro, noise was generally well under control at all light levels.

[glossary_exclude]Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

Huawei’s noise reduction strategy remains unchanged from previous models. There was pretty much no fine luminance noise noticeable in any conditions. This was quite different to the Pixel 7 Pro, and especially the iPhone 14 Pro, which both allowed some fine noise in their images. Overall noise is very well under control on the Huawei Mate 50 Pro. Only some chroma noise “blobs” could be noticeable, resulting in pinkish image areas, especially in low light.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - low light noise
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - no noise
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - low light noise
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - visible noise
Google Pixel 7 Pro - low light noise
Google Pixel 7 Pro - very slight chromatic noise

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

74

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

81

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 6[/glossary_exclude]

The artifacts evaluation looks at lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main photo artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

The most common image artifacts were generally well handled by the Mate 50 Pro. However, halos and color quantification around highlight in low-light scenes were quite intrusive.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - artifacts
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - color quantification near highlights

[glossary_exclude]Bokeh[/glossary_exclude]

80

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Best

[glossary_exclude][/glossary_exclude]

Bokeh is tested in one dedicated mode, usually portrait or aperture mode, and analyzed by visually inspecting all the images captured in the lab and in natural conditions. The goal is to reproduce portrait photography comparable to one taken with a DLSR and a wide aperture. The main image quality attributes paid attention to are depth estimation, artifacts, blur gradient, and the shape of the bokeh blur spotlights. Portrait image quality attributes (exposure, color, texture) are also taken into account.

The Mate 50 Pro was the best device for bokeh that we have tested to date. A high-resolution depth map allowed for precise isolation of the subject from the background. Foreground blur looked realistic, too, and in combination with the nice spotlight rendering, it made the Mate 50 Pro bokeh images hard to distinguish from an image taken with a DSLR and large aperture lens.

When looking at the image in detail, some slight depth estimation artifacts became visible, but the Huawei was better than most rivals in this respect. It was also obvious that at default settings, the Huawei applied much stronger blur than the iPhone.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - bokeh mode
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - good subject isolation
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - bokeh mode
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - good subject isolation
Google Pixel 7 Pro - bokeh mode
Google Pixel 7 Pro - subject isolation failure

[glossary_exclude]Preview[/glossary_exclude]

63

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

91

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Preview tests analyze the image quality of the camera app's preview of the image, with particular attention paid to the difference between the capture and the preview, especially regarding dynamic range and the application of the bokeh effect. Also evaluated is the smoothness of the exposure, color and focus adaptation when zooming from the minimal to the maximal zoom factor available. The preview frame rate is measured using the LED Universal Timer.

In terms of image preview on the display, the Mate 50 Pro showed improvement over the P50 Pro, but it still could not match the iPhone 14 Pro, which managed a very similar image between preview and capture, especially in terms of exposure.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – preview – significant difference to capture in terms of highlight retention
Huawei Mate 50 Pro – capture
Apple iPhone 14 Pro – preview – similar dynamic range as capture
Apple iPhone 14 Pro – capture

[glossary_exclude]Zoom[/glossary_exclude]

148

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

151

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

The Mate 50 Pro offered very high image quality across almost the entire zoom range. Target exposure was usually accurate, with a wide dynamic range However, slight instabilities could be noticeable across a series of consecutive shots. In the Zoom category, the Mate 50 Pro placed second, behind the Honor Magic4 Ultimate.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – good detail with the tele camera
[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro Zoom Scores vs Ultra-Premium[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.
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[glossary_exclude]Wide[/glossary_exclude]

117

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Best

[glossary_exclude][/glossary_exclude]

These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes.

The Mate 50 Pro comes with a 13mm equivalent ultra-wide camera, which offers a wide field of view as well as very good image results with generally pleasant rendering. The device manages generally to provide high texture/noise tradeoff with regards to the competitors, with free-of-noise rendering even down to low light. Optical distortion is very well compensated for.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - ultra-wide
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - good detail
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - ultra-wide
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - good detail but ringing
Xiaomi 12S Ultra - ultra-wide
Xiaomi 12S Ultra - fairly good detail but corner softness

[glossary_exclude]Tele[/glossary_exclude]

110

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

116

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions. The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality. Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.

