The Pixel 10 Pro claims to have the best phone camera in the world, and after testing it against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, it shows impressive results, especially in 100x zoom and software features, though both phones excel in different areas. The Pixel 10 Pro offers superior AI-driven features and detailed shots, making it a strong contender in high-end smartphone photography.
iPhone 15 Pro Max users are showcasing the phone's 5x zoom on TikTok, but Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra owners point out that their phones have had 10x zoom since February. While the iPhone 15 Pro Max impresses with its zoom capabilities, the S23 Ultra wins in terms of maximum zoom.
Samsung has announced that its 200MP camera sensors can be used as telephoto cameras in two ways: in-sensor crop and with a dedicated optical zoom lens. This allows for up to 4x optical zoom-like image quality from the primary camera. The 200MP sensors can also capture portrait images with natural bokeh and good details, making them better suited for this purpose than wide-angle primary cameras. High-end smartphones can pair the 200MP sensor with an optical zoom lens, offering unprecedented details and zoom range. However, it is rumored that Vivo's upcoming flagship smartphone may surpass Samsung's zoom capabilities, potentially causing Samsung to lose its zoom camera crown next year.
An Apple user rented a Galaxy S23 Ultra to record Taylor Swift's concert because of its superior zoom capabilities and audio quality compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The video showcased the clear difference in quality between the two devices. While the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro series will offer a periscope camera, rumors suggest that Samsung may phase out the 10x zoom on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, potentially disappointing fans who value the phone's zoom capabilities.