The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has claimed the coveted crown of the best camera smartphone in the world, according to the latest DXOMARK camera test results. Scoring an unprecedented 175 points overall, the Pura 80 Ultra dethroned the former leader OPPO Find X8 Ultra—setting a new benchmark in mobile photography.
Outstanding Camera Performance
Huawei’s flagship shines with a record-breaking 180 points in the photo category, showcasing incredible mastery of light, detail, and color accuracy. The smartphone features a large 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR primary camera sensor with a variable aperture (f/1.6–f/4.0) that allows exceptional creative control over depth of field and exposure in diverse lighting conditions.
DXOMARK praised the phone’s:
- Wide dynamic range and accurate exposure
- Life-like, consistent color rendering including natural skin tones under challenging mixed lighting
- High detail retention with low noise even in low-light scenarios
- Fast and reliable autofocus delivering crisp photos in static and dynamic conditions
- Excellent portrait mode with precise subject isolation and fine detail in features such as stray hair and accessories
- Ultra-wide lens providing a very broad field of view with good image quality
- Innovative switchable dual telephoto module combining 3.7x medium and 9.4x super-telephoto lenses, offering outstanding zoom flexibility and exceptional detail at long range
Video Capabilities
The Pura 80 Ultra also scored a very strong 166 points in video tests. It offers smooth stabilization, a wide dynamic range, good color fidelity, and improved texture and noise control. However, DXOMARK noted some minor issues like occasional exposure and color instabilities, and some video mode artifacts including hue shift and ghosting.
Pros and Cons Summary
Pros:
- Industry-leading photo quality with unmatched zoom performance
- Excellent color accuracy and exposure balance
- Versatile dual telephoto lens system
- Strong video stabilization and quality
Cons:
- Occasional exposure and color shifts in complex lighting
- Some unnatural textures in very challenging lighting
- Video artifacts such as hue shifts and ghosting
Impact and Anticipation
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has set a new gold standard in smartphone photography, leaving its competitors behind by a notable margin. It excels particularly in main camera image quality, bokeh shots, telephoto zoom, as well as indoor and low-light conditions. This achievement cements Huawei’s position as a leader in mobile camera innovation.
Huawei fans and photography enthusiasts can look forward to an in-depth review of the Pura 80 Ultra soon that will explore its capabilities further in real-world scenarios.