iPhone 16 Pro Max telephoto lens is inferior to Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

iPhone 16 Pro Max lags behind Huawei Pura 70 Ultra in many aspects and one such is the telephoto lens. A recent report by DXOMARK shows that Apple’s new device is struggling to match the level of Chinese smartphones in the photography race.

DXOMARK performed a new comparison test between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Huawei Pura 70 Ultra for a telephoto lens. The participant list also includes other flagship smartphones like Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Vivo X100 Pro.

The reviewer noted that Apple has improved the telephoto camera and its features with the iPhone 16 Pro Max to a significant extent. However, it still cannot match the level of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and other Chinese premium devices.

Inputs further reveal that the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max’s telephoto lens struggled with the focal length operations. The device exhibits more noise while capturing the images. Meanwhile, the skin details in the image demand more clarity.

DXOMARK notes that iPhone 16 Pro Max detail processing isn’t as good as the Chinese models. It failed to show improved picture quality and better refinement in the landscapes. The color accuracy also feels pale than other handsets.

Comparatively, the Pura 70 Ultra and the other two models performed quite well with their telephoto camera. These devices portrayed better and sharper details with smoother facial skin. Overall results are far superior to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max:

The company has implemented a tri-lens arrangement to the device with a 48MP primary camera, a 48MP ultrawide-angle lens, and a 12MP telephoto sensor with 5x zoom capability. It also supports dual-pixel PDAF and sensor-shift OIS.

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

The device features an advanced XD Motion Engine that ensures accurate clicks even at the fastest pace. Huawei has also enhanced the XMAGE imaging system to ensure an excellent photography experience for its users.

The device features a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main shooter, a 40MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto snapper with 3.5x optical zoom.

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