Jun 26, 2024 7:04 PM

Seacliff Bay Ultrawide Camera Samples: Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Oppo Find X7 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra, ultrawide camera. The Xiaomi’s ultrawide captures Seacliff Bay beautifully here, from the distant Bass Rock to the incoming waves, bubbles in the water, and horse’s hoof prints.
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Oppo Find X7 Ultra, ultrawide camera. Oppo’s picture is much warmer, but it does a nice job too.

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Honor Magic 6 Pro, ultrawide camera. This is a great example of the Honor’s occasional mess ups (often with the ultrawide), as it over-processes this shot, making it look like an oil painting.
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Samsung Galaxy S24\+, ultrawide camera. The Samsung’s photo feels a little drab by comparison.

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