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Phone Arena
14-05-2025
- Phone Arena
The most affordable flagship for photography enthusiasts arrives in the US
Originally introduced in China last month, Nubia's Z70S Ultra mixes full-screen design with advanced imaging technology. One of the most advanced camera-centric flagships launched by Nubia, the Z70S Ultra is now available for purchase globally, including Europe and the United the core of the phone's camera setup sits Nubia's fifth generation Neo Master native 35mm custom optical system, which promises to offer a 40 percent increase in brightness compared to its the phone is equipped with the OmniVision custom 'Light & Shadow Master 990' flagship sensor, which boasts 50-megapixel high resolution, a 1/1.3-inch optical format, and 1.2-micron pixel custom sensor introduces OmniVision's innovative horizontal/vertical quad-phase detection autofocus, DCG dual conversion gain HDR technology, and other similar innovations to meet just about any scenario shooting that users might top of that, the newly launched Nubia Z70S Ultra features OIS (optical image stabilization) support and comes with an f/1.7 large aperture lens with a blue glass spin-coated IR filter. Nubia Z70S Ultra features a state-of-the-art camera system | Image credit: Nubia The phone's 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens enables 15cm macro telephoto shots, while the 50-megapixel AF (autofocus) ultra-wide angle macro lens captures a wide range of pictures such as sweeping landscapes and intricately detailed like every new flagship these days, Nubia Z70S Ultra promises to offer customers a competent AI imaging model. The phone's AI motion capture functionality allows clear shooting of fast-moving objects, while the classic film tone feature offers a range of humanistic tone filters. Other AI imaging tools that Nubia Z70S Ultra can take advantage of are AI Sunset, AI Milky Way Night, and more. But wait, there's more! Nubia announced that in order to make the Z70S Ultra even more appealing for photography enthusiasts, it has created a professional Retro kit for the Z70 series, which includes a classic phone case, the Neo Bar smart camera control bar, filter adapter rings, and Z70S Ultra is not just a great camera phone, but also a powerful flagship. The device is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 12 / 256 GB or 16 / 512 GB. Nubia Z70S Ultra is sleek and chic | Image credit: Nubia Another selling point of Nubia's flagship is its 7th generation UDC full-screen display without punch-holes, featuring the latest Under-Display Camera technology and second-generation Longxi Durable Glass. The 6.85-inch AMOLED display features 1216 x 2688 pixels resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate and HDR10 Z70S Ultra is powered by a large 6,600 mAh battery that features 80W fast charging support. The phone is ultra narrow featuring 1.25mm bezels. Also, the rear camera lens module features an exclusive vacuum dual-film, multi-texture process, while the body has a three-dimensional micro-etched glass finish with a leather texture. Customers who'd like to order the Z70S Ultra can do so via Nubia's official website. The 12 GB + 256 GB variant is available for $780, while the 16 GB + 512 GB model sells for just $870.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This image sensor boasts the highest dynamic range EVER for a smartphone
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. OmniVision has launched its new OV50X image sensor, which takes smartphone photography to a whole new level with an extraordinarily high dynamic range – almost 110dB. That's the highest ever seen in the smartphone world. The manufacturer is known for its technical breakthroughs in the camera market. You might remember its specialist medical camera the size of a grain of sand, designed to save lives in the hands of surgeons. That tiny camera even entered the Guinness Book of Records. Getting the industry's highest dynamic range sensor on the market is Omnivision's next move. The OV50X image sensor features a resolution of 50MP, each pixel measuring 1.6-micron (µm) within a 1-inch optical format. It was designed to enhance flagship smartphones, making it possible to fit high-end technology in your pocket. OmniVision developed the OV50X with professional videographers and photographers in mind to meet the growing demand for high-quality filming on the smartphone market. Here are some quick tech specs: - Supports 4-cell binning for 12.5 MP at a speedy 180 frames per second (fps) and 60 fps with three-channel HDR- Premium-quality 8K video thanks to Dual Analog Gain (DAG) HDR, and on-sensor crop zoom- Features OmniVision's TheiaCel™ technology, extending single-exposure HDR to close to 110 dB—the highest range possible for smartphones- Top-notch autofocus performance with 100% coverage from Quad Phase Detection (QPD)- Built on PureCel®Plus-S stacked-die technology, it excels in low-light conditions Takuritsu Li, marketing manager, OmniVision, said: "Consumers can now own a smartphone capable of superior video and photo capture around the clock, even in challenging capture conditions such as sunrise, sunset, nighttime with bright lights, or overcast days." The OV50X is sampling now and will be in mass production in Q3 2025. If you are into smart photography, check our guide to the best phone for photography.
