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Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
Survey shows 9 out of 10 people demand this camera feature on base Pixel 10
Google One of the most intriguing and persistent Google Pixel 10 series rumors is that the base Pixel 10 could finally get a telephoto camera. This should theoretically enable much-improved camera zoom without splashing out on a Pro phone. I personally welcome this news, but do readers feel the same? We ran polls on the website, our Twitter page, and our YouTube channel. The results are finally in, and here's how you voted. Do you want the Pixel 10 to have a zoom camera? The results were clear across all three polls. A massive 66.6% of Twitter respondents said they 'absolutely' wanted a telephoto camera on the Google Pixel 10. Meanwhile, 61% of website respondents voted this way, while 59% of YouTube voters wanted a zoom camera on the standard Pixel 10. YouTube user @El_Many91 feels that a tele camera should be a given after a certain price point: In my opinion every phone above $700 needs to have a telephoto camera at least. 'No one ever uses the macro lens. Everyone alive would benefit from a zoom lens, they should be standard,' added fellow YouTube user @YNWA-u2d. User @luca83439 cited his own camera habits as a reason why he wanted a tele camera on the Pixel 10: I honestly use the zoom camera way more than the ultrawide Many polled users wanted a telephoto camera but didn't want a price change. Roughly 35% of surveyed website users voted this way, followed by 33% of YouTube respondents, and 25.7% of polled Twitter followers. Only a few people didn't want a telephoto camera on the base Pixel phone. Roughly 8% of YouTube respondents, 7.8% of polled Twitter users, and 4% of surveyed website readers voted against a zoom camera. User @This_man500 was one of the few but vocal minority in this camp: I don't care about camera tech in the slightest. Just get rid of the stupid table wobbling bumps. If that means crap cameras, so be it. These results reveal a strong appetite for a telephoto camera on the vanilla Pixel phone. In fact, over 90% of respondents in each poll expressed some interest in a telephoto camera on the base model. This also broadly lines up with colleague Rita El-Khoury's assertion that almost everyone wanted a zoom camera on their phone, even if they didn't know it. The base Pixel 10 is tipped to get an 11MP telephoto camera. There's no word on the focal length, but we're guessing it could be a 5x camera in line with the company's foldable phones. So readers might get their wish next month. 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. Follow
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Google Pixel 10 could offer even better macro photos — here's how
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We've heard a bunch of different rumors about what the Google Pixel 10 might offer, especially in the camera department, but it turns out Google may have another surprise up its sleeve. Previous leaks claimed that Google might include a telephoto lens on the Pixel 10, rather than making it a Pro-exclusive, but it's now been tipped that the new lens could help boost macro photography performance too. Having telephoto-powered macro photography is nothing new, but Android Headlines claims that the new feature won't replace macro on the ultrawide camera. In fact, the two lenses are reportedly working together to improve the final photo. The main benefit is that you should be able to take macro photos from a closer distance. As the report points out, telephoto lenses tend to have a much longer focusing distance than ultrawide ones. This means that the Pixel 10 could dynamically change which lens takes the photo depending on how close you are. Likewise, having a telephoto macro feature means you won't need to be as close to the subject. This can be beneficial for lighting, or if you're trying to take a photo of something that may run away if you get too close, like a bug. It's unclear which Pixel 10 models will get this feature, but at the very least I'd expect ot to come to the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. However, if the Pixel 10 is set to come with a telephoto lens, as rumored, then there's no point depriving users of this feature other than to encourage users to spend more to go Pro. While dual-macro capabilities may not be a major selling point for the majority of people, there's no reason why Google should deprive them of something genuinely useful. We won't know for sure about this feature and which phones have it until later this year, when the Pixel 10 should be unveiled by Google. Android Headlines claims that this will be on August 28, which means we don't have too long to wait. Plus, in typical Pixel style, we'll likely hear most of what we need to know about the phone before then via rumors or teasers from Google itself. More from Tom's Guide Massive leak reveals Google Pixel 10 Pro specs — plus, Pixel 10 Pro XL updates Samsung's Galaxy G fold feels more like a proof of concept than an actual phone — here's why Finally! Real-life images of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak to show us the foldable's new design
Phone Arena
3 days ago
- Phone Arena
iPhone 17 Pro may flaunt a feature that once made Samsung Galaxy phones stand out
The Galaxy S23 Ultra was Samsung's last flagship phone to feature a 10x telephoto camera. It has been replaced with a 5x sensor, and many are still not over long-range lenses which let them take incredible photos at a distance. While the Galaxy S26 Ultra is unlikely to fill that void, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro might step up to the plate, according to a new anonymous source has tipped MacRumors off about several iPhone 17 Pro specs. The leaker seems to know about an ad being shot for the iPhone 17 Pro by the Slovenian company Division Film. While Division Film's does indeed list Apple as one of its clients, MacRumors didn't independently verify the claim. The leaker claims that the iPhone 17 Pro will flaunt a new telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom, up from 5x on the iPhone 16 Pro. The lens will apparently have a moving element, which will allow for continuous optical zoom at various focal lengths. The iPhone 17 Pro may copy Sony Xperia's continuous optical zoom feature. | Image Credit - Sony Xperia" The tipster also says that the iPhone 17 Pro will come with an all-new pro camera app for both images and videos. It will rival the likes of Halide, Kino, and Filmic Pro, all of which offer a professional experience. There's also a chance that Apple will overhaul its Final Cut Camera app instead of building a new app. It's not known whether the new (or updated) app is going to be exclusive to the Pro models. Lastly, they also assert that the iPhone 17 Pro will have another Camera Control button on the top edge to make it easier for users to access the camera. The leaker also corroborated some earlier rumors, such as a new copper-ish shade for the iPhone 17 Pro and a repositioned Apple logo. The iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to have a horizontal camera bar, and a 48MP sensor is expected to replace the 12MP telephoto camera, making for a triple 48MP camera array. Earlier rumors have also pointed to video shooting upgrades such as the ability to use both the front and back cameras at the same time for recording clips. Thus, it does seem plausible that Apple will double-down on the camera-centric changes by introducing a higher-zoom range. This could also help it win over the Samsung users who don't find a 5x telephoto camera good enough for far-away subjects. And since it will be a moving lens, users probably won't miss out on a lower zoom level since the device should be able to optically achieve two levels of zoom. This is a trick that Sony's top smartphones also employ. Not only will Apple be going after the users of standalone cameras with this move, but it will also be courting Samsung and Sony users by launching the feature.
Khaleej Times
23-07-2025
- 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.
