It is amazing that while the tech nerds are arguing about the spec and numbers, real photographers can actually create arts with just a toy camera.Thank you. Nailed it. Far too much “ Pixel Peeping” in 2018. Photography has always been subjective. I’ve been making wildlife and landscape images my entire adult life. 10 individuals looking at an image will see 10 different creations. If what one uses pleases their inner photographer then there is no need for anything further.
Most real “photographers” rely on “real” cameras. A smartphone camera is just a back up tool for them.
Those 3% better test scores sound a little less "impressive" when you take into consideration that the pixel 2 sells for 25% less than the "budget" iPhone.
Only because they haven’t tested the Pixel 3 yet.
Actually. They didn’t review smartphones until the first pixel came out. Now that the new pixel 3 isn’t much of an upgrade over the 2. It probably didn’t score well. Which is why there is no review of it.
The images were compressed and lost their sales original image quality.
DxOMark today published the results of its in-depth analysis of the iPhone XR's single-lens rear camera. Apple's flagship smartphone achieved an overall score of 101 points, surpassing Google's Pixel 2 to make it the top-ranked single lens phone in the site's rankings.
In its testing, DxOMark found the iPhone XR to offer "a very similar proposition for image quality as the flagship iPhone XS Max," across key photo attributes like exposure, color, detail, noise, and artifacts.
Both devices also achieved the same overall score for video, but the dual lenses of the iPhone XS Max meant the XR fell behind on zoom and bokeh shots, although DxOMark noted that Apple had managed to improve the flash on the more affordable single-lens iPhone.
Colored panels shot on iPhone XR
The review adds that the iPhone XR has very good exposure and dynamic range in bright light and indoor conditions, while detail is well-preserved in all lighting conditions with "vivid and pleasant colors in most situations."
Apple iPhone XR, HDR test scene
The few cons the review noted included the visibility of fine grain luminance noise in indoor and low-light conditions, while video was criticized for instabilities in white balance when filming indoors.
Apple iPhone XS Max, HDR test scene for comparison
DxOMark concludes that the photographic capabilities of the iPhone XR are "broadly similar to those of the XS/XS Max" which should make the less-expensive model "desirable to many Apple enthusiasts looking to upgrade their smartphone."
For its scoring and analysis methodology, DxOMark says its engineers capture and evaluate over 1,500 test images and more than two hours of video both in controlled lab environments and in natural indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera's default settings.
DxO is a well-known French image lab that has been reviewing smartphone cameras for several years, but they aren't immune to criticism, which just goes to show how subjective image quality can sometimes be.
Article Link: DxOMark: iPhone XR is 'Best Single-Cam Smartphone We've Tested'
Yep, I’m in the same boat. The 7 Plus has been the best phone I’ve ever had so it’s made it tough to want to replace but the XR seems like a great overall replacement.
And this is why DPReview called the iPhone XS the best all around camera.
Yet doesn’t deliver the same quality results.
I’d take a review more serious, if they did video, slow mo, audio, pretty much every facet of the camera capabilities. During stills, most are close with it being personal preference on color and processing. Low light is a different but good test too.
How do you like Face ID and no home button?? I thought it would take me longer to get used to it, only took about 2 days.
So it turns out Face ID is just about as fast as Touch ID. I use my phone on raise to wake so I pick up my phone towards my face and swipe up as I’m looking at it in one motion and it’s much faster than I anticipated. I really like Face ID. I don’t know if it it’s any faster than the iPhone X because of the performance of the new A12 chips in the new iPhones, but it’s fast.
Yeah it always works very fast for me. Sometimes even if my phone is resting on a table, I can look st it sideways and it still unlocks. A friend of mine has the X and it’s not slow, but def. a little slower than mine in my Max. The biggest surprise for me is the camera. Apple really undersold the new camera upgrades. It’s night and day compared to my 7 Plus. (Mind you that was a very good camera too)
Agreed, even from my x the max is a good improvement camera wise.
