OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+ : Comparaison des appareils photo
Since
One Plus 5
(
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), a Chinese smartphone manufacturer
OnePlus
heavily promoted its cameras to help it stand out from the competition. The OnePlus 5 was the company's first phone to have dual cameras, shortly followed by the
OnePlus 5T
(
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), which effectively ditched the secondary telephoto sensor for one focused on low-light performance. In our
OnePlus 5 review
and
the OnePlus 5T
, we found that the cameras didn't quite live up to the company's claims and there was still a lot to do.
In this shootout, we'll compare the cameras of the
OnePlus 6
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) to that of more expensive flagships like the
Huawei P20 Pro
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) and the
Samsung Galaxy S9+
(
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).The reason we chose the P20 Pro is obvious - we
found it to be one of the best phone cameras
there, and it's also currently DXOMark's top-rated smartphone. We also picked the Galaxy S9+ because it was the best overall performer in our
last comparison
, in which we contrasted it with
iPhone X
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) and the
Google Pixel 2XL
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).
The OnePlus 6 features a 16-megapixel Sony IMX 519 primary sensor, with an f/1.7 aperture, optical image stabilization, and larger pixels than the 5T sensor. selfie camera are exactly the same as those of the OnePlus 5T.
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The Huawei P20 Pro has a massive 40MP main camera, which downsamples its output to 10MP, giving you great precision and a manageable file size. It also has a second 8MP sensor. megapixels with a telephoto lens and a third monochrome sensor on the back to improve the details of the shots.
The Galaxy S9+ has a 12-megapixel main camera with the widest f/1.5 aperture, along with a second 12-megapixel telephoto camera. To learn more about each of the cameras in these phones, be sure to check out our full reviews using the links above.
For the tests that follow, we disabled all extraneous features that could affect photo quality. This includes beatification modes for the front and rear cameras. On the P20 Pro, we disabled the Master AI feature which has tendency to artificially boost colors. We've kept most of the testing the same as our previous comparison, so without further ado, let's dive right in.
OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Landscape in daylight
In our outdoor test, the OnePlus 6 captured excellent detail on a building, as well as the plants and trees on the sides of the frame. was visible once we zoomed in, but overall the photo was very good. However, the color tone of the three photos was very different.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S9+
These outdoor photos were taken on a sunny afternoon, which is a bit hard to tell when looking at the OnePlus 6 sample. The Huawei P20 Pro took the most spectacular shot, thanks to its brighter colors. saturated and better contrast between the highlights and shadows of the image. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ was closest to accurately measuring white balance, and therefore the colors of the scene were more natural. We can clearly see the shadows of the trees on the grass, as well as the shadow cast by the right wing of the building on the middle awning.
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In the next test we have an indoor scene but with lots of natural light streaming in through a huge skylight. All phones' HDR mode did a great job here, although the P20 Pro outperformed the others in terms of exposure and producing vibrant colors. That bit more sharpness also gives the image a good sense of depth and the colors were well balanced. Looking at a 100% crop, we notice that the P20 Pro also had the more details of the three, such as the texture clearly visible on the tiles.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S9+
Even the wooden structures at the edges of the frame were crisp and noise-free. The Galaxy S9+ came close behind in terms of the amount of detail captured in distant objects as well as those at the edge of the frame. The OnePlus 6 fell short capturing the subtle detail and texture of the tiles on the wall, and looking at the structures on the sides, we noticed quite a bit of noise.
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Even the wooden structures at the edges of the frame were crisp and noise-free. The Galaxy S9+ came close behind in terms of the amount of detail captured in distant objects as well as those at the edge of the frame. The OnePlus 6 fell short capturing the subtle detail and texture of the tiles on the wall, and looking at the structures on the sides, we noticed quite a bit of noise.
OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Daylight Macros
With close-ups, we had a small problem with the OnePlus 6. It sometimes had trouble focusing on very small objects. We tested it with both a regular edition and the
Avengers Edition
of this phone, and I have found this to happen on several occasions. The phone would eventually lock focus after trying slightly different positions and angles, but this can be annoying, especially when trying to capture fleeting moments.
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We didn't experience such issues with the Huawei and Samsung phones. In fact, we were often able to get much closer to our subjects, such as with the butterfly shot above, than the OnePlus 6 typically allows. The P20 Pro also offers a much shallower depth of field compared to the other two.
In our second macro test, the OnePlus 6 managed to lock focus well and also handled white balance quite accurately. Colors were well saturated on our subject and even on objects in the background, like the red car.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
,
Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Galaxy S9+ has a slightly warmer color tint and the white balance isn't too accurate as the red car looks a bit orange compared to the other two samples. The P20 Pro has the best sharpness and detail of this test and we like its ability to separate background from subject. White balance is also on point and colors are well saturated.
OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Low-light landscape
When shooting in a dimly lit room, the OnePlus 6 captured the brightest image compared to the other two. Despite using the highest ISO level, it handled noise extremely well. The detail of all the small objects in the back of the room was comparable to Samsung and Huawei phones. The image below is not exactly representative of how the room actually looked (it was much darker), but it shows how well this phone handles low light conditions.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
,
Samsung Galaxy S9+
The Huawei P20 Pro and Galaxy S9+ had nearly identical results, although for this test the Galaxy S9+ stayed at its f/2.4 aperture setting for some reason, rather than automatically switching to f/1.5.
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When shooting outdoors at night, the OnePlus 6 lost out to the other two as it relied on high ISO to brighten up the scene, resulting in a lot of noise and degraded detail. The OnePlus 6 also seems to use its main sensor in low light, rather than switching to the second sensor.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
,
Samsung Galaxy S9+
In this scene, the OnePlus 6 selected ISO 2000, while the P20 Pro only needed to go to ISO 800. The Galaxy S9+ used the lowest ISO value of just 320, instead taking advantage of its f /1.5 to allow more light. capture.
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OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Macros in low light
In our first low-light macro test, the OnePlus 6 captured a good amount of detail and showed good depth of field, but the overall result was a little dark despite using ISO 4000. The leaves around the main focal point, and the pillars in the background, came out fine. The P20 Pro delivered a brighter image but the white balance was a little off, with colors a little too warm. The S9+ got the best result, although the focus was on the softer side. It also managed this with