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Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Khaleej Times
Smartphone photography enters a new era with Pura 80 Ultra
The smartphone scene has become a bit disappointing in recent years. There are no head-turning features or jaw-dropping innovations. Some minor spec bumps and a fresh coat of paint is all we have been getting year after year. Many have given up waiting with bated breath. That's when Huawei, the same brand that brought us the first-ever mainstream tri-fold smartphone, drops the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra. What's the deal with this phone, you ask? Well, it might make many people reconsider their plans to buy a mirrorless system. The cameras are that good, and we are not just talking about the main camera. Best telephoto camera in town Even for smartphones that flex on camera capabilities, the main camera has always been the centerpiece. The ultra-wide and especially the telephoto were an afterthought. The Pura 80 Ultra is fixing this broken formula by introducing a trailblazing Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera, with versatile 3.7x and 9.4x focal lengths, sharing a super-large sensor to create cinematic portraits and dramatic, razor-sharp close-ups with rich spatial depth. Having a large photosensitive area means the telephoto lens can take stunning pictures even in low light, which used to be the Achilles' heel of telephoto cameras. From intricate architectural details to expansive city skylines, it excels at capturing vivid night atmospheres with precise hue and saturation. Photos and videos of concerts and stage events will come out with vibrant colours, closer than ever to professional event photography. Even better main shooter While the telephoto camera has seen monumental upgrades, the main camera has improved leaps and bounds. A 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR Camera powers the main camera on the Pura 80 Ultra. Such a large sensor increases the dynamic range beyond what any other smartphone, achieving the industry's highest 16EV, more than that of many professional cinema cameras. In scenes with bright skies and dark shadows in the same frame, it recovers blown-out highlights and lifts details from the dark areas, creating a more balanced image that looks closer to what your eyes actually see. To improve the colour accuracy and details in night scenes, the main camera combines the information from the Ultra Chroma Camera to deliver ultra-clear and brilliant nightscapes even in low-light environments. Lead by aesthetics The HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra unveils a Dazzling Forward Symbol design, drawing inspiration from the timeless sunray motifs found in exquisite jewellery and luxury watches. This radiant sunburst pattern dazzles with intricate depth and harmonious interplay of light and shadow. The camera lens is accentuated by a resplendent golden ring, forming the iconic forward symbol camera module adorned with the golden XMAGE emblem, creating a captivating visual icon. Smarter than ever The actual experience of using a smartphone depends, above all, on the software. Huawei has packed the EMUI 15 with intelligent AI features that users actually benefit from every day. The phone can recognise its owner and display or hide the message content depending on who is looking at the phone. To ensure voice clarity even in extremely loud environments, the phone employs a two-way noise reduction during handheld calls. The new Smart Controls Button doubles as a fingerprint reader and a customisable shortcut button you can tap to quickly access your favourite features, such as the camera, flashlight, notepad, and AI lens. Flagship battery and display The HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra supports 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge with a massive 5170mAh battery and supports 80W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge for convenient, instant charging. The phone also features an All-new Ultra-clear HUAWEI X-True Display™ with 3000nit peak brightness and adaptive brightness adjustment across lighting conditions, more comfortable viewing in low light, and more transparent and clearer images at high brightness. The 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate intelligently adjusts based on browsing needs for buttery-smooth visuals. In a market full of incremental updates, the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra stands tall with a monumental camera revolution. If you care about photography, this might be the only phone that truly deserves your attention in 2025.
