Tag Archives: Smartphone photography

Good news! Another Chinese smartphone brand is making waves in imaging – it’s Vivo, not Xiaomi.

Chinese Smartphone Brands Elevating Imaging Standards In recent years, Chinese smartphone manufacturers have been collaborating with international imaging giants, including Leica, Hasselblad, and Carl Zeiss. These collaborations have been with the four major domestic smartphone giants: Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo. From lens modules to algorithms and various distinctive features, such partnerships have significantly enhanced … Continue reading Good news! Another Chinese smartphone brand is making waves in imaging – it’s Vivo, not Xiaomi.

Huawei’s New Pura70 Ultra: Exploring the Zoom Lens Concept

Huawei Pura70 Ultra: Exploring the Revolutionary Zoom Lens Concept Yesterday marked the launch of Huawei’s Pura70 series pioneer program, and I got my hands on this product at the earliest opportunity. Over time, as information about the Huawei Pura70 Ultra teardown became increasingly detailed online, I was able to gain a more comprehensive understanding of … Continue reading Huawei’s New Pura70 Ultra: Exploring the Zoom Lens Concept

iPhone 16 Shakes Up Industry: 3 Key Upgrades Revealed

It must be said, the current mobile phone industry is becoming increasingly dull and less attention-grabbing. Previously, domestic smartphone manufacturers collectively focused on improving mobile imaging to add selling points. However, now that a one-inch oversized sensor has become standard on flagship phones, the mobile imaging sector has also reached a bottleneck. The newly released … Continue reading iPhone 16 Shakes Up Industry: 3 Key Upgrades Revealed

Mi 14 Ultra: A Photographic Powerhouse

Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Setting a New Standard in Imaging Flagship Smartphones Recently, Xiaomi launched its Xiaomi 14 Ultra, marking a new era for flagship smartphones in China. It promises an enhanced photography experience through more powerful CMOS sensors, advanced optical lens systems, and further advancements in computational photography. In terms of CMOS, the Xiaomi 14 … Continue reading Mi 14 Ultra: A Photographic Powerhouse

Pet Portrait Showdown: Apple vs. Samsung vs. OPPO vs. vivo!

Evolution of Mobile Imaging Technology and Portrait Mode Showdown The development of mobile imaging technology has made significant breakthroughs in both hardware and technical algorithms. Particularly in portrait mode, with the support of periscope zoom and computational photography, it further enhances users’ ability to easily capture natural and clear portrait photos with background blur. However, … Continue reading Pet Portrait Showdown: Apple vs. Samsung vs. OPPO vs. vivo!

Apple vs Samsung vs OPPO & vivo: Zoom/Macro Showdown

Who said Apple and Samsung are falling behind in photography? I think the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung S23 Ultra both performed quite well, especially Apple, which has incorporated a periscope telephoto lens and even supports telephoto macro. Using a telephoto lens for macro photography seems much better than cropping with the main camera … Continue reading Apple vs Samsung vs OPPO & vivo: Zoom/Macro Showdown