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DXOMARK’s Decodes series aims to explain concepts or dispel myths related to technology, particularly in smartphones and other consumer electronics.  In this edition, we address the current buzz around artificial intelligence and briefly look at one way that AI is being used in smartphone cameras. We’ll continue to explore other ways in which AI is used in smartphone cameras and image quality assessment in future articles.


Smartphone photography has always had an element of magic about it. We just point and tap our devices in the hopes of capturing a moment or the scenery, no matter how challenging the situation might be. Smartphone cameras are now very sophisticated in the way they can make almost any image or video come out with correct exposure, good details, and great color, helping to overcome the compact device’s optical limitations.

Recently, we saw the importance that smartphone makers are placing on using artificial intelligence in the latest flagships to improve the user experience, particularly the image-taking experience. We saw some of the latest  AI camera technologies with the release of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra, for example, which emphasized a range of AI photography tools that can guide the image-taking process from “preview to post,” including editing capabilities that allow users to resize or move objects or subjects after capturing the image. The latest Google Pixel phones also use AI technologies that allow users to reimagine or fix their photos with features like “Best Take” or “Magic Eraser,”  which blend or change elements such as facial expressions, as well as erase unwanted elements from a photo.

But while smartphones put a camera in everybody’s hands, most smartphone users are not photographers, and many devices do not even offer options to adjust certain photographic parameters, in many cases thanks to AI. As AI makes its way into many aspects of our lives, let’s briefly explore what is AI and how it is being applied to smartphone cameras.

What do we mean by AI?

AI is a fast-developing field of computer science that offers the possibility of solving many problems by perceiving, learning, and reasoning, to intelligently search through many possible solutions. AI has given computer systems the ability to make decisions and to take action on their own depending on their environment and the tasks they need to achieve. With AI, computer systems are performing tasks that normally would have required some degree of human intelligence, for example, from driving a car to taking pictures.  It’s no wonder that companies worldwide are using AI to improve their products, services, and the user experience.

We often hear the terms Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and deep learning bandied about interchangeably. But the three terms have some distinctive differences in how they process data.

Artificial Intelligence is a general term to describe the ability of a computer or robot to make decisions autonomously.  Within AI is a subfield called machine learning, which contains the algorithms that integrate information from empirical data. The programmer, after coding the algorithm, executes it on a set of data that is used for “training”. The algorithm will look for patterns in the data that allow it to make predictions on a given task. Once new data comes in, the algorithm can search for the same patterns and make the same kind of predictions on the new data. It is the algorithms that learn to adapt to the new data.

A subset of machine learning is called deep learning, which processes an even larger range of complex data in a more sophisticated way, through multiple layers called neural networks to achieve even more precise results and predictions.
Deep learning-based models, for example, are widely used now in image segmentation on X-rays for medical applications, in satellite imaging, and in self-driving cars.

Smartphone photography is also benefitting from deep learning models as cameras are programmed to learn how to produce and create a perfect image.

How AI is used in smartphone photography

You might not realize it, but even before you press the shutter button on your smartphone to take a photo or video, your personal pocket photographer has already begun working on identifying the scene and in some cases differentiating the objects and setting the parameters to be ready to produce an image that will hopefully be pleasing to you.

Smartphone photography is a good example of AI at work because the images are already a result of computations that rely on certain AI elements such as computer vision and algorithms to capture and process images.

In contrast, a traditional DSLR camera provides a photographer with a wide range of parameters for creative image-taking. The way these parameters are set depends on:

–identifying the scene (portrait, natural scene, food, etc.) that is to be photographed and the semantic content of the scene, meaning what should the viewer focus on in the image
–the properties of the scene such as the amount of light, distance to the target, etc

But most smartphone cameras do not even offer the option to adjust these parameters.

Scene detection

The ability of a machine to learn depends on the quality of the data it processes. Using computer-vision algorithms, which in itself is a form of AI, a smartphone camera needs to be able to correctly identify the scene by extracting information and insights from the images and videos in order to adapt its treatment.

The following examples are simple segmentations, in which the object is separated from the background and categorized.

What allows the computer or device to extract this information is called a neural network. With neural networks, computers can then distinguish and recognize images in the same way that humans do.

There are many different types of neural networks, but the main machine-learning model used for images is known as a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), which puts an image through filters or layers that activate certain features from the photo. This then allows the scene and objects in the scene to be identified and classified. CNNs are used for semantic segmentation of an image, in which each pixel in an image is categorized into a class or object.
Semantic segmentation and image labeling, however, are the most challenging tasks for computer vision.

For cameras to be able to learn to “see” scenes and objects like humans do depends on extensive databases of meticulously annotated and labeled images. Image labeling is still a task that requires human input, and many companies create and sell massive databases of labeled photos that are then used to create machine learning models that can be adapted for a wide range of products and specific applications.

The technology has advanced very quickly, and some chipmakers are already incorporating semantic segmentation into their latest chips so that the camera is aware and “understands” what it is seeing as it takes the photo or video to optimize it. This is known as real-time semantic segmentation or content-award image processing. Many of these technologies are thanks to improved processing power from the chipsets, which are now integrating many of these AI technologies to optimize photo- and video-taking. By having the capability to separate the regions of an image in real time, certain types of objects in the image can be optimized for qualities such as texture and color. We’ll take a closer look at all the other ways that AI plays a role in image processing in another article.

Now let’s take a look at a real-life example of AI at work in a smartphone camera.   The example below reveals how the camera is making decisions and taking action on its own based on what it is identified in the scene. You’ll see how the camera adjusts the image as it goes from identifying the scene (is it a natural scene or portrait)  to detecting a face and then adjusting the parameters to provide a correct exposure for a portrait — the target (the face).

Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3

In Photo 1 on the left,  the camera identifies a natural landscape scene and exposes it, but at Photo 2, when the subject turns around, we see that the camera still has not fully identified the face, but by Photo 3, the camera has identified a face in the scene and has taken action to focus on it and expose it properly at the expense of the background exposure. In addition to the changed exposure of the background as well as the face when comparing Photo 3 with Photo 1, we also see that the subject’s white T-shirt has lost much of its detail and shading.

While Photo 3 is not ideal in terms of image quality, we can clearly see the camera’s decision-making process to prioritize the portrait for exposure.

Conclusion

As more manufacturers incorporate the “magic” of  AI into their devices, particularly in their camera technology to optimize photos and videos, software tuning becomes more important to get the most out of these AI capabilities.

Through machine learning, smartphone cameras are being trained to identify the scenes more quickly and more accurately in order to adapt the image treatment. Through deep learning and its use of neural networks, particularly the image-specific CNN, smartphone cameras are not only taking photos, but they are also making choices about the parameters once reserved for the photographer.

