Google’s latest Pixel 7 Pro laid claim to the number one spot on DxOMark’s best camera list only recently, sharing it with the Honor Magic4 Ultimate. However, both of these devices have now been dethroned by the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, which has finally made its global debut.
The Mate 50 Pro has scored 149 points in DxOMark’s smartphone camera test thanks to its new triple camera system of 50MP + 64MP + 13MP shooters enhanced with features such as OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, and variable aperture technology. The Pixel 7 Pro and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate are currently sharing the second spot with 147 points each.
According to DxOMark, 50 Pro has subjectively “pleasant” color reproduction (in good lighting), “pleasant” bokeh, “good” detail even at high magnification, as well as efficient auto-focus and “well-controlled” video in terms of panning. The camera is also praised for having a wide dynamic range in both photo and video modes.
The test also revealed that the Mate 50 Pro had some white balance flaws, and in some circumstances, its new XMAGE AI processing was a bit slower in capturing the scene. These minor differences, however, were insufficient to prevent the Mate 50 Pro from receiving a final total score of 149.
The top-class camera performance certainly adds value to the Mate 50 Pro, which lacks both 5G and Google Play Services. However, it still might not justify the €1,199 price tag, which is considerably higher than both the Pixel 7 Pro and the Honor Magic4 Ultimate.
Notably, you can also get the device via stores like AliExpress for around the same price tag.
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