In an exciting camera zoom test shared by Versus on YouTube, the Vivo X200 Ultra outshone seven other leading smartphones. This impressive device beat out competitors like the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Honor Magic 7 Pro, and OnePlus 13, earning the crown for zoom photography.
The test, appearing on June 20, put these eight flagships head-to-head using the Nikon P1000 as a benchmark. The zoom capabilities were evaluated through a variety of challenges: from capturing the Victory Statue in Berlin with 100× zoom to detailed close-ups of signs and moon shots. The final test showcased a 10× zoom video of the Victory Statue.
Here’s how they ranked:
– iPhone 16 Pro Max: 14 points
– OnePlus 13: 19 points
– Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: 22 points
– Honor Magic 7 Pro: 24 points
– Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 27 points
– Xiaomi 15 Ultra: 32 points
– Oppo Find X8 Ultra: 34 points
– Vivo X200 Ultra: 41 points
Vivo X200 Ultra’s superior performance was apparent, thanks to its standout 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, featuring Samsung’s ISOCELL HP9 sensor. It effortlessly captured readable signs from remarkable distances, proving its unparalleled zoom capabilities.
Despite the Vivo’s triumph, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra remains a fantastic all-rounder in the smartphone realm, maintaining its appeal through balanced performance. This showdown certainly places Vivo in the spotlight for mobile photography enthusiasts eager to explore cutting-edge zoom features.