Phone Arena
10-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Huawei Pura 80 is no longer China-exclusive, photographers should go crazy about its camera setup
Receive the latest mobile news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Two zoom lenses on a single large sensor Variable aperture for the main camera Large 5,170 mAh battery 3.7x zoom for portraits and telephoto street photography 10x zoom for impressive close-ups What else is there? The Huawei Pura 80 series debuted less than a month ago in China and besides the Ultra model, there's also the vanilla Huawei Pura 80, the Pura 80 Pro and the Pura 80 Pro Ultra is, of course, the most powerful of them all and is the one that fans were hoping to step outside its homeland:The phone utilizes a 50 MP large, 1-inch sensor with a variable (f/1.6-4.0) aperture that's great for capturing detailed, vivid shots even in less-than-optimal settings (e.g., when it's dark). There's a 40 MP ultra-wide snapper and a multi-spectral Ultra Chroma Camera sensor that's responsible for accurate colors and precise, real to life star of the camera setup is the telephoto sensor, in front of which sit two distinct zoom lenses – that's the Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera:Huawei says that's the industry's largest telephoto sensor – and users can switch between the 3.7x and 10x zoom in the camera app. The camera hardware instantly moves the selected lens in front of the sensor and, boom, you're already taking photos of birds or capturing the lead singer's facial expressions at a concert from a great a great idea. Such a system may turn out to be prone to issues, but I don't care – it's innovation, and innovation is what is sorely needed in the smartphone industry right only thing I find a bit odd is the 10x magnification: that's often "too much". While 2x and 3x are perfect for portraits or capturing things that are a bit far away, there aren't that many day-to-day subjects that demand a 10x zoom. Don't get me wrong – I love what Huawei is doing, but maybe a 6x zoom would be more practical?The Pura 80 Ultra features the new AI Smart Controls Button, which provides quick access to frequently used functions such as the camera, flashlight, or AI lens, based on user preferences. The button includes fingerprint recognition for added security and ease of use. The devices also introduce advanced AI Noise Cancellation, which improves call quality by reducing background noise and enhancing voice clarity for both phone is powered by a 5,170 mAh battery, supported by 100W wired (and 80W wireless) charging speeds – and that's a convenience I can't give up now that I've tried it. Finally, to improve durability, the Pura 80 Ultra uses second-generation Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass, which offers better scratch and drop resistance compared to standard and availability will be announced shortly and we'll keep you updated.
GSM Arena
03-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Our Motorola Razr+ 2025 video review is out
In our Motorola Razr 2025 video review, we concluded that the phone holds promise, but chipset performance, battery life and camera image quality left something to be desired. Maybe the Motorola Razr+ 2025 is the better option? The truth is that the Razr+ 2025 is essentially a re-release of last year's Razr+, except with upgraded ingress protection (IP48 instead of IPX8) and a newer Android version out of the box. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is no match for modern flagship chips like in the Razr Ultra 2025, but it trounces the Dimensity 7400X inside the vanilla Razr 2025. So that's one problem solved. Motorola Razr+ 2025 The battery life situation is not as big of a win. The phone doesn't last as long as its predecessor (despite having the same relevant hardware) and it only beats the vanilla Razr 2025 by a small margin. As for the camera, the plus model is the only one with a telephoto lens (50MP 2x), while the other two offer an ultra-wide instead. It's a mixed bag with some good results and some issues that need fixing. Watch the video for more details: You should also read our Motorola Razr+ 2025 review if you are considering it as your next phone. Motorola Razr+ 2025
Android Authority
01-07-2025
- Android Authority
Nothing launches Phone 3: The new face of 'affordable' flagships
Earlier this year, we saw Nothing take high-quality telephoto photography to the midrange space with the Phone 3a Pro and its periscope zoom. Change like that is the name of the game for Nothing in 2025, as the company reconsiders some past approaches to hardware, software, and even sales of its smartphones. And while some of the changes surrounding the Nothing Phone 3 have been more controversial than others, they ultimately come together to give us one curiously compelling package. Today in London, Nothing formally announced the Phone 3, and we've got the full details on what it offers, what you can expect, and how to get your hands on one. Nothing Phone 3 release date, price, and availability Nothing Phone 3 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM: $799 / €799 / £799 $799 / €799 / £799 Nothing Phone 3 16GB RAM + 512GB ROM: $899 / €899 / £899 Nothing has not been shy about the Phone 3's existence in the weeks and months leading up to today, teasing both the smartphone itself as well as the company's plans for today's July 1 launch event. For the Phone 3, Nothing is making a global sales push, releasing its hardware in markets around the world — and that fully includes the US this time. Pre-orders for the Phone 3 will open a little later this week, scheduled for July 4. Following