AI is helping to turn the smartphone camera into the photographer.

We hope this gives you a basic understanding of how AI is already at work in your smartphone camera. We will continue to explore how AI affects other areas of the smartphone experience in future articles. Keep checking  dxomark.com for more Decodes topics.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Battery test https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-battery-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-battery-test/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=167901 We put the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging, and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key specifications: Battery capacity: 5000 mAh 45W charger (not included) [...]

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We put the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging, and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key specifications:

  • Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
  • 45W charger (not included)
  • 6.8-inch, 1440 x 3120, 120 Hz, OLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
  • Tested ROM / RAM combination: 256 GB + 12 GB

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
130
battery
129
Autonomy
121

221

112

195

152

198

127
Charging
127

224

127

212

124

205

147

194

Key performances

Charging Time
2 days 8h
Battery life
Charging Time
0h38
80% Charging time
Charging Time
1h27
Full charging time
Quick Boost
4h22 autonomy
after 5-minute charge

Pros

  • Low discharging currents in most test cases
  • Great autonomy in individual test cases
  • Excellent wired charger efficiency

Cons

  • Poor autonomy while using social apps outdoors
  • Relatively less autonomy regained from 5-minutes quick charging

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offered a satisfying battery experience during our tests, ranking in the top half of our database. However, compared to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra lost 12 points due to the weaker showing in autonomy and charging.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 5000 mAh battery, offering 56 hours of autonomy under moderate usage. The device performed impressively in individual test cases, especially when streaming videos, gaming, and idling with the screen on. However, the autonomy declined during our typical usage scenario and on-the-go tests, indicating that the device was not very well optimized.

The charging experience of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ranked slightly over the average among all our tested devices but still came behind the S23 Ultra (Snapdragon). The recommended 45W charger needed 1 hour and 27 minutes to fully charge the battery. The wireless charging duration of 2 hours and 9 minutes was also around the average. On the other hand, the device struggled in the five-minute quick charge test, which yielded only  4 hours and 22 minutes of additional autonomy.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s charge-up efficiency was 75.7%, which is relatively less efficient when compared with other devices. However, the residual power drain was lower than average, regardless of whether the device was plugged in or not. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s discharging currents were also generally very low in our individual test cases.

Compared to other devices in the Ultra-Premium segment, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still had a good showing thanks to its autonomy and efficiency performance.

Test Summary

About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Battery Charger Wireless Display Processor
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5000mAh 45W
(not included)
15W Dynamic AMOLED 2X
1440 x 3120
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5000mAh 45W
(not included)
15W AMOLED
1440 x 3088
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 4441mAh 27W
(included)
15W AMOLED Retina XDR
1290 x 2796
Apple A17 Pro

Autonomy

129

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

195

Honor X7b
How Autonomy score is composed

Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.

Light Usage
81h
Light Usage
Active: 2h30/day
Moderate Usage
56h
Moderate Usage
Active: 4h/day
Intense Usage
34h
Intense Usage
Active: 7h/day

Home/Office

121

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

221

Honor X7b

A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.

Typical Usage Scenario discharge curves

On the go

112

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

195

Samsung Galaxy M51

Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device

Autonomy for on the go use cases (full charge)

Calibrated

152

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

198

Samsung Galaxy M51

For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.

Autonomy for calibrated use cases (full charge)

Charging

127

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

218

Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
How Charging score is composed

Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.

Wired
Wired
69%
in 30 min
0h38
0 - 80%
1h27
Full charge
Wireless
Wireless
24%
in 30 min
1h37
0 - 80%
2h09
Full charge

Full charge

127

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

224

Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)

Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.

Power consumption and battery level during full charge
The charging curves, in wired and wireless (if available) showing the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the power consumption in watts during the stages of charging toward full capacity.
Power consumption and battery level during wireless full charge
The charging curves, in wired and wireless (if available) showing the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the power consumption in watts during the stages of charging toward full capacity.
Time to full charge
Time to full charge

Quick boost

127

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

212

Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)

With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.

Average autonomy gain for a 5 minute charge (wired)

Efficiency

139

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

154

Oppo Reno6 5G
How Efficiency score is composed

The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.

Annual Consumption Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
4.6 kWh
Efficient
Good
Bad
Inefficient

Charge up

124

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

205

Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro

The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.

Overall charge efficiency

Discharge

147

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

194

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.

Average discharge current

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Honor Magic V2 Display test https://www.dxomark.com/honor-magic-v2-display-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/honor-magic-v2-display-test/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:01:01 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=167502&preview=true&preview_id=167502 We put the Honor Magic V2 through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key display specifications: 7.92 inches OLED (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 2156 x 2344 [...]

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We put the Honor Magic V2 through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key display specifications:

  • 7.92 inches OLED (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 2156 x 2344 pixels, (~402 ppi density)
  • Aspect ratio: 9.78:9
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Honor Magic V2 Honor Magic V2
151
display
149

163

157

164

138

162

146

159

165

170

160

163

Pros

  • Anti-reflective film that improves screen readability
  • Well-managed frame drops when playing video games
  • Smooth display reaction in every use case

Cons

  • Lack of readability under sunlight
  • Color rendering appears unnatural in outdoor conditions.
  • Lack of uniformity in brightness and color

The Honor Magic V2 achieved a very high score in its display tests thanks to big improvements over its predecessor the Magic Vs in all attributes, especially video and touch.

The unfolded screen’s readability benefited from the anti-reflective film, especially when used outdoors. The film’s effectiveness on most light wavelengths as well as the screen’s lack of flicker lifted the device’s artifacts score close to the top. The Magic V2’s peak brightness, however, was measured at 950 nits, lower than the 2500 nits advertised, and was even a bit lower than the Magic Vs. The gamma was also better on the Magic V2 because the rendering under sunlight was a bit more natural.

The device provided a very satisfying video-watching experience thanks to the screen’s brightness for HDR10 video as well as the display’s color fidelity.

The Honor Magic V2 screen’s refresh rate has increased to 120 Hz, up from the already good 90 Hz of the Magic Vs. In addition, the display’s touch interactions were very accurate and smooth.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Readability

149

Honor Magic V2

163

Samsung Galaxy S24+
How Display Readability score is composed

Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.

Luminance under various lighting conditions
Contrast under various lighting conditions


Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left to right: Honor Magic V2, Honor Magic Vs, OnePlus Open, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
(Photos for illustration only)


Readability in an outdoor (20 000 lux) environment
From left to right: Honor Magic V2, Honor Magic Vs, OnePlus Open, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
(Photos for illustration only)

Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.

Color

157

Honor Magic V2

164

Google Pixel 8 Pro
How Display Color score is composed

The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.

