First real HTC One UltraPixel camera samples pop up (video)

2. B3BLW29 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:07 16 3

I dont know abt iPhone 4s but my lumia 800 would definitely kick its ass (At least from above pics).

3. aokde posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:07 33 6

They basically reduced the resolution of photos and that's it. I don't see anything special in those photos. Shame on you htc.

4. emadshiny posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:09 29 3

nothing special as they claimed.

5. RaKithAPeiRiZ posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:17 2 9

sold...

6. tusshharish posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:18 23 0

sorry to say but it is just average camera.....

7. tusshharish posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:18 14 0

nothing special...............it is average camera.....

8. tiara6918 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:21 9 2

I don't want to judge from the images and videos above but I'll just wait for the review...

9. Stoli89 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:21 12 0

The iPhone 4S/5 has a backlit sensor with 1.4 micron pixels. The Nokia N8, with its 12MP sensor, 1.75 microns. The Nokia 808, with its proprietary 41MP sensor, virtual pixels of 4 micons at 5MP output and 3.2 microns at 8MP output.

In all of these cases, the resolution is superior to what has been revealed with the HTC One. Sure, the larger pixel approach gathers more light per pixel. Coupled with OIS, this should result in solid low light performance. Unfortunately, it seems to sacrifice in other areas, such as excessive noise. Nokia's Pureview on the 808 has taken noise literally out of the equation...or mostly in most circumstances. The HTC One is not even close.

11. Kalevro posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:30 4 0

They brought more light into the pics but maybe they would have had sucess if the camera sensor was in the above average zone, like maybe in the more memorable 8 to 10 megapixels zone.
They do it like Sony, HTC. Bringing in imperfected technology.

12. _Bone_ posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:30 5 2

Looked at these and some more under proper lightning, and I'm not that impressed. Maxed out at 4MP, they should look pixel sharp, as a matter of fact, you put 920 or iP5 samples next to them (resized to 4MP) and they look slightly sharper. I notice quite a bit noise reduction which is the reason behind the Xperia Z's disappointment, I prefer the results untouched by SW. But I love the pre-buffer technology, makes a lot of sense, and the HDR tech on both sides comes handy, so it's perfectly tolerable.

So why don't results blow away competition? Because, ironically, when HTC says megapixels don't count, it applies to them too: no matter if the sensor has 4mil large or 13mil small pixels, if it's the same size as the rivals, results will be decided by sensor tech and not pixel count, and the sharpest results of any technology over 4, 8 or 13MPs is still produced by (thumbs down coming) the iPhone 5. The Exmor RS has potential too as some of the Chinese manufacturer's samples look very sharp at full 13MP, but I fear the sensor tech is the same for the HTC that was featured on the DNA, and it doesn't matter if it's has larger pixels capturing just 4MPs, same sensor will result in same overall sharpness (resized to a certain resolution obviously).

Still want the phone.

13. shadez10 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:36 15 2

i dont see any special thing about this ultrapixel gimmick from HTC...

and also video quality is average....

16. jove39 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:40 1 4

Htc one pictures are for sure better than Nexus4...when viewed at 100%

17. yero789 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:41 4 0

As I see compared to Nexus 4,there is no real difference,I mean it is the same photo quality,not something new.Just my opinion!

19. louiemapa posted on 20 Feb 2013, 03:55 11 0

I think my 3310 takes better photos than this. XD

23. rizevnarastek posted on 20 Feb 2013, 04:46 0 0

yeah... blah, blah, blah.. you'll get the tests and you'll see...

25. windroid posted on 20 Feb 2013, 05:02 1 0

Are those the fantastic down-sampled photos of the HTC One?!?

They are full of noise I just can’t imagine how they would come out if taken on full resolution...

27. neutralguy posted on 20 Feb 2013, 05:50 1 0

I thought it was supposed to beat 808 and 920? looks average.

29. afzalzainal posted on 20 Feb 2013, 06:29 1 0

Wow... Iso burn all over the image.

30. cloud_atlas1991 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 07:43 2 0

I'm still looking for a phone that could replace my Sony Xperia X10i (which has been with me for more than 2 years). But I don't think this would be the One.

31. ngo2dd posted on 20 Feb 2013, 09:09 2 1

What is up with all those troll. So everyone on here is a expert on photo.

33. DerryAhmad posted on 20 Feb 2013, 10:33 1 0

I expected a lot.. and I'm disappointed

34. moronman66 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 10:43 1 0

acceptable for a phone in my eyes, and as for the first comment, the iPhone 4S and the 5 have the same camera, they just decreased size for the 5. Just saying. Also, I don't see anything wrong with the One pictures, they seem fine. You want professional looking pictures, get a Nokia PureView 808, or an actual point and shoot camera.

35. Whateverman posted on 20 Feb 2013, 10:55 1 0

What I don't get is why go for the hard sell on 4 mps? Okay, megapixels don't matter, that's cool. But non-PA readers aren't getting that message. If it really doesn't matter, make it an 8 ultra pixel sensor and cram all that new technology into it so when the general public compares it to their current device. The average consumer wanting a better camera than their current 5mp camera will most likely not even give this 4mp or up camera a second look base that misconception of higher mp equals higher quality.

38. Taters posted on 20 Feb 2013, 12:22 0 0

Nexus 4 isn't really a good measuring stick since even the One X has a better camera.

39. apawar71 posted on 20 Feb 2013, 13:40 0 0

Lol! High ppi Display and a low mp cam unit. Where is HTC going?

41. itiswhatitis posted on 21 Feb 2013, 00:57 0 0

Details is not that good

42. rizevnarastek posted on 21 Feb 2013, 04:13 0 0

great quality for a phone