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Updated: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera test

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Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We ...

Smartisan Pro 2S test: Newcomer from the Far East

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The Smartisan Pro 2S is the Chinese manufacturer’s latest model and the first Smartisan device to feature Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon 710 upper mid-range chipset. The smartphone also comes with a 5.99-inch notch-less display, 6GB of RAM, ...

OnePlus 6 test: The alternative flagship

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Released in late May, the OnePlus 6 is the latest dual camera-equipped smartphone from Chinese brand OnePlus. It is a premium model featuring a large 6.28-in AMOLED edge-to-edge display and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon ...

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra camera test: Not just for selfies

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Announced in January 2018, the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is billed as the ultimate “dual selfie” camera smartphone, having both a 16Mp and an 8Mp camera on its front. Around the back, however, there’s a 23Mp camera ...

Updated: Xiaomi Mi 8 camera test

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Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We ...

Energizer E520 test: Power up

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mobile

The Energizer brand has developed a series of alternative smartphones, offering rugged construction and super-long battery life. The Energizer E520 boasts a military-grade MIL-STD-810G certified shockproof construction, dust- and waterproof up to 1.5m for 30 ...

Updated: HTC U12+ camera test

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camera

Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We ...

Asus ZenFone 5 camera test: Excellent mid-range option

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The Asus ZenFone 5 is the Taipei based manufacturer’s contribution to the upper mid-range segment of the smartphone market. Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and an almost bezel-less 6.2-inch LCD display ...

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) test: Bright light shooter

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In stores from early 2018, the Galaxy A8 (2018) is the latest incarnation of Samsung’s A8 mid-range smartphone, powered by the Exynos 7885 Octa chipset. Offering a single-cam setup, the A8 (2018)’s rear-facing camera features ...

Updated: Huawei P20 Pro camera test

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camera

Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We ...

Huawei P20 camera test: High-end all-rounder

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mobile

Unlike its larger and more expensive sister model, the P20 Pro, the new Huawei P20 has to make do without a triple camera, a large quad-sensor, and a dedicated tele-lens. Instead, the P20 bets on ...

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S: A Chinese gem

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mobile

Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has today unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi MIX 2S. Packed with top-end features, it’s an exciting development for smartphone photography enthusiasts looking for high-end specifications at an affordable price ...

Reliance Jio LYF Earth 1 camera test: Affordable mid-ranger for the Indian market

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Indian retail giant Reliance has been busy bringing a series of competitively-priced smartphones to market under their LYF brand. The Reliance Jio LYF Earth 1 is their premium offering, featuring a 1.5Ghz octa-core Snapdragon 615 ...

Updated: Samsung Galaxy S9+ camera test

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camera

Please note: In September 2019, we updated the DXOMARK Mobile test protocol to cover ultra-wide-angle performance and renamed the protocol DXOMARK Camera. We also expanded our low-light testing and created the new Night sub-score, which incorporates the previous Flash score. We ...

Archos Diamond Omega: Solid performer

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Launched in November 2017, the Archos Diamond Omega offers some impressive photo and video specs, as befits the firm’s flagship model, starting with a dual rear camera and 4K video capture. The rear cameras are ...

Vivo X20 Plus: Viva the resolution

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Expanding quickly into the Indian and South Asian markets, Vivo is developing stylish smartphones with an emphasis on high-end sound and photography capabilities. Announced in September 2017, the X20 Plus is an upper mid-range device ...

How DXOMARK scores smartphone rear cameras – explaining DXOMARK Camera

New article coming soon Last update: November 4, 2019 DXOMARK’s Camera (previously called DxOMark Mobile) scores and rankings are based on testing every camera using an identical, extensive process that includes shooting nearly 1,500 images ...

Evaluating computational bokeh: How we test smartphone portrait modes

Thanks to innovative technologies such as dual cameras and multi-image stacking, modern smartphone cameras can match traditional cameras in many areas. Add ultimate portability to the mix, and it is no surprise that smartphones have ...

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