White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux


Color rendering indoors (1000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Honor Magic V2, Honor Magic Vs, OnePlus Open, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
(Photos for illustration only)


Color rendering outdoors (20 000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Honor Magic V2, Honor Magic Vs, OnePlus Open, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
(Photos for illustration only)

Color fidelity measurements
Honor Magic V2, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Honor Magic V2, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the Display-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.

Video

138

Honor Magic V2

162

Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed

Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.

Video brightness at 10% APL in the dark ( < 5 lux)


Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Honor Magic V2, Honor Magic Vs, OnePlus Open, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
(Photos for illustration only)

Gamut coverage for video content
HDR10 Gamut coverage
SDR Gamut coverage
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.

Motion

146

Honor Magic V2

159

Honor Magic6 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed

The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.


Video frame drops
30 fps content
60 fps content
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).

Touch

165

Honor Magic V2

170

Samsung Galaxy S24+
How Display Touch score is composed

To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.

Average Touch Response Time Honor Magic V2
86 ms
Fast
Good
Bad
Slow
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.

Artifacts

160

Honor Magic V2

163

OnePlus Open
How Display Artifacts score is composed

Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.

Average Reflectance (SCI) Honor Magic V2
1.3 %
Low
Good
Bad
High
Reflectance (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Honor Magic V2
90 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Temporal Light Modulation
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
Aliasing (closeup)
Honor Magic V2

Honor Magic V2 – Crop
Honor Magic V2 – Crop 2
Honor Magic V2 – Crop 3

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Xiaomi 14 Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-14-camera-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-14-camera-test/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:55:07 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=165977&preview=true&preview_id=165977 We put the Xiaomi 14  through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our [...]

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We put the Xiaomi 14  through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.

Overview

Key camera specifications:

  • Primary:50MP 1/1.31″ sensor, 23mm equivalent, f/1.6 aperture lens,  AF, OIS
  • Ultra-wide: 50MP,14 mm equivalent focal length, f/2.2 aperture lens, 115°
  • Tele : 50MP, 75mm equivalent, f/2.0 aperture lens, AF, OIS

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Xiaomi 14
Xiaomi 14
138
camera
137
Photo
106

123

105

125

90

123

110

124

109

116

70

82

55
Bokeh
55

80

73
Preview
73

91

134
Zoom
106

118

86

121

138
Video
100

116

108

119

100

119

114

118

107

119

78

86

110

118

Use cases & Conditions

Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.

BEST 175

Outdoor

Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)

BEST 160

Indoor

Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)

BEST 132

Lowlight

Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)

BEST 149

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photo & videos

Pros

  • Accurate target exposure in all tested conditions
  • Fairly neutral white balance in all tested conditions
  • High details preservation in photo and video mode
  • Low level of noise in photo mode
  • In tele mode, high level of details

Cons

  • Exposure adaptation issues often visible in video in most tested conditions
  • Low contrast on faces under bright light and backlit conditions
  • In video mode, noise is noticeable in low-light conditions
  • Artifacts such as flare and ghosting often visible in photo mode

The Xiaomi 14 showed marked improvements in image quality, particularly in video, when compared to its predecessor, the Xiaomi 13, partly due to hardware enhancements such as a larger sensor and bigger aperture.

The device received high marks for its texture-noise tradeoff, with images that had a high level of details and low noise in most tested conditions.The texture-noise tradeoff is one of the best we have seen for this price range, outshining its direct competitors. The Xiaomi’s neutral white balance in most situations means that the device is particularly well suited for taking photos of landscapes. However, when taking photos of people outdoors, the images often showed mixed results, with low contrast on faces, and sometimes overexposure of the target. This would affect the color rendering, which was at times inaccurate and desaturated. The device showed some irregularity in autofocus. When photographing action scenes, images would contain some artifacts, such as ghosting, giving the photo an unnatural photo rendering.

The Xiaomi 14’s zoom performance was good for its segment, helped by the tele module’s  50 MP sensor, which provided images with rich textures, especially when using the long-range zoom.

The  Xiaomi 14’s video experience was much improved from previous generations. Target exposure was accurate and videos contained a wide dynamic range whether indoors or outdoors. Similarly to still photos, videos contained a lot of details and texture, while white balance remained fairly neutral. Video autofocus was a bit unstable while panning a scene, but autofocus in general was much better than it was on the Xiaomi 13. In addition, videos also showed some exposure instabilities in several tested conditions.

The Xiaomi 14’s video performance in low light was a little behind that of its competitors from the same price segment, mainly because of more noticeable noise and some inaccurate skin-tone rendering.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo, Zoom, and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an Overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us  on how to receive a full report.

Xiaomi 14 Camera Scores vs Premium
This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated. Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.

Photo

137

Xiaomi 14

160

Huawei Mate 60 Pro+
About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests

For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

Xiaomi 14 Photo scores vs Premium
The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all images captured in controlled lab conditions and in real-life images are also evaluated. All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera's main strengths and weaknesses.
Xiaomi 14 – Accurate target exposure, neutral white balance. The level of detail is high, and noise is well controlled.
Autofocus irregularity and speed: 1000Lux Δ0EV Daylight Handheld
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and speed and also zero shutter lag capability by showing the edge acutance versus the shooting time measured on the AFHDR setup on a series of pictures. All pictures were taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. The edge acutance is measured on the four edges of the Dead Leaves chart, and the shooting time is measured on the LED Universal Timer.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation score vs lux levels for tripod and handheld conditions
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation score with the level of lux, for two holding conditions. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
Visual noise evolution with illuminance levels in handheld condition
This graph shows the evolution of visual noise metric with the level of lux in handheld condition. The visual noise metric is the mean of visual noise measurement on all patches of the Dead Leaves chart in the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.

Zoom

134

Xiaomi 14

158

Huawei P60 Pro
About DXOMARK Camera Zoom tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 400 test images in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor, and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings and pinch zoom at various zoom factors from ultra wide to very long-range zoom. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting the images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements of chart mages captured in the lab under different conditions from 20 to 1000 lux and color temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.

Xiaomi 14 Zoom Scores vs Premium
This graph illustrates the relative scores for the different zoom ranges evaluated. The abscissa is expressed in 35mm equivalent focal length. Zooming-in scores are displayed on the right and Zooming-out scores on the left.

Video

138

Xiaomi 14

158

Apple iPhone 15 Pro
About DXOMARK Camera Video tests

DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2.5 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 1 to 1000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.

Xiaomi 14 Video scores vs Premium
Video tests analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture, or noise, in addition to temporal aspects such as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance, and autofocus transitions.