At close range tele (40mm to 70mm), the Mate 50 Pro offered impressively natural rendering at the center of the frame, with good fine detail as well as a wide dynamic range and nice colors. However, there might be a loss of sharpness around the edges of the image, due to fusion algorithms.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - close range tele
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - good detail at 2x tele, slight blue cast
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - close range tele
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - lack of detail
Xiaomi 12S Ultra - close range tele
Xiaomi 12S Ultra - lack of detail

At medium range tele, focus issues became noticeable, and the level of detail was generally very slightly lower than on the Honor Magic4 Ultimate. However, the very low noise level continued to impress, no matter the tele zoom setting.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro - medium range tele
Huawei Mate 50 Pro - good detail
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - medium range tele
Apple iPhone 14 Pro - noise and fairly low level of detail
Honor Magic4 Ultimate - medium range tele
Honor Magic4 Ultimate - good detail, slightly more sharpness than the Mate 50 Pro

[glossary_exclude]Video[/glossary_exclude]

141

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

149

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

Mate 50 Pro video was tested at 4K resolution and 30 frames per second. This was the first DXOMARK Camera test for which Vivid HDR mode had been activated. HDR formats have become more commonplace for both recording and display over the past few years. Apple has been using the Dolby Vision format since the iPhone 12 series. Some other manufacturers, for example, Samsung, support the HDR10+ format.

Please note that YouTube only displays the original HDR rendering if videos are watched on a compatible HDR screen. Otherwise, a compressed SDR video is displayed.

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro Video scores vs Ultra-Premium[/glossary_exclude]
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

110

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

115

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure tests evaluate the brightness of the main subject and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.

The Mate 50 Pro did very well for video exposure, with accurate face exposure, fast and accurate exposure adaptation, and a wide dynamic range as visible below. The video frames below from the iPhone 14 Pro and Mate 50 Pro were created by converting the devices’ 10-bit video frames into 8-bit frames, using a standardized tone-mapping curve, which to some extent is representative of the perceived rendering of an HDR monitor. Note that the overall exposure of these images appears darker than when viewed on an HDR monitor, and that face exposure is acceptable in both images. The iPhone 14 Pro generally has a slightly wider dynamic range, allowing for better highlight recovery in the scene below.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – slight highlight clipping
Apple iPhone 14 Pro – wide dynamic range
Honor Magic4 Ultimate – shadow clipping

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

111

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.

Colors were nice and well-balanced in all indoor and bright light conditions. White balance was generally spot on as well. In low light, some white balance casts were visible. In this clip, a green cast was quite noticeable.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – slight green cast

Honor Magic4 Ultimate – fairly neutral

Apple iPhone 14 Pro – fairly neutral

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus[/glossary_exclude]

111

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Video autofocus was one of the Mate 50 Pro’s major plus points. The system managed to always keep the main subject in focus, and focus transitions were smooth in most cases. This said, our testers observed slightly too abrupt transitions on some occasions as here. But globally, the results were very convincing.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – accurate focus but slightly too abrupt transitions

Honor Magic4 Ultimate – refocusing

Apple iPhone 14 Pro – smooth focus transitions

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

110

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

115

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and texture of the real-life videos as well as the videos of charts recorded in the lab. Natural videos recordings are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the level of details in the bright and areas as well as in the dark. Objective measurements are performed of images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The charts used are the DXOMARK chart (DMC) and Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

Mate 50 Pro video clips generally showed a high level of detail under most conditions. However, some texture artifacts could be quite intrusive, especially under low light. This had a significant impact on the video texture score.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

107

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

118

[glossary_exclude]Samsung Galaxy A23 5G[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visual noise chart.

