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iPhone 13 is years behind in Slow Motion!

Apple has finally announced the iPhone 13 which may be one of the most underwhelming refreshes of the handset in many years. While there is a lot of new stuff, nothing added is really groundbreaking in the way previous phones have awed when it comes to features in imaging. It is certainly a clear refinement of nearly every aspect of the hardware and software with better low light gathering and a first for a phone the addition of ProRes recording at 1080p and 4k 30p depending on the phone storage spec.

There are neat features like rack focusing which allows for AI-assisted machine learning depth of field selection based on people’s faces whenever their eyes are visible and or enter or exit the frame.  It is kind of gimmicky as it seems to do away with precise manual control of the feature but this is yet to be explored fully by reviewers. When it comes to Slow Motion capture, we have essentially no change for the 4th year in a row! → Continue Reading Full Post ←

OnePlus 8 Pro the best slow motion phone today?

OnePlus 8 Pro the best slow motion

There has been an absence of real world samples of the OnePlus 8 in slow motion due to mainly of the hardware not reaching testers fast enough and the COVID 19 pandemic slowing things even further.  However, we have found a video that shows the OnePlus 8 Pro being compared to the Samsung S20 Ultra and the iPhone 11 Pro in the 240fps slow motion mode.

It is clear that the OnePlus 8 has a more processed image with higher saturation and apparent detail retention. It is also notable that dynamic range seems to be a winner in the OnePlus as well. The quality offered by the new handsets from the Chinese company is really astounding considering more expensive phones simply cannot seem to fully compete here. While more samples are needed the footage below shows a good enough view of what you can expect.

OnePlus 8 Pro the best slow motion phone or just barely?

It is critical to note that more samples are needed and that the OnePlus 8 offers a 480fps mode that is heavily pixelated at 720p and the S20 ultra offers one at 960fps 720p that is very soft but are not compared in this footage.  Once more samples of those modes are available we can revisit them.

Oneplus 8 pro | Samsung S20 Ultra | iPhone 11 pro Max | Slow motion | camera test by Mobizz Phobia:

On this excellent video comparison by Mobizz Phobia, In some instances the iPhone looks to have better detail and color but it is not clear cut. The Samsung in most of the tests at this 240fps 1080p frame rate is clearly the loser with the worst dynamic range and more heavily affected by the compression.

One Plus 8 Pro looks to be the winner at 240p 1080p from these three phones if you only look at this video and it is a tall order since the iPhone 11 has been the best 1080p 240fps phone since last year on our list.   We stress that more samples and direct comparisons must be made to warrant a final verdict.  OnePlus looks to have an excellent phone here but we are not happy about the lower quality 480p so if you want it only for the 240fps then you simply cannot go wrong here.

There are more cameras coming this year and Sony is going to announce on the 26th of May what may be a new RX camera which will make things interesting.  We will definitely update you on that front.  Stay safe out there and thanks for reading! -HSC

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OnePlus 8 Slow Motion is pegged at 480fps!

OnePlus 8 Slow Motion

The Chinese company from Shenzhen OnePlus has always been regarded as a pusher and advancer of cutting edge technology at a price that is more affordable than most premium brands. The good news has always been that the lower price has not really made it a premium-less experience, actually, many of their phones are so advanced and feature-rich than many flagships from Samsung and Apple have trouble catching up in features like the 120Hz display refresh of the 7T last year.

Since the OnePlus 6 and 6T slow motion in 2018 made inroads by allowing 480fps 720p recording for an unheard of in the phone space “3.75 sec” recording time it has been one of the best slow motion phones to own.  They repeated that feat with the OnePlus 7 and 7T in 2019. Now in 2020 after many pushed dates for announcement due to the pandemic situation they have now unveiled the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro flagship phones.  They are premium and advanced that compete head to head with the best out there. They also include 480fps and from the looks of the sample, it seems to be increased in quality with much less pixelation.

OnePlus 8 Pro Main Specifications:

Performance Specs:

  • Operating System: OxygenOS based on Android™ 10
  • CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865
  • 5G Chipset: X55
  • GPU: Adreno 650
  • RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB UFS3.0
  • Battery: 4510 mAh (non-removable)
  • Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging (5V/6A)
  • 30W Wireless Charging
Rear camera – Main
  • Sensor: Sony IMX689  (NEW SENSOR)
  • Megapixels: 48
  • Pixel Size: 1.12 µm/48M; 2.24 µm (4 in 1)/12M
  • Lens Quantity: 7P
  • OIS: Yes
  • EIS: Yes
  • Aperture: f/1.78
Telephoto Lens
  • Megapixels: 8
  • Pixel Size: 1.0µm
  • OIS: Yes
  • Aperture: f/2.44
Ultra Wide Angle Lens
  • Megapixels: 48
  • Aperture: f/2.2
  • Field of View: 120°
Front Camera
  • Sensor: Sony IMX471
  • Megapixels: 16
  • Pixel Size: 1.0 µm
  • EIS: Yes
  • Autofocus: Fixed Focus
  • Aperture: f/2.45
Video Front Cam
  • 1080p video at 30fps
  • Time-Lapse
Video Modes Main Camera:
  • 4K video at 30/60 fps
  • 1080P video at 30/60 fps
  • Super Slow Motion: 720p video at 480 fps, 1080p video at 240fps
  • Time-Lapse: 1080P 30fps, 4k 30fps
  • Video Editor

Oneplus 8 Pro Slow Motion Video Test by Camera Therapy:

So according to the sample above which was the only one we could find “If it is real”, it looks like the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro have increased the slow motion quality resolution with much less jagged edges and line skipping. Now looks as good or better than some competitors like Huawei or Samsung.