Xiaomi 14 – Acceptable target exposure in low-light conditions with some limitations in dynamic range and noticeable exposure adaptation. Skin tones are not always accurate, and noise is visible. Details, however, are quite well-preserved for such a low-light condition.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) detail preservation video score vs lux levels
This graph shows the evolution of the DMC detail preservation video score with the level of lux in video. DMC detail preservation score is derived from an AI-based metric trained to evaluate texture and details rendering on a selection of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
Spatial visual noise evolution with the illuminance level
This graph shows the evolution of spatial visual noise with the level of lux. Spatial visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup. DXOMARK visual noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 standard.
Temporal visual noise evolution with the illuminance level
This graph shows the evolution of temporal visual noise with the level of lux. Temporal visual noise is measured on the visual noise chart in the video noise setup.

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We put the Xiaomi 14 through our rigorous DXOMARK Audio test suite to measure its performance both at recording sound using its built-in microphones, and at playing audio back through its speakers.
In this review, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview


Key audio specifications include:

  • Two speakers (Top front under screen, bottom side)
  • No Jack audio output

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Xiaomi 14
Xiaomi 14
135
audio
137
Playback
132

158

133

149

143

162

134

162

105

157

129
Recording
121

147

127

146

116

159

118

170

145

Best

134

166

Playback

Pros

  • Good timbre and dynamics
  • No artifacts at nominal volume

Cons

  • Timbre lacks bass
  • Narrow stereo image
  • Distortion and clipping at maximum volume

 

Recording

Pros

  • Good wind noise resilience, especially with main camera, effective noise-canceling in difficult conditions
  • Good audio zoom, noticeable side rejection at tele and super tele zoom, maintaining tonal balance without artifacts

Cons

  • Tonal balance could be better in most use cases
  • Envelope lacks sharpness and precision
  • Phasing issues in loud environment might impair distance rendition

With a score of 135, the Xiaomi 14 delivered fairly average results in the DXOMARK Audio tests. Our testers liked the playback performance through the built-in speakers, thanks to good timbre and dynamics. However, they also noted a lack of low-end, as well as some distortion and clipping when playing back sound at maximum volume. Playback results were overall best when playing games, but almost on the same level for listening to music and watching movies.

The Xiaomi did less well in the recording category, with recorded audio clips showing some issues with timbre, as well as dynamics that left some room for improvement. On the plus side, the results for audio zoom and wind noise were good, making the Xiaomi 14 a decent option for isolating specific sound elements from the background and recording in windy conditions. In recording the Xiaomi 14 did best for voice memos. Recordings with the main and selfie cameras were not quite on the same level.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Audio tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone audio reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests and undertake more than 20 hours of perceptual evaluation under controlled lab conditions.
(For more details about our Playback protocol, click here; for more details about our Recording protocol, click here.)

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Playback

137

Xiaomi 14

163

Black Shark 5 Pro
How Audio Playback score is composed

DXOMARK engineers test playback through the smartphone speakers, whose performance is evaluated in our labs and in real-life conditions, using default apps and settings.

Listen to the tested smartphone’s playback performance in this comparison with some of its competitors:

Xiaomi 14
Nubia Redmagic 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Recordings of the smartphones playing some of our music tracks at 60 LAeq in an anechoic environment by 2 microphones in A-B configuration, at 30 cm
Here is how the Xiaomi 14 performs in playback use cases compared to its competitors:
Playback use-cases scores

Timbre

132

Xiaomi 14

158

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Timbre score represents how well a phone reproduces sound across the audible tonal range and takes into account bass, midrange, treble, tonal balance, and volume dependency. It is the most important attribute for playback.

Music playback frequency response
A 1/12 octave frequency response graph, which measures the volume of each frequency emitted by the smartphone when playing a pure-sine wave in an anechoic environment.

Dynamics

133

Xiaomi 14

149

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Dynamics score measures the accuracy of changes in the energy level of sound sources, for example how precisely a bass note is reproduced or the impact sound from drums.


Spatial

143

Xiaomi 14

162

Black Shark 5 Pro

The sub-attributes for spatial tests include pinpointing a specific sound's location, its positional balance, distance, and wideness.


Volume

134

Xiaomi 14

162

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Volume score represents the overall loudness of a smartphone and how smoothly volume increases and decreases based on user input.

Here are a few sound pressure levels (SPL) measured when playing our sample recordings of hip-hop and classical music at maximum volume:
Hip-Hop Classical
Xiaomi 14 73.6 dBA 70.2 dBA
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro 77 dBA 76.6 dBA
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 74.1 dBA 70.9 dBA
The following graph shows the gradual changes in volume going from minimum to maximum. We expect these changes to be consistent across the range, so that all volume steps correspond to users’ expectations:
Music volume consistency
This line graph shows the relative loudness of playback relative to the user selected volume step, measured at different volume steps with a correlated pink noise in an anechoic box recorded in axis at 0.20 meter.

Artifacts

105

Xiaomi 14

157

Asus ROG Phone 5

The Artifacts score measures the extent to which the sound is affected by various types of distortion. The higher the score, the less the disturbances in the sound are noticeable. Distortion can occur because of sound processing in the device and because of the quality of the speakers.

Playback Total Harmonic Distortion (Maximum Volume)
This graph shows the Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise over the hearable frequency range.
It represents the distortion and noise of the device playing our test signal (0 dB Fs, Sweep Sine in an anechoic box at 40 cm) at the device's maximum volume.

Recording

129

Xiaomi 14

160

Honor Magic6 Pro
How Audio Recording score is composed

DXOMARK engineers test recording by evaluating the recorded files on reference audio equipment. Those recordings are done in our labs and in real-life conditions, using default apps and settings.

Here is how the Xiaomi 14 performs in recording use cases compared to its competitors:

Recording use-cases scores

Timbre

121

Xiaomi 14

147

Honor Magic3 Pro+

The Timbre score represents how well a phone captures sounds across the audible tonal range and takes into account bass, midrange, treble, and tonal balance. It is the most important attribute for recording.

Life video frequency response
A 1/12 octave frequency response graph, which measures the volume of each frequency captured by the smartphone when recording a pure-sine wave in an anechoic environment.

Dynamics

127

Xiaomi 14

146

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Dynamics score measures the accuracy of changes in the energy level of sound sources, for example how precisely a voice's plosives (the p's, t's and k's, for example) are reproduced. The score also considers the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), for example how loud the main voice is compared to the background noise.


Spatial

116

Xiaomi 14

159

Vivo X Fold

The sub-attributes for spatial tests include pinpointing a specific sound's location, its positional balance, distance, and wideness on the recorded audio files.

Recording directivity
Directivity graph of the smartphone when recording test signals using the camera app, with the main camera. It represents the acoustic energy (in dB) over the angle of incidence of the sound source. (Normalized to the angle 0°, in front of the device.)