that pre-order period, regular retail availability of the Nothing Phone 3 is set to commence on July 15. The Nothing Phone 3 pushes prices firmly into flagship territory, starting $200 higher than the Phone 2. Wherever you decide to pick your Nothing Phone 3 up, you should have your choice of the hardware in either its black or white colorway. Nothing Phone 3 Nothing Phone 3 MSRP: $799.99 Nothing's first 'true flagship.' The Phone 3 is a stylish reinvention of Nothing's Android phone series, now with flagship specs, including a large silicon-carbon battery, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, and a periscope zoom lens with macro photography support. See price at Amazon Nothing Phone 3 specs C. Scott Brown / Android Authority A smartphone is a heck of a lot more than just the components that go into it, and for a style-first handset like the Phone 3, that's as true as ever. But even that said, Nothing has delivered a ton of easy-to-appreciate upgrades with this year's hardware, from new camera packages to higher-speed charging. Here's how it all comes together: Nothing Phone 3 Display 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1260 x 2800 resolution 120Hz adaptive refresh rate HDR10+ Processor Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 RAM 12 or 16GB Storage 256 or 512GB Power 5,150mAh silicon-carbide 65W wired charging 15W wireless charging Cameras Rear: - 50MP main f/1.68, 1/1.3-inch sensor, OIS & EIS, AF - 50MP 3x zoom periscope f/2.68, 1/2.75-inch sensor, OIS & EIS, AF -50MP ultrawide, f/2.2, 114-degree FoV 1/2.76-inch sensor Front: - 50MP f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor Video Rear: 4K at 60fps 1080p at 60fps 1080p at 240fps (Slo-Mo) Front: 1080p at 60fps Audio Dual stereo speakers Dual mics No 3.5mm jack Connectivity 5G Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 6.0 NFC support SIM Dual nano-SIM tray Security Optical under-display fingerprint sensor 5 years of OS updates 7 years of security updates Durability/Materials IP68 Gorilla Glass 7i front Gorilla Glass Victus back Software Android 15 Nothing OS 3.5 Dimensions and weight 160.6 x 75.59 x 8.99mm 218g Colors White, Black Extras Glyph Matrix Glyph Button Essential Key Nothing Phone 3: Features If you've used a Nothing smartphone before, the core experience here isn't going to shake you any, even as we see familiar faces like the Glyph interface evolve into something all-new. Let's take a look at what highlights you can expect across the handset's major systems. Camera C. Scott Brown / Android Authority As we already noted, Nothing got the ball rolling on camera upgrades earlier this year with the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro, and the latter's periscope zoom lens makes its triumphant return on the Phone 3. Now, not only do you have your choice of the 50MP main cam and the 50MP ultra-wide, but you can get up to 3x optical zoom out of the new 50MP periscope option — and even crop in on the sensor for an effective 6x zoom. Nothing touts its 'Ultra XDR video' tech for dual-exposure range, and that operates up to a smooth 60fps. We also hear about some upgrades for slow-mo video, now able to capture FHD footage as fast as 240fps. This 50MP-everywhere routine extends around to the Phone 3's front-facer. Megapixels aren't everything, granted, but it's reassuring knowing that there are plenty of them around no matter which of the phone's many camera options we choose. Performance C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Phone 3 is no stranger to controversy, but maybe the most eyebrow-raising decision Nothing made here was its choice of SoC. To refresh your memory, the Nothing Phone 1 ran a Snapdragon 778G Plus that we didn't love, but the Phone 2 raised the bar considerably with its Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. But this year with the Phone 3, Nothing is clearly backing down from that flagship-chip dalliance and is returning to more upper-mid-range territory with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. We've run some recent benchmarks on other Snapdragon 8s Gen 4-powered hardware, and the results there don't have us expecting performance that really holds a candle to major 2025 Android flagships — or even last year's models, if we're being honest. That said, we did see some promising results in terms of long-term stability, so if you're interested in a phone that needn't be blazingly fast so long as it's nice and reliable, Nothing's choice here might make sense for you. Still, we'll want to put this whole hardware package through its paces before we let another device's benchmark results color our expectations for the Phone 3 and Nothing's choice of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Screen quality and size C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Screens on Nothing phones have generally been pretty impressive, and it doesn't look like the manufacturer is interested in losing that reputation with the Phone 3. Its 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED panel is just about the same size we had last time around, although now at an ever-so-slightly higher resolution, resulting in what should be a noticeably sharper image. The real upgrades this year might be the ones we're seeing for screen brightness, hitting 1,600 nits outdoors, compared to 1,000 for the Phone 2. We're also looking forward to experiencing some of its high-speed tricks, like smooth 1,000 Hz input sampling, and 2,160 Hz PWM dimming for flicker-free brightness adjustments. Design, colors, and build quality C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Our other big controversy this