DXOMARK: Performance Evaluation of Huawei Mate 50 Pro Front Camera for Still Images and Video

In the case of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, DXOMARK is said to have put the device through a rigorous DXOMARK Selfie test suite to measure its performance in photo and video from an end-user perspective. This likely includes a range of tests designed to assess the quality of the photos and videos that the device is capable of capturing, as well as how well it performs in different lighting conditions and scenarios. The results of these tests are intended to provide an overview of the device's performance and highlight the most important findings.

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is equipped with a front-facing camera that has a 13-megapixel (MP) sensor and an f/2.4-aperture lens. It is capable of capturing up to 4K resolution video and has a 3D Depth Sensing Camera.

The megapixel count of a camera refers to the resolution of the images it is capable of capturing. A higher megapixel count generally means that the camera is able to capture images with more detail and resolution. The f/2.4 aperture of the lens refers to the size of the opening through which light enters the camera. A larger aperture (lower f-number) allows more light to enter the camera, which can be beneficial in low-light conditions but can also result in a shallower depth of field (less of the image is in focus).

The 3D Depth Sensing Camera is likely a separate camera or module that is used to measure the distance of objects in the scene, which can be used to create a 3D map of the environment or to improve the accuracy of the focus and exposure. This technology is often used in conjunction with other features, such as portrait mode or augmented reality applications.

The specifications of the front camera of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro suggest that it is capable of capturing high-quality images and video, and has some advanced features that can enhance its performance in certain scenarios. However, without further information or context, it is difficult to say more about the capabilities and performance of the camera.

The listed pros of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro suggest that the device has generally good performance in terms of image and video quality. Some of the specific strengths of the camera include:

• Nice skin tones in photos: This suggests that the camera is able to accurately reproduce the colors of skin tones in photos, without oversaturating or desaturating them.
• Good exposure and wide dynamic range in photos and videos: Exposure refers to the amount of light that is allowed to reach the camera's sensor, and dynamic range refers to the range of brightness that the camera can capture. Good exposure and wide dynamic range can help to ensure that images and videos are properly lit and have good contrast, without areas that are too bright or too dark.
• Good detail and very low noise levels: Detail refers to the level of fine-grained information that can be captured in an image, and noise refers to unwanted graininess or speckling in the image. High levels of detail and low noise levels can help to produce clear and detailed images and videos.
• Subjects are always in focus, even in group shots: Good focus is important for ensuring that the main subject of an image or video is sharp and clear. The ability to maintain focus on multiple subjects, even in group shots, suggests that the camera has good autofocus capabilities.
• Video noise well under control in bright light and indoors: Noise in the video can be particularly distracting and can reduce the overall quality of the footage. The statement that video noise is well under control in bright light and indoors suggests that the camera is able to produce clean and smooth video in a range of lighting conditions.
• Accurate white balance and nice colors: White balance refers to the process of adjusting the colors in an image or video to match the actual colors of the scene. Accurate white balance can help to ensure that the colors in the image or video look natural and true to life.
• Wide depth of field in videos: Depth of field refers to the distance over which objects in a scene are in focus. A wide depth of field means that more of the scene is in focus, which can be beneficial for capturing video with multiple subjects or for creating a sense of depth in the scene.

On the other hand, the listed cons of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro suggest that there are some limitations to the camera's performance. These include:

• Local loss of texture is visible in some conditions, especially in low-light images: Local loss of texture refers to the loss of fine detail in specific areas of the image. This can occur when the camera is unable to capture enough light or when the image is overexposed.
• Occasionally desaturated skin tones visible in backlit scenes: Desaturated skin tones refer to skin tones that appear faded or washed out. This can occur when the camera is unable to accurately reproduce the colors of the scene, particularly in difficult lighting conditions such as backlighting.
• Artifacts such as color quantization and local loss of facial texture in photos: Artifacts refer to unwanted or unnatural features in the image that can reduce its overall quality. Color quantization refers to a loss of color depth or the appearance of banding in the image, while local loss of facial texture refers to a loss of detail in specific areas of the image.
• Coarse noise and lack of detail in low-light videos: As mentioned earlier, noise refers to unwanted graininess or speckling in the image, while detail refers to the level of fine-grained information that can be captured. Both of these issues can be more pronounced in low-light conditions, where the camera may have.

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Huawei Mate 50 pro selfie scores Vs Ultra Premium

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a solid performer when it comes to still image quality. It appears to have accurate target exposure, good dynamic range, and generally nice colors, although there may be some issues with a slight green cast in overcast conditions and slightly desaturated skin tones in backlit scenes. The camera also appears to have a wide depth of field, which helps to keep all subjects in focus in group shots. In terms of texture and noise, the camera performs well, rendering fine detail nicely and limiting noise in most conditions. However, there may be some issues with texture rendering being somewhat unstable in difficult low-light scenes.

It is worth noting that the assessment provided is based on the subjective opinions of the testers and may not necessarily reflect the experience of all users. It is also worth noting that the performance of a camera can depend on a variety of factors, including the lighting conditions, the subject matter, and the user's skill and technique.

Texture acutance and evolution with the illuminance level

Spatial Visual noise evolution with the illuminance level

Main photo artifacts penalties

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Huawei Mate 50 pro selfie scores Vs Ultra Premium

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro performs well in terms of exposure, dynamic range, and white balance when shooting video. The device is said to deliver a pleasant video experience overall, but there may be some opportunities for improvement in terms of contrast and exposure stability, particularly in backlit scenes. There may also be issues with slightly inaccurate skin tone rendering in difficult lighting conditions. The camera appears to capture a high level of detail on faces and has good noise control in bright light and indoors, but noise may be more noticeable in low light. Video stabilization appears to be effective, but there may be visible frameshifts when panning the camera.

As with still images, the performance of a camera when shooting video can depend on a variety of factors, including the lighting conditions, the subject matter, and the user's skill and technique. The assessment provided is based on the subjective opinions of the testers and may not necessarily reflect the experience of all users.

Texture acutance and evolution with the illuminance level

Spatial Visual noise evolution with the illuminance level

Main photo artifacts penalties