Volume

118

Xiaomi 14

170

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Volume score represents how loud audio is normalized on the recorded files and the how the device handles loud environments, such as electronic concerts, when recording.

Here are the sound levels recorded in the audio and video files, measured in LUFS (Loudness Unit Full Scale); as a reference, we expect loudness levels to be above -24 LUFS for recorded content:
Meeting Life Video Selfie Video Memo
Xiaomi 14 -24.4 LUFS -19.7 LUFS -17.6 LUFS -18.8 LUFS
Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro -33.5 LUFS -24.4 LUFS -19.2 LUFS -28.4 LUFS
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE -24.2 LUFS -21.1 LUFS -19.6 LUFS -20.7 LUFS

Artifacts

145

Xiaomi 14

Best

The Artifacts score measures the extent to which the recorded sounds are affected by various types of distortions. The higher the score, the less the disturbances in the sound are noticeable. Distortions can occur because of sound processing in the device and the quality of the microphones, as well as user handling, such as how the phone is held.

In this audio comparison, you can listen to the way this smartphone handles wind noise relative to its competitors:

Recordings of a voice sample with light background noise, facing a turbulent wind of 5 m/s

Background

134

Xiaomi 14

166

Black Shark 5 Pro

Background evaluates how natural the various sounds around a voice blend into the video recording file. For example, when recording a speech at an event, the background should not interfere with the main voice, yet it should provide some context of the surroundings.

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Xiaomi 14 Display test https://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-14-display-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-14-display-test/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:44:59 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=167089&preview=true&preview_id=167089 We put the Xiaomi 14 through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key display specifications: 6.36 inches OLED (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1200 x 2670 pixels, [...]

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We put the Xiaomi 14 through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key display specifications:

  • 6.36 inches OLED (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1200 x 2670 pixels, (~460 ppi density)
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Xiaomi 14 Xiaomi 14
133
display
136

163

159

164

124

162

112

159

111

170

133

163

Pros

  • Smooth display experience when scrolling the web or playing video games
  • Adapted brightness in low-light conditions
  • Pleasing color rendering in indoor conditions

Cons

  • Many frame mismatches when playing video games or watching videos
  • Lack of brightness and dark details when watching HDR10 videos
  • Display is not uniform

The Xiaomi 14 had a mixed display performance in our tests, although it offered a very smooth screen experience in all use cases, with a steady performance in the readability and color attributes.

The device’s overall performance, however, did not quite reach that of the predecessor Xiaomi 13, weighed down by the display’s performance in the motion attribute and instability when watching HDR videos.

The Xiaomi 14’s screen also lacked uniformity in brightness and color.

Although Xiaomi says that the device can reach a peak brightness of 3000 nits, our tests showed the device reaching 2740 nits — but only for HDR video content. Our experts measured 923 nits under 20K lux and only 1490 nits under 100K lux on a classic (20% window) white image pattern. Therefore, the Xiaomi 14 might fall a bit short on readability for intense lighting conditions. However, the display managed its brightness well, particularly in low-light conditions.

Although the device showed an improvement in artifacts management over the Xiaomi 13, the screen registered a high level of flicker in default mode (an anti-flicker feature that is available to limit this phenomenon), similar to the Xiaomi 13. Strong aliasing was also visible while gaming.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Readability

136

Xiaomi 14

163

Samsung Galaxy S24+
How Display Readability score is composed

Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.

Luminance under various lighting conditions


Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left to right: Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13, Samsung Galaxy S24, Apple iPhone 15
(Photos for illustration only)


Readability in an outdoor (20 000 lux) environment
From left to right: Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13, Samsung Galaxy S24, Apple iPhone 15
(Photos for illustration only)

Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.

Color

159

Xiaomi 14

164

Google Pixel 8 Pro
How Display Color score is composed

The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.

White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux


Color rendering indoors (1000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13, Samsung Galaxy S24, Apple iPhone 15
(Photos for illustration only)


Color rendering outdoors (20 000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13, Samsung Galaxy S24, Apple iPhone 15
(Photos for illustration only)

Color fidelity measurements
Xiaomi 14, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Xiaomi 14, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the Display-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.

Video

124

Xiaomi 14

162

Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed

Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.

Video brightness at 10% APL in the dark ( < 5 lux)


Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13, Samsung Galaxy S24, Apple iPhone 15
(Photos for illustration only)

Gamut coverage for video content
HDR10 Gamut coverage
SDR Gamut coverage
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.

Motion

112

Xiaomi 14

159

Honor Magic6 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed

The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.


Video frame drops
30 fps content
60 fps content
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).

Touch

111

Xiaomi 14

170

Samsung Galaxy S24+
How Display Touch score is composed

To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.

Average Touch Response Time Xiaomi 14
64 ms
Fast
Good
Bad
Slow
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.

Artifacts

133

Xiaomi 14

163

OnePlus Open
How Display Artifacts score is composed

Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.

Average Reflectance (SCI) Xiaomi 14
4.7 %
Low
Good
Bad
High
Reflectance (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Xiaomi 14
480 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Temporal Light Modulation
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
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Honor Magic6 Pro Display test https://www.dxomark.com/honor-magic6-pro-display-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/honor-magic6-pro-display-test/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:33:05 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=167453&preview=true&preview_id=167453 We put the Honor Magic6 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key display specifications: 6.8 inches OLED, 109.8 cm2 (~91.9% screen-to-body ratio) Dimensions  162.5 [...]

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We put the Honor Magic6 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across
six criteria. In this test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key display specifications:

  • 6.8 inches OLED, 109.8 cm2 (~91.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Dimensions  162.5 mm x 75.8 mm x 8.9 mm
  • Resolution: 1280 x 2800 pixels, (~453 ppi density)
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Honor Magic6 Pro Honor Magic6 Pro
157
display
161

163

154

164

157

162

159

Best

167

170

141

163

Pros

  • Well-suited brightness levels for different lighting conditions
  • Best-in-class motion management
  • Accurate, reactive, and smooth touch panel
  • Good HDR video experience in low-light conditions

Cons

  • Immediate color shift when viewing at an angle
  • Perceivable striped pattern on a dark uniform background when in dark-room conditions

The Honor Magic6 Pro Display put in a top-scoring performance, with an all-around excellent user experience in all our use cases, particularly in gaming.

The Magic6 Pro’s readability was overall excellent in all lighting environments, with a steady and reliable performance. While the maximum brightness did not reach the same levels attained by the Galaxy S24 Ultra or even some of the Magic6 Pro’s competitors, the screen was consistently and comfortably readable in all conditions – not too bright in low-light or dark conditions and not too dark when outdoors to affect the user experience. Additionally, the outdoor brightness level remained consistent for all types of displayed content, which is not the case for most competitors’ devices, whose display luminance decreases as white areas on the screen increase. Although the device appeared uniform in our test, a faint striped pattern was visible on the screen when room or background conditions turned dark. However, this striped pattern was not visible in other lighting conditions.