year is maybe the Phone 3's most personal, as Nothing has radically reimagined its approach to its flagship handset's design. The Phone 1 and Phone 2 were clearly siblings, and placing them side-by-side, you might easily confuse one for the other. And while the Phone 3 is unmistakably a Nothing creation, its wild rear-panel layout makes it a device that breaks new ground. That involves the new Glyph Matrix replacing the old Glyph interface — which we'll look at closer in just a moment — as well as the off-kilter approach to camera layout that Nothing is embracing. We've already heard a lot of mixed opinions on this choice, and while we'll absolutely concede that it's not for everyone, there's definitely a distinct appeal to it. This generation, Nothing bumps ingress protection up to a robust IP68 rating, while also covering the phone front and back with Gorilla Glass — 7i guarding the screen, and Victus on the rear. Battery and charging speed C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Capacity-wise, the Phone 3 doesn't tread too far from the Phone 2's 4,700mAh, conservatively pushing things up to 5,150mAh. The cooler news is that Nothing's using a silicon-carbon anode to increase energy density. We also see some boosts to battery performance, with the Phone 3 increasing its fast-charging support to handle 65W input. The company says that's sufficient to get a dead phone to 50% in under twenty minutes, or hit full charge in less than an hour. On the wireless front, the Phone 3 supports 15W wireless charging, as well as reverse charging to top up your accessories (or share a little battery with a friend in a pinch). Glyph Matrix C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Instead of the expansive Glyph lights stretching across the backs of the Phone 1 and Phone 2, with the Phone 3 Nothing reimagined the entire Glyph system. The Glyph Matrix is a disc composed of 489 LEDs that effectively form a tiny secondary rear screen. And while it's a world removed from the sort of full-color actual rear display Xiaomi did with the Mi Ultra 11, the Glyph Matrix can still pull off some very cool-sounding tricks. The Nothing Phone 3's Glyph Matrix makes its best case for the utility of a feature-packed rear display. Nothing share a whole list of abilities the Matrix display can pull off, from the basic clock you see here, to showing battery percentage, displaying volume levels during video recording, or even letting you play Magic 8 Ball. And with a dedicated Glyph Button, you can quickly cycle through those options. Nothing's releasing an SDK for Glyph Matrix, so hopefully we'll also be seeing some solid third-party support further down the line. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Software and updates The Nothing Phone 3 ships with Nothing OS 3.5, itself based on Android 15. With Android 16 as fresh out of the oven as it still is, we can hardly fault the company for going with 15 out-of-the-box. Looking forward, you've got a nice, long life of future software releases to enjoy. Nothing promises five years of OS updates, with security patches extending another two year beyond that. If you're still carrying around the Nothing Phone 3 in seven years, it should be just as secure and reliable as it is on day one. FAQ Does the Nothing Phone 3 have a microSD card slot? No, this is is 2025. That's not really a thing anymore. But you have your choice of up to 512GB internal storage. Is the Nothing Phone 3 waterproof? With an IP68 ingress rating, the Phone 3 should survive a dunk in a few feet of water, no problem. Does the Nothing Phone 3 have a headphone jack? No, again, this is 2025. You'll have to use your Bluetooth headphones or a USB-C adapter, like on literally every other phone. Can you use wireless charging with the Nothing Phone 3? Yup, you can wirelessly charge at 15W, or if you're in a hurry wired support goes as high as 65W. Does the Nothing Phone 3 have a charger in the box? No, it does not, and if you want to take advantage of its 65W fast-charging support, you'll need to track down a compatible charger of your own. Is the Nothing Phone 3 a 5G phone? Yes. According to Nothing, the Phone 3 supports 5G NR bands(GL): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 – SA/NSA How many SIM cards does the Nothing Phone 3 support? The Phone 3 has a dual nano-SIM tray, and supports an eSIM.
Android Authority
26-06-2025
- Android Authority
Nothing confirms the Phone 3 is getting a periscope lens, and here's a gallery of what it can do
TL;DR Nothing has confirmed that the Phone 3 will have a telephoto camera. There's no word on the optical zoom level. The company shared a few examples of what the lens is capable of. Nothing is a company that often likes to send out teasers of new products. True to form, the company has released a new teaser for the upcoming Phone 3, revealing that the Android phone will have a camera that its predecessor lacked. In a social media post, Nothing confirmed that the Phone 3 will feature a 50MP telephoto lens. The post mentions that the lens is 'Built for creators.' While there's no mention of an optical zoom, an earlier leak hinted that this lens could have 3x zoom. Although Nothing avoided getting into specifics, it did provide a handful of sample shots taken with the lens. CEO Carl Pei also joined in, sharing some photos he took. It's unclear what level of zoom is being used based on just these images. It won't be much longer now until Nothing launches the Phone 3. The event is scheduled to take place on July 1, which will also be the launch date for the company's first pair of headphones. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