[glossary_exclude]Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
[glossary_exclude]Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

Video noise levels were higher on the Mate 50 Pro than on its direct competitors across pretty much all light conditions.

[glossary_exclude]Stabilization[/glossary_exclude]

103

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jello artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.

Inconsistent sharpness when moving the device while recording video was arguably one of the Mate 50 Pro’s most important drawbacks. The effect was most noticeable when walking while recording. Fairly long exposure times meant that motion blur occurred with every step of the videographer. The images recorded in such a way were stable, but vibrations from the steps were noticeable in the footage.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro – sharpness differences between frames

Honor Magic4 Ultimate – slight sharpness differences between frames

Apple iPhone 14 Pro – no sharpness differences

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

79

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

86

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12S Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main video artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

Overall, the Mate 50 Pro controlled the most common video artifacts quite well, but some artifacts, including aliasing and ghosting, were still noticeable. Points were also deducted for the 30fps frame rate. Compared to other devices that offer 60fps, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro’s videos were less smooth. This was particularly noticeable when panning.

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We put the Realme 9i 5G  through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 50M, f/1.8 aperture lens, PDAF, OIS

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Realme 9i 5G
75
camera
95
photo
89

117

103

119

107

116

73

114

75

115

70

81

30
bokeh
30

80

57
preview
57

91

36
zoom
34

116

0

117

61
video
60

115

52

117

58

117

63

115

88

118

82

86

43

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

BEST 165

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 151

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 122

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 142

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Good target exposure for photos and videos in outdoor conditions
  • Accurate focus most of the time in photo and video
  • Good texture-noise trade-off in outdoor conditions

Cons

  • Frequent visible exposure instabilities in photo and video
  • Occasional inaccurate color rendering in photo and video
  • Inaccuracies and instabilities in portrait mode
  • Limited overall capabilities in indoor and low light for video

The Realme 9i 5G delivers a fair camera performance when capture conditions are good for stills and videos. The device is suitable for the occasional casual outdoor shot or video, but image options will be limited because the device lacks a good zoom and an ultra-wide module. When shooting in more challenging light conditions such as indoors or low light, the resulting images will have a significantly reduced level of detail.

[glossary_exclude]Realme 9i 5G Camera Scores vs Advanced[/glossary_exclude]
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

[glossary_exclude]Photo[/glossary_exclude]

95

Realme 9i 5G

152

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Realme 9i 5G Photo scores vs Advanced[/glossary_exclude]
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

89

Realme 9i 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

103

Realme 9i 5G

119

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure and color are the key attributes for technically good pictures. For exposure, the main attribute evaluated is the brightness of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the contrast and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera's ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.
For color, the image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors but we respect a manufacturer's choice of color signature.

 Realme 9i 5G – Subject slightly underexposed, neutral white balance
Honor Magic4 Lite – Good subject exposure, neutral white balance
Samsung A22 5G – Subject slightly overexposed, neutral white balance

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus[/glossary_exclude]

107

Realme 9i 5G

116

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus repeatability, shooting time delay, and depth of field. Shooting delay is the difference between the time the user presses the capture button and the time the image is actually taken. It includes focusing speed and the capability of the device to capture images at the right time, what is called 'zero shutter lag' capability. Even if a shallow depth of field can be pleasant for a single subject portrait or close-up shot, it can also be a problem in some specific conditions such as group portraits; Both situations are tested. Focus accuracy is also evaluated in all the real-life images taken, from infinity to close-up objects and in low light to outdoor conditions.

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

73

Realme 9i 5G

114

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Find X5[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC) and the Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

75

Realme 9i 5G

115

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.

[glossary_exclude]Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

70

Realme 9i 5G

81

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 6[/glossary_exclude]

The artifacts evaluation looks at lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main photo artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Preview[/glossary_exclude]

57

Realme 9i 5G

91

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Preview tests analyze the image quality of the camera app's preview of the image, with particular attention paid to the difference between the capture and the preview, especially regarding dynamic range and the application of the bokeh effect. Also evaluated is the smoothness of the exposure, color and focus adaptation when zooming from the minimal to the maximal zoom factor available. The preview frame rate is measured using the LED Universal Timer.