The screen’s colors were generally accurate and quite stable outdoors, but our testers did note some immediate color shifts when holding the device at an angle. Although most screens shift colors at wide angles, the Magic6 Pro’s colors were shifting at relatively lower angles when compared with the competition.

The video-watching experience was quite satisfying and comfortable, with appropriate luminosity and good details in the dark tones, especially when viewing videos at night.

The device’s display showed significant improvements over its predecessor the Honor Magic5 Pro in all subscores, especially in motion. The Magic6 Pro achieved a top score in motion thanks to its exceptional management of frame mismatches and motion blur, providing the user with an excellent experience watching high-quality videos or playing video games. Also contributing to the top score in motion was the absence of any delayed playback when sliding forward or backward on a video.

In touch, the Honor Magic6 Pro came very close to the top score, but the screen lacked some smoothness when viewing the gallery. However, users who like to play video games on their phones should take note of the Honor Magic6 Pro’s touch response time, which at 53 ms shows a marked improvement from the Magic5 Pro’s 70 ms, and even surpassed the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+’s measured 65 ms. (For those keeping track, the fastest touch response time we have tested so far was on the Lenovo Legion Y90, which clocked in at 41 ms!)

When it came to artifacts, the Honor Magic6 Pro managed them very well. No unintended touches were being executed on the screen, and the display was free of flicker.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK
engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions.
Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image
(gallery) and video apps at their default settings.
(For in-depth information about how we evaluate
smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories.
Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Readability

161

Honor Magic6 Pro

163

Samsung Galaxy S24+
How Display Readability score is composed

Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably
users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its
Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to
laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.

Luminance under various lighting conditions


Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left to right: Honor Magic6 Pro, Google Pixel 8 Pro, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
(Photos for illustration only)


Readability in a sunlight (>90 000 lux) environment
From left to right: Honor Magic6 Pro, Google Pixel 8 Pro, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
(Photos for illustration only)

Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green
color, the more uniform the display.

Color

154

Honor Magic6 Pro

164

Google Pixel 8 Pro
How Display Color score is composed

The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.

White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux


Color rendering indoors (1000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Honor Magic6 Pro, Google Pixel 8 Pro, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
(Photos for illustration only)


Color rendering in sunlight (>90 000 lux)
Clockwise from top left: Honor Magic6 Pro, Google Pixel 8 Pro, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
(Photos for illustration only)
Color fidelity measurements
Honor Magic6 Pro, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB
color space
Honor Magic6 Pro, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the
Display-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and
its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow
stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a
measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the
inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle
are noticeable.

White spectrum with/without Blue Light Filter
Spectrum measurement comparison of a white web page with the Blue Light Filter on and off.

Video

157

Honor Magic6 Pro

162

Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed

Video brightness at 10% APL in the dark ( < 5 lux)


Video rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Honor Magic6 Pro, Google Pixel 8 Pro, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
(Photos for illustration only)

Gamut coverage for video content
HDR10 Gamut coverage
SDR Gamut coverage
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent
of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master
color space of each video.

Motion

159

Honor Magic6 Pro

Best

How Display Motion score is composed

The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic
contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.


Video frame drops
30 fps content
60 fps content
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second
video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).

Touch

167

Honor Magic6 Pro

170

Samsung Galaxy S24+
How Display Touch score is composed

To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot
and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time
evaluation.

Average Touch Response Time Honor Magic6 Pro
53 ms
Fast
Good
Bad
Slow
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.

Artifacts

141

Honor Magic6 Pro

163

OnePlus Open
How Display Artifacts score is composed

Evaluating artifacts means checking for
the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures
precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing
when playing video games, among other characteristics.

Average Reflectance (SCI) Honor Magic6 Pro
5 %
Low
Good
Bad
High
Reflectance (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Honor Magic6 Pro
4320 Hz
Bad
Good
Bad
Great
Temporal Light Modulation
This graph represents the frequencies of lighting variation; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.

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Honor Magic6 Pro Battery test https://www.dxomark.com/honor-magic6-pro-battery-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/honor-magic6-pro-battery-test/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:31:34 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=167407 We put the Honor Magic6 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key specifications: Battery capacity: 5600 mAh 80W charger (not included) 6.8-inch, [...]

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We put the Honor Magic6 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview

Key specifications:

  • Battery capacity: 5600 mAh
  • 80W charger (not included)
  • 6.8-inch, 1280 x 2800, 120 Hz, OLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3(SM8650) (4 nm)
  • Tested ROM / RAM combination: 512 GB + 12 GB

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Honor Magic6 Pro
Honor Magic6 Pro
157
battery
168
Autonomy
189

221

127

195

157

198

151
Charging
145

224

158

212

121

205

150

194

Key performances

Charging Time
3 days 9h
Battery life
Charging Time
0h29
80% Charging time
Charging Time
1h11
Full charging time
Quick Boost
7h36 autonomy
after 5-minute charge

Pros

  • Excellent indoor autonomy
  • Great showing in video streaming, gaming, and idle screen on
  • Overall low discharging currents in most of the indoor test cases
  • Less than 1h 20 mins required to fully charge the battery with both wired and wireless charger

Cons

  • Relatively short autonomy in idle screen off and music streaming Wi-Fi tests
  • High residual power drain no matter the device is still plugged in or not

The Honor Magic6 Pro provided an excellent overall battery experience, with impressive improvements in autonomy and charging that pushed the flagship device into the top position of the Battery ranking, a rare feat for an ultra-premium smartphone.

Equipped with a large 5600 mAh battery, the Honor Magic6 Pro, offered more than 3 and a half days of autonomy under moderate usage. The device performed impressively in most individual test cases, including the idle screen-on, video streaming, gaming, and calling. However, idle screen off and music-streaming test cases under Wi-Fi conditions showed weaker performances.

The peak wired charging power supported by the Honor Magic6 Pro increased to 80W, allowing the device to be fully charged in 1 hour and  11 minutes. The maximum wireless charging power at 66W  was not far behind, providing a full charge in less than 1 hour 20 mins.  In our 5-minute quick charge test, the device was able to regain more than 7.5 hours of autonomy, which ranked it at the top half of our database.

The Honor Magic6 Pro’s charge-up efficiency was 75%, which is somewhat less efficient when compared with other devices. The device demonstrated a relatively high residual power drain, whether it remained plugged in or not.  However, the device’s discharging currents were consistently low, except during periods of idle screen off and when streaming music over Wi-Fi, indicating the device was generally well-optimized.