However, you can see that the slow motion lasts only about 6 or 7 seconds in playback at 30p.  That means the camera can only record 720p 480fps for 0.43-0.47 seconds which may really be 0.4 seconds in rounded numbers which is 6.4 seconds playback of 192 frames captured.  That breaks with the 3.75-second capture which was a full minute “60sec 1800frames” playback at 30p and made previous OnePlus phones ideal for capturing a lot of slow motion duration.

So you get an increase in quality but now slow motion is on par with Samsung in recording time which is a huge trade-off.  Not only that, Huawei offers 1920fps at 720p for 1/2 a second and 960fps for 1 second recording which beats the OnePlus offering without breaking a sweat.

OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 8 Pro – Which Is The Better Deal? by Unbox Therapy: → Continue Reading Full Post ←

Best Slow Motion Phones of 2019!

Best Slow Motion Phones of 2019

This year we have decided to have a special post to highlight the advancements in smartphone camera systems that allow the recording of super slow motion video. We have seen after all huge advancement this year especially by Asian companies making their best efforts to exploit the camera module’s strengths without crippling them to sell a newer model. The Chinese have decided to create a camera war between phone builders that one-up each other every few months.

We value image quality just as high as frame rate and when phones claim to be 1080p in high frame rate modes we usually find that the real case if 720p or similar upscaled to full HD 1080 with artifacts and jagged edges that can make you dizzy. But not all phones are created equal and that is where this list of the best of 2019 comes in. If by any chance an even stronger contender comes in before the end of the year we might revise this list but it would be a fluke.

Best Slow Motion Phones of 2019 guide below, remember buying through our links helps us continue our mission without adding any cost to your order. Thank you for your support!

#5) Sony Xperia 1 and or Xperia 5

Video Features: 2160p@24/30fps HDR,

1080p@60fps,

1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS),

1080p@960fps for 0.1 seconds  3.2 second playback on 30p timeline

720p @ 960fps for 0.2 seconds 6.4 second playback on 30p timeline

Cinema Pro by Cinealta – with professional settings

Sony was really on the cusp of delivering the best slow motion mode across a lot of camera segments including phones with their Motion Eye ™ Technology which leverages the power of a fast sensor with a stacked design and memory module to allow for pretty remarkable frame rates and or still sequences.

When it comes to phones, however, the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 offer the same exact performance and recording time as the previous Xperia XZ2 and XZ3 which is a very low 0.1 seconds 1080p at 960fps and or 0.2 seconds at 720p 960fps.  That equates to just 3.2 seconds at 1080p on a 30fps timeline or 6.4 seconds on 720p. Hardly usable. However, the quality is not that bad and does allow you to get a lot of good shots if you don’t mind the limited rec time.

Of the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5, the  5 has about the same slow motion performance for substantially less money.

Sony Xperia 1 :  Unlocked Smartphone 6.5″ 4K HDR OLED CinemaWide Display, 128GB – Black – (US Warranty)  from the $999 initial price.

Sony Xperia 5:  Unlocked Smartphone  → Continue Reading Full Post ←

OnePlus 6 and Mi 8 Slow Motion Samples!

OnePlus 6 and Mi 8 Slow Motion Samples

By popular demand, we have found some new samples for both the OnePlus 6 and the Xiaomi Mi 8 phones for you to see. We have to give the nod between these two phones to the OnePlus 6 as it offers 240fps 1080p and 3.75 seconds worth of 720p 480fps and even 60p 4k.  The quality on the super slow motion modes is not up there with a dedicated slow-motion camera but it is a big improvement in the recording department by allowing 3.75 secs on the 480p mode on the OnePlus 6 compared to the very restrictive 960fps 0.24sec on the Galaxy S9.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a big improvement from their earlier phones but simply cannot compete in terms of frame rates with the best the Android world has to offer.  The quality on any phone will be restricted by the memory buffer, codec and read-out speed from the sensor. Quality still has a ways to go for being true HD or Full HD so remember before choosing a phone, it may not do as well as that fancy Slow Motion on Youtube or TV.

OnePlus 6 – SUPER SLOW MOTION camera 240fps samples indoor /outdoor by MGT – Max Games Tech:

OnePlus 6 slowmotion 1080, 240fps by Stefano Alegnini: → Continue Reading Full Post ←

OnePlus 6 Slow Motion Teaser Released!

OnePlus 6 Slow Motion Teaser

The short but to the point footage shows what will be slow motion clips produced with the new OnePlus 6 handset. You can see that a lot of care has been taken to shoot professional looking footage that will showcase the high frame rate capabilities. We are not sure if the resolution aliasing we are seeing is from the phone quality or the video compression.

Considering Sony and Samsung have similar artifacts OnePlus will look good on smaller screens but not ideal blown up on a monitor or TV.  Professional lighting is no substitute to real line resolution for footage.   We should know more as May 16th launch date approaches and we will be gladly surprised if the phone is capable of higher resolution slow motion recording than the competition with better recording time which has been the Achilles heel for these slow-motion phone features. 0.2 and 0.1 seconds is just not long enough for having a usable span of time.

OnePlus 6 Teaser Slow Motion Twitter post below:

https://twitter.com/oneplus/status/993475540563587073

Comment below on your expectation but be aware that we simply don’t think it will be a high res footage high-speed feature.  The colors and quality do seem to be excellent in that respect. -HSC