Realme 9i 5G – Target exposure is similar in capture and preview
Realme 9i 5G – Target exposure is similar in capture and preview

[glossary_exclude]Zoom[/glossary_exclude]

36

Realme 9i 5G

151

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

[glossary_exclude]Realme 9i 5G Zoom Scores vs Advanced[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

[glossary_exclude]Tele[/glossary_exclude]

34

Realme 9i 5G

116

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.

Realme 9i 5G - Long range tele.
Realme 9i 5G, crop : Lack of detail, noise
Honor Magic4 Lite - Long range tele
Honor Magic4 Lite, crop : Lack of detail, noise
Samsung A22 5G - Long range tele
Samsung A22 5G, crop : Lack of detail

[glossary_exclude]Video[/glossary_exclude]

61

Realme 9i 5G

149

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Realme 9i 5G Video scores[/glossary_exclude]
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

60

Realme 9i 5G

115

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

52

Realme 9i 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure tests evaluate the brightness of the main subject and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.
Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.

Realme 9i 5G – Exposure instabilities, nice colors, strong camera shake.

Samsung A22 5G – Exposure instabilities, color rendering issues, strong camera shake.

Honor Magic4 Lite 5G – Slight over-exposure, color rendering issues, strong camera shake.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

88

Realme 9i 5G

118

[glossary_exclude]Samsung Galaxy A23 5G[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visual noise chart.

[glossary_exclude]Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
[glossary_exclude]Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

[glossary_exclude]Stabilization[/glossary_exclude]

43

Realme 9i 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jellow artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.

Realme 9i 5G – Strong camera shake during walk or run movement.

Samsung A22 5G – Strong camera shake during walk or run movement.

Honor Magic4 Lite 5G – Strong camera shake during walk or run movement.

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

82

Realme 9i 5G

86

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12S Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main video artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

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We put the Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 50MP sensor, 86º field of view, f/1.8-aperture lens, AF
  • Ultra-wide: 8MP sensor, 112º field of view, f/2.2-aperture lens
  • Macro: 2MP sensor, 89º field of view, f/2.4-aperture lens

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G
114
camera
125
photo
110

117

100

119

108

116

102

114

94

115

63

81

40
bokeh
40

80

62
preview
62

91

74
zoom
56

116

53

117

111
video
90

115

89

117

75

117

102

115

103

118

77

86

101

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

BEST 165

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 151

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 122

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 142

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Accurate exposure, generally wide dynamic range
  • Fairly good detail in photo and video
  • Stable autofocus and wide depth of field in photo
  • Well-controlled noise in video

Cons

  • Often inaccurate color in photo and video
  • Tone compression in HDR portraits
  • Noise in photo
  • Occasional ghosting and halo in photo
  • Occasional autofocus breathing in video
  • White balance instabilities in video
  • Moving texture artifacts in low-light videos
  • Loss of fine detail at medium and long-range tele zoom

With a DXOMARK Camera score of 114, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G occupies a mid-table position in the Premium segment ranking. Overall camera performance was acceptable for the price point, with decent photo, video, and even tele zoom results, despite the lack of a dedicated tele lens. In general, image quality and performance tend to be fairly good in bright light and under typical indoor conditions. However, there was a very noticeable drop in quality once the camera was used in low light. This was especially true for the video mode.

When shooting still images, the camera delivered accurate exposure and a wide dynamic range in most conditions, capturing good highlight and shadow detail. However, portrait images that were shot in high-contrast light conditions, were prone to tone compression artifacts. The autofocus was a little slow in some situations but was stable. A wide depth of field meant that elements that were located behind or in front of the main subject were still rendered fairly sharp. Images offered good detail, but this came at the expense of some noticeable image noise. Color could be better, too, with still images often showing unpleasant color. Our testers also noticed ghosting and halo artifacts in scenes with moving elements or when shooting in high-contrast conditions.

