Brief Summary
This video discusses the newly announced Huawei Pura 80 series, with a focus on the Ultra model and its impressive camera capabilities. The Pura 80 Ultra features a self-developed 1-inch sensor with advanced HDR support, improved low-light performance, and a groundbreaking periscope telephoto lens system offering 3.7x and 9.4x optical zoom. The presenter highlights the phone's potential to dominate the smartphone photography market and encourages viewers to donate to help him acquire the device for a hands-on review.
- The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra boasts significant advancements in camera technology, particularly in zoom capabilities and sensor technology.
- The phone's innovative periscope system allows for switching between two different lenses, achieving impressive optical zoom levels.
- The presenter believes the Pura 80 Ultra could become the top-ranked smartphone camera and encourages viewers to donate for a review.
Introduction to the Huawei Pura 80 Series
The presenter introduces the newly announced Huawei Pura 80 series, highlighting its innovative features, particularly in the camera department. The series includes vanilla, Pro, Pro Plus, and Ultra versions, with the Ultra model being the most interesting due to its camera capabilities. The video is recorded using the Pura 70 Ultra's internal microphones, which the presenter praises for their sound quality and noise cancellation.
Pura 80 Ultra's Camera Advancements
The Pura 80 Ultra features a self-developed 1-inch sensor with low fig support, providing excellent high dynamic range (HDR). This HDR performance surpasses even that of the Honor Magic 6 RSR. The phone's AI support enhances low-light performance, potentially outperforming other smartphones in the market. The telephoto zoom has been significantly improved, featuring a large 1/1.28-inch sensor, the largest telephoto sensor in the industry, also used by the Vivo X200 Ultra as their main camera and ultra-wide angle.
Innovative Periscope Technology
Huawei employs a new periscope technology in the Pura 80 Ultra that can switch between two different lenses, offering 3.7x and 9.4x optical zoom. The 9.4x zoom can be cropped to achieve a 10x zoom with added stabilisation. This telephoto zoom is considered the best on the market, utilising a 1/1.28-inch sensor without cropping to achieve the 9.4x zoom. The technology involves moving elements and switching between lenses to direct reflection to the sensor.
R&D and Potential of the Pura 80 Ultra
The innovative periscope system demonstrates Huawei's significant investment in research and development. While not optical zoom, rumours suggest Huawei is working on such technology for future models like the Pura 90 series. The 50-megapixel sensor allows for high-quality zoomed images, even at 15x or 20x, without significant loss of quality. The presenter praises the image quality, noting the absence of AI rendering issues seen in other brands like Vivo.
Photography and Videography Capabilities
The Pura 80 Ultra is expected to excel in both photography and videography, particularly in challenging conditions like stage and concert shots. The technology behind the camera system is innovative, and the presenter believes Huawei has outdone themselves with this model. While the Pro and Pro Plus versions are also good, the Ultra is considered the pinnacle of smartphone photography.
Potential DxO Mark Ranking and Call to Action
The presenter anticipates the Pura 80 Ultra will likely achieve the top spot in DxO Mark and potentially in his own camera ranking system. He encourages viewers to donate to help him purchase the device for a hands-on review, estimating the cost to be around €1,200. Donors may receive early access to the review video, similar to the benefits offered to channel members.
