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OnePlus 15 Outperforms Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in Extreme Zoom Shootout
13 Nov
Summary
- OnePlus 15 camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in low-light and extreme zoom tests
- OnePlus 15 delivers sharper details and more accurate colors compared to Samsung's flagship
- OnePlus 15 impresses with its 120x zoom capabilities, capturing clear images of distant objects
In the highly competitive world of flagship Android smartphones, the OnePlus 15 has emerged as a strong contender, challenging the industry leader, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to the review, the OnePlus 15, launched less than a year after its predecessor, has been put through its paces in a series of camera tests, and the results are quite remarkable.
One of the key highlights is the OnePlus 15's performance in low-light conditions, particularly at a Halloween-themed amusement park. While both phones struggled with the varying amounts of smoke in the foreground, the OnePlus 15 managed to capture a clearer and more presentable image, with the Samsung's shot turning out a bit blurry.
However, the real showdown came in the extreme zoom department. Both the OnePlus 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra boast impressive zoom capabilities, with the OnePlus reaching up to 120x and the Samsung topping out at 100x. Surprisingly, the OnePlus 15 emerged as the clear winner, capturing sharper and more detailed images of distant objects, including a flag atop a 330-foot tower and a Foghorn Leghorn statue 250 feet away.
The review also notes that while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's 200MP main camera outshines the OnePlus 15's 50MP sensor in terms of raw megapixel count, the OnePlus 15 manages to deliver more consistent and presentable results, with its images appearing less processed and more true to life.
Overall, the review paints a compelling picture of the OnePlus 15's camera capabilities, which seem to have surpassed even the industry-leading Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in certain scenarios. This is a testament to OnePlus's continued efforts to improve its photography prowess and challenge the established players in the flagship smartphone market.