When using the tele zoom, fine detail was lost at medium and long-range settings, but overall the tele zoom did a fairly good job, considering there was no dedicated tele lens. Image quality of the ultra-wide camera was fairly good as well.

Video clips with the Oppo came with good exposure and dynamic range but exposure instabilities were fairly noticeable. The same was true for white balance instabilities and casts. Like for photos, colors sometimes looked slightly unpleasant. Autofocus breathing could be quite intrusive, too. On the plus side, video stabilization worked pretty nicely, doing a good job at compensating camera motion.

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G Camera Scores vs Premium[/glossary_exclude]
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

[glossary_exclude]Photo[/glossary_exclude]

125

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

152

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G Photo scores[/glossary_exclude]
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

110

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

100

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

119

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 7 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure and color are the key attributes for technically good pictures. For exposure, the main attribute evaluated is the brightness of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the contrast and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera's ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.
For color, the image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors but we respect a manufacturer's choice of color signature.

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range and depth of field
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G – slightly underexposure, wide dynamic range and depth of field
Xiaomi 11T – underexposure, wide dynamic range, narrower depth of field than Oppo and Samsung

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus[/glossary_exclude]

108

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

116

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus repeatability, shooting time delay, and depth of field. Shooting delay is the difference between the time the user presses the capture button and the time the image is actually taken. It includes focusing speed and the capability of the device to capture images at the right time, what is called 'zero shutter lag' capability. Even if a shallow depth of field can be pleasant for a single subject portrait or close-up shot, it can also be a problem in some specific conditions such as group portraits; Both situations are tested. Focus accuracy is also evaluated in all the real-life images taken, from infinity to close-up objects and in low light to outdoor conditions.

[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

102

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

114

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Find X5[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC) and the Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

94

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

115

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.

[glossary_exclude]Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

63

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

81

[glossary_exclude]Google Pixel 6[/glossary_exclude]

The artifacts evaluation looks at lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main photo artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Preview[/glossary_exclude]

125

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

152

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

Preview tests analyze the image quality of the camera app's preview of the image, with particular attention paid to the difference between the capture and the preview, especially regarding dynamic range and the application of the bokeh effect. Also evaluated is the smoothness of the exposure, color and focus adaptation when zooming from the minimal to the maximal zoom factor available. The preview frame rate is measured using the LED Universal Timer.

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G – preview – same exposure as final capture
Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G – capture

[glossary_exclude]Zoom[/glossary_exclude]

74

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

151

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G Zoom Scores[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated.

[glossary_exclude]Wide[/glossary_exclude]

53

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]

These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes.

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G – accurate target exposure, desaturated colors, wide dynamic range
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G – accurate target exposure, pleasant colors, wide dynamic range
Xiaomi 11T – accurate target exposure, pleasant colors, wide dynamic range

[glossary_exclude]Tele[/glossary_exclude]

56

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

116

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions.The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality.Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions.The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality.Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions.The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality.Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score per focal length[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with respect to the full-frame equivalent focal length for different light conditions.The x-axis represents the equivalent focal length measured for each corresponding shooting distance and the y-axis represents the maximum details preservation metric score: higher value means better quality.Large dots correspond to zoom ratio available in the user interface of the camera application.

[glossary_exclude]Video[/glossary_exclude]

111

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

149

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G Video scores[/glossary_exclude]
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

[glossary_exclude]Exposure[/glossary_exclude]

90

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

115

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

[glossary_exclude]Color[/glossary_exclude]

89

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Exposure tests evaluate the brightness of the main subject and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.
Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G – accurate target exposure, wide dynamic range, exposure instabilities, good detail

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G – accurate target exposure on portraits, wide dynamic range, slight loss of detail

Xiaomi 11T – underexposure, limited dynamic range, good detail

[glossary_exclude]Texture[/glossary_exclude]

102

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

115

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Texture tests analyze the level of details and texture of the real-life videos as well as the videos of charts recorded in the lab. Natural videos recordings are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the level of details in the bright and areas as well as in the dark. Objective measurements are performed of images of charts taken in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The charts used are the DXOMARK chart (DMC) and Dead Leaves chart.

