A YouTuber compared the Pixel 10 Pro XL and iPhone 16 Pro Max, finding the iPhone superior in video quality, low-light performance, and motion handling, while the Pixel excelled in macro photography. The test highlights ongoing challenges for Pixel in video performance as Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 17 Pro, which may further solidify its dominance in smartphone videography.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 features a new 12-megapixel ultrawide camera sensor that performs better in low-light conditions compared to the Z Fold 5. Testing in various dimly lit environments, including the Paris Catacombs, showed that the Z Fold 6 generally produced brighter and more detailed photos, although not consistently. The improvements in the ultrawide camera, along with design refinements, make the Z Fold 6 a more polished device, but it comes with a higher price tag of $1,900.
In a camera test, the Vivo X100 Pro has emerged as a new champion in zoom photography, surpassing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in the 3x, 10x, and 30x zoom categories. While the Galaxy S24 Ultra still excels in main and wide-angle photography, the Vivo X100 Pro's impressive camera system, including a 4.3x optical zoom and collaboration with Leica, has proven its prowess. This outcome suggests that Samsung may need to make further advancements in its camera technology for the upcoming S25 Ultra to reclaim the title of the best telephoto smartphone camera.
A professional photographer took Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max to Yosemite National Park for a camera test. The iPhone 15 Pro Max's main camera with its larger sensor captured more light and rendered colors more accurately, resulting in richer and more detailed photos. The 15 Pro Max's 5x telephoto camera also showed significant improvements in image quality, with better light capture and a wider tonal range. However, lens flares and the infamous iPhone "green dot" issue still persist. Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max's cameras are a significant improvement over the 13 Pro Max, making it a worthwhile upgrade for photography enthusiasts.