The battery experience often presents a challenge for ultra-premium smartphones, which have to find the right balance between optimizing new power-demanding features and providing a satisfying user experience. The Honor Magic6 Pro clearly emerged as the frontrunner in this segment when compared to other devices, thanks to the outstanding battery life and fine-tuning that solidifies its user experience as the best so far.

Test Summary

About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Battery Charger Wireless Display Processor
Honor Magic6 Pro 5600mAh 80W
(not included)
66W OLED
1280 x 2800
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Honor Magic5 Pro 5100mAh 66W
(not included)
50W OLED
1312 x 2848
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Huawei P60 Pro 4815mAh 88W
(included)
50W LTPO OLED
1220 x 2700
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Autonomy

168

Honor Magic6 Pro

195

Honor X7b
How Autonomy score is composed

Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.

Light Usage
113h
Light Usage
Active: 2h30/day
Moderate Usage
81h
Moderate Usage
Active: 4h/day
Intense Usage
51h
Intense Usage
Active: 7h/day

Home/Office

189

Honor Magic6 Pro

221

Honor X7b

A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.

Typical Usage Scenario discharge curves

On the go

127

Honor Magic6 Pro

195

Samsung Galaxy M51

Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device

Autonomy for on the go use cases (full charge)

Calibrated

157

Honor Magic6 Pro

198

Samsung Galaxy M51

For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.

Autonomy for calibrated use cases (full charge)

Charging

151

Honor Magic6 Pro

218

Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
How Charging score is composed

Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.

Wired
Wired
82%
in 30 min
0h29
0 - 80%
1h11
Full charge
Wireless
Wireless
69%
in 30 min
0h37
0 - 80%
1h16
Full charge

Full charge

145

Honor Magic6 Pro

224

Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)

Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.

Power consumption and battery level during full charge
The charging curves, in wired and wireless (if available) showing the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the power consumption in watts during the stages of charging toward full capacity.
Power consumption and battery level during wireless full charge
The charging curves, in wired and wireless (if available) showing the evolution of the battery level indicator as well as the power consumption in watts during the stages of charging toward full capacity.
Time to full charge
Time to full charge

Quick boost

158

Honor Magic6 Pro

212

Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)

With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.

Average autonomy gain for a 5 minute charge (wired)

Efficiency

140

Honor Magic6 Pro

154

Oppo Reno6 5G
How Efficiency score is composed

The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.

Annual Consumption Honor Magic6 Pro
4.1 kWh
Efficient
Good
Bad
Inefficient

Charge up

121

Honor Magic6 Pro

205

Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro

The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.

Overall charge efficiency

Discharge

150

Honor Magic6 Pro

194

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.

Average discharge current

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Honor Magic6 Pro Audio test https://www.dxomark.com/honor-magic6-pro-audio-test/ https://www.dxomark.com/honor-magic6-pro-audio-test/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.dxomark.com/?p=165966 We put the Honor Magic6 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Audio test suite to measure its performance both at recording sound using its built-in microphones, and at playing audio back through its speakers. In this review, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases. Overview Key [...]

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We put the Honor Magic6 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Audio test suite to measure its performance both at recording sound using its built-in microphones, and at playing audio back through its speakers.
In this review, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.

Overview


Key audio specifications include:

  • Two speakers (Top front under screen, bottom side)
  • No jack audio output

Scoring

Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.

Honor Magic6 Pro
Honor Magic6 Pro
155
audio
152
Playback
147

158

137

149

157

162

142

162

98

157

160
Recording
146

147

141

146

151

159

155

170

145

Best

154

166

Playback

Pros

  • Strong overall performance, especially for timbre, spatial and volume
  • Snappy attacks, punchy sound
  • Great performance when gaming

Cons

  • Slight boost in the low end can sound resonant
  • Moderate distortion
  • Bass precision could be better

Recording

Pros

  • Excellent audio zoom, well-controlled wind noise
  • Natural and pleasant timbre, for both main signal and background
  • Very loud recordings, excellent signal-to-noise ratio
  • Consistent performance across use cases

Cons

  • Maximum loudness has some room for improvement
  • Very subtle distortion and compression at high-SPL

With a DXOMARK Audio score of 155, the Honor Magic6 Pro is among the very best devices tested to date under our Audio protocol, delivering strong results across all playback and recording sub-tests. In playback our experts particularly liked the Magic6 Pro’s performance for timbre, spatial and volume. Attacks were snappy and the sound quite punchy overall. A slight boost in the low end brought more depth, although it could also lead to some resonances or light distortion, which could also deteriorate bass precision. Playback quality was especially good when playing games, but results were also excellent for watching movies and music consumption.

In recording tests, the audio zoom feature is excellent and very effective, while wind noise was very well under control. The timbre was pleasantly natural for both the main signal and the background, in all use cases. In addition, recordings were very loud, with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio. Recording with the main camera delivered the best results, although the performance was also very consistent across all our use cases.

Test summary

About DXOMARK Audio tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone audio reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests and undertake more than 20 hours of perceptual evaluation under controlled lab conditions.
(For more details about our Playback protocol, click here; for more details about our Recording protocol, click here.)

The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Playback

152

Honor Magic6 Pro

163

Black Shark 5 Pro
How Audio Playback score is composed

DXOMARK engineers test playback through the smartphone speakers, whose performance is evaluated in our labs and in real-life conditions, using default apps and settings.

Listen to the tested smartphone’s playback performance in this comparison with some of its competitors:
Honor Magic6 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 60 Pro +
Recordings of the smartphones playing some of our music tracks at 60 LAeq in an anechoic environment by 2 microphones in A-B configuration, at 30 cm
Here is how the Honor Magic6 Pro performs in playback use cases compared to its competitors:
Playback use-cases scores

Timbre

147

Honor Magic6 Pro

158

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Timbre score represents how well a phone reproduces sound across the audible tonal range and takes into account bass, midrange, treble, tonal balance, and volume dependency. It is the most important attribute for playback.

In our playback tests, timbre was very good across all use cases and volumes, offering an excellent balance between treble, midrange and bass, with great consistency. Treble sounded very natural and was accompanied by a pleasant and warm midrange. Bass was quite deep and powerful but left some room for improvement, as the boost in low end could bring some subtle resonances or distortion. Overall, timbre worked extremely well for gaming with the phone but it was also very good for watching movies and listening to music.

Music playback frequency response
A 1/12 octave frequency response graph, which measures the volume of each frequency emitted by the smartphone when playing a pure-sine wave in an anechoic environment.

Dynamics

137

Honor Magic6 Pro

149

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Dynamics score measures the accuracy of changes in the energy level of sound sources, for example how precisely a bass note is reproduced or the impact sound from drums.

Dynamics results were very good, especially for attack and punch. Attack was very snappy, especially at nominal volume, but also with distortion well under control at maximum volume, the transients managed to stand out very well. Punch was remarkably good thanks to the solid low midrange energy. Results for bass precision were not quite on the same high level, however, as the bass envelope was impaired by subtle distortion, and potentially by the resonance mentioned previously in the timbre section as well.


Spatial

157

Honor Magic6 Pro

162

Black Shark 5 Pro

The sub-attributes for spatial tests include pinpointing a specific sound's location, its positional balance, distance, and wideness.

The device put in an excellent performance in the spatial category as well, thanks notably to a very wide sound scene. The stereo image, perfectly centered, also rotated adequately with device orientation, even adapting to portrait orientation, adding to the user experience. Individual sound sources were very easy to locate within the sound scene, and both distance and depth rendition were excellent in our tests.


Volume

142

Honor Magic6 Pro

162

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Volume score represents the overall loudness of a smartphone and how smoothly volume increases and decreases based on user input.

The Honor Magic6 Pro provided very good consistency across the volume scale. Tuning of the minimum volume level was excellent, offering good intelligibility of soft sections in highly dynamic audio content, such as classical music, without being too loud. The maximum setting was tuned nicely as well, providing excellent loudness.

Here are a few sound pressure levels (SPL) measured when playing our sample recordings of hip-hop and classical music at maximum volume:
Hip-Hop Classical
Honor Magic6 Pro 72.1 dBA 68.7 dBA
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 75.1 dBA 72.3 dBA
Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ 74.9 dBA 71.5 dBA
The following graph shows the gradual changes in volume going from minimum to maximum. We expect these changes to be consistent across the range, so that all volume steps correspond to users’ expectations:

Music volume consistency
This line graph shows the relative loudness of playback relative to the user selected volume step, measured at different volume steps with a correlated pink noise in an anechoic box recorded in axis at 0.20 meter.

Artifacts

98

Honor Magic6 Pro

157

Asus ROG Phone 5

The Artifacts score measures the extent to which the sound is affected by various types of distortion. The higher the score, the less the disturbances in the sound are noticeable. Distortion can occur because of sound processing in the device and because of the quality of the speakers.

Unwanted artifacts in audio playback were overall well managed on the Magic6 Pro. Distortion was well under control, with only some moderate distortion noticeable, especially in the upper low end. Compression was not an issue but our testers noted some very subtle volume fluctuations at soft volume levels.

Playback Total Harmonic Distortion (Maximum Volume)
This graph shows the Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise over the hearable frequency range.
It represents the distortion and noise of the device playing our test signal (0 dB Fs, Sweep Sine in an anechoic box at 40 cm) at the device's maximum volume.

Recording

160

Honor Magic6 Pro

Best

How Audio Recording score is composed

DXOMARK engineers test recording by evaluating the recorded files on reference audio equipment. Those recordings are done in our labs and in real-life conditions, using default apps and settings.

Here is how the Honor Magic6 Pro performs in recording use cases compared to its competitors:
Recording use-cases scores

Timbre

146

Honor Magic6 Pro

147

Honor Magic3 Pro+

The Timbre score represents how well a phone captures sounds across the audible tonal range and takes into account bass, midrange, treble, and tonal balance. It is the most important attribute for recording.

Timbre was excellent in the Magic6 Pro recording tests, with a very flat frequency response and great tonal balance, that was consistent across use cases. Recordings sounded pleasant and natural. Midrange was notably excellent, and so was treble, although it could sound even brighter arguably. In the Concert use case, the device managed to perform quite well under the high SPL delivered by the lab speakers, as tonal balance was not drowned out by an excess of low end, and treble was not aggressive.

Life video frequency response
A 1/12 octave frequency response graph, which measures the volume of each frequency captured by the smartphone when recording a pure-sine wave in an anechoic environment.

Dynamics

141

Honor Magic6 Pro

146

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Dynamics score measures the accuracy of changes in the energy level of sound sources, for example how precisely a voice's plosives (the p's, t's and k's, for example) are reproduced. The score also considers the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), for example how loud the main voice is compared to the background noise.

Recording dynamics was very good as well, thanks to an excellent signal-to-noise ratio. In our tests, the device did a great job at reducing background noise without impairing the main signal. Our testers found the background to be unintrusive yet natural. Compression could be noticed on occasion, for example on shouting voices, but it was well under control and didn’t impair envelope.


Spatial

151

Honor Magic6 Pro

159

Vivo X Fold

The sub-attributes for spatial tests include pinpointing a specific sound's location, its positional balance, distance, and wideness on the recorded audio files.

The recorded sound scene was very wide, with good localizability of individual sound sources. Distance rendition was very good as well.

Recording directivity
Directivity graph of the smartphone when recording test signals using the camera app, with the main camera. It represents the acoustic energy (in dB) over the angle of incidence of the sound source. (Normalized to the angle 0°, in front of the device.)

Volume

155

Honor Magic6 Pro

170

Black Shark 5 Pro

The Volume score represents how loud audio is normalized on the recorded files and the how the device handles loud environments, such as electronic concerts, when recording.

Recording loudness was excellent. The Honor Magic6 Pro is the loudest device tested to date, both in the lab and in our real-life tests.

Here are the sound levels recorded in the audio and video files, measured in LUFS (Loudness Unit Full Scale); as a reference, we expect loudness levels to be above -24 LUFS for recorded content:
Meeting Life Video Selfie Video Memo
Honor Magic6 Pro -21.4 LUFS -16.9 LUFS -16.2 LUFS -18 LUFS
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max -24.9 LUFS -22.1 LUFS -20.5 LUFS -19.2 LUFS
Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ -25.4 LUFS -20.2 LUFS -18.9 LUFS -21.4 LUFS

Artifacts

145

Honor Magic6 Pro

Best

The Artifacts score measures the extent to which the recorded sounds are affected by various types of distortions. The higher the score, the less the disturbances in the sound are noticeable. Distortions can occur because of sound processing in the device and the quality of the microphones, as well as user handling, such as how the phone is held.

Recording artifacts were well under control. Compression was slightly noticeable but not problematic overall. Our experts observed some slight distortion when recording at high sound pressure levels but it was well within acceptable limits. The device also dealt well with microphone occlusions.

In this audio comparison, you can listen to the way this smartphone handles wind noise relative to its competitors:

Recordings of a voice sample with light background noise, facing a turbulent wind of 5 m/s

Background

154

Honor Magic6 Pro

166

Black Shark 5 Pro

Background evaluates how natural the various sounds around a voice blend into the video recording file. For example, when recording a speech at an event, the background should not interfere with the main voice, yet it should provide some context of the surroundings.

Recording background was excellent, unintrusive, with a pleasant brilliance as well as a homogenous and natural timbre.

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