[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.

[glossary_exclude]Noise[/glossary_exclude]

103

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

118

[glossary_exclude]Samsung Galaxy A23 5G[/glossary_exclude]

Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 1 to 1000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visual noise chart.

[glossary_exclude]Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
[glossary_exclude]Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

[glossary_exclude]Stabilization[/glossary_exclude]

101

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

117

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]

Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jellow artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G – effective stabilization

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G – noticeable camera motion

Xiaomi 11T – slightly noticeable camera motion

[glossary_exclude]Artifacts[/glossary_exclude]

77

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G

86

[glossary_exclude]Xiaomi 12S Ultra[/glossary_exclude]

Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.

[glossary_exclude]Main video artifacts penalties[/glossary_exclude]

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Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/oppo-reno8-lite-5g-camera-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/oppo-reno8-lite-5g-camera-test/#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:17:43 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=130427&preview=true&preview_id=130427 We put the Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G  through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results [...]

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We put the Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G  through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary: 64MP 1/2″ sensor, f/1.7-aperture lens, PDAF, EIS
  • Macro: 2MP 1/5″ sensor, f/2.4-aperture lens, FF

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.


Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G
64
camera
55
photo
83

117

90

119

92

116

75

114

76

115

64

81

50
bokeh
50

80

50
preview
50

91

44
zoom
32

116

0

117

80
video
69

115

88

117

63

117

74

115

89

118

75

86

77

117

Use cases & Conditions

[glossary_exclude]Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.[/glossary_exclude]

BEST 165

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 151

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 122

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 142

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Usually accurate target exposure in outdoor and indoor conditions in photo and video
  • Neutral white balance on video in outdoor and indoor conditions
  • Usually fast and accurate autofocus in photo
  • Preview that is usually quite close to final capture in low dynamic range conditions
  • Accurate exposure in all conditions when zooming in at most ranges

Cons

  • Very visible noise in indoor and low light
  • Narrow dynamic range, with bright clipping sometimes visible
  • Low texture level in videos
  • Some strongly underexposed scenes in low light videos
  • At long range, a very visible coarse noise, with most details lost
  • Lack of ultra-wide module

The Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G camera achieved a decent score in photo and video thanks to its capabilities in outdoor and indoor conditions. However, the performances were not as good in challenging conditions like HDR scenes and low light for both photo and video. In those conditions, many failures and artifacts were visible, and the device struggled to render the scenes accurately.

Unlike its direct competitors, the Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G camera performance was limited due to the lack of zoom capabilities because the device has neither an ultra-wide nor tele camera module. However, compared to its competitors, the device performed quite similarly, showing slightly more details in images, but usually featuring more noise in all conditions.

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G Camera Scores vs High-End[/glossary_exclude]
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

[glossary_exclude]Photo[/glossary_exclude]

55

Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G

152

[glossary_exclude]Huawei Mate 50 Pro[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G Photo scores[/glossary_exclude]
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.
Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G – Low dynamic range capabilities, but white balance is fairly accurate.
[glossary_exclude]Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
[glossary_exclude]Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

[glossary_exclude]Zoom[/glossary_exclude]

44

Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G

151

[glossary_exclude]Honor Magic4 Ultimate[/glossary_exclude]

About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G Zoom Scores[/glossary_exclude]
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

[glossary_exclude]Video[/glossary_exclude]

80

Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G

149

[glossary_exclude]Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max[/glossary_exclude]
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

[glossary_exclude]Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G Video scores[/glossary_exclude]
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G – Target exposure is low and information in the dark parts is lost. A pink cast is visible.
[glossary_exclude]DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
[glossary_exclude]Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
[glossary_exclude]Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level[/glossary_exclude]
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

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