Chinese brands now produce the most impressive camera phones - it's time enthusiasts ditched Apple and Samsung
I've used Oppo's latest flagship phone for the last 3 months. Its camera system never fails to impress.
For those seeking the latest high-end camera phone, three Chinese brands have emerged as the top contenders: Vivo, Xiaomi, and Oppo. These brands have consistently produced more impressive flagship camera phones than their competitors from Apple, Samsung, and Google. The Chinese brands offer bigger image sensors, superior optical zoom, and extra features that make other smartphones appear less impressive.
The author has been testing Oppo's latest flagship, the Find X9 Ultra, for three months. Priced at £1449, the phone stands out due to its distinctive design and superior image quality. The phone features four separate camera modules, seamless focal length transitioning, and a remarkable 120x zoom capability through on-sensor cropping and AI zoom.
The Find X9 Ultra also offers a Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit, which includes a teleconverter lens, a special phone case, and a tripod collar, transforming the smartphone into a capable camera for sports and wildlife photography. Oppo is not the only Chinese brand pushing camera phone boundaries; Vivo also offers a similar kit for its flagship X300 Ultra.
These innovations from Chinese brands highlight their commitment to improving the camera phone industry and suggest that consumers should consider alternatives to traditional iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy S models when looking for a camera phone designed for enthusiasts.
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