Smartphone Camera Flare Test | Flagship Comparison (Apple vs Google vs Xiaomi vs Honor)
Flare can easily ruin a great photo, especially when shooting into the sun, headlights, or strong artificial lights. In this video, DXOMARK compares flare performance on four latest flagship smartphones under controlled lab conditions.
Using a powerful, collimated light source and automated testing, we analyze flare behavior at every angle, in both RAW and final RGB images.
Tested devices: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Honor Magic8 Pro
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Why lens flare matters
00:10 – Tested flagship smartphones
00:22 – How the DXOMARK flare benchmark works
00:38 – Why testing every angle matters
00:47 – Reading the flare heat maps
01:06 – Flare behavior with the light in-frame
01:28 – Apple vs Xiaomi: flare intensity differences
01:52 – Edge-of-frame flare effects
02:16 – RAW vs RGB flare behavior
02:48 – Final comparison & key conclusions
If you’re into mobile photography, smartphone camera testing, or optical performance, this deep dive is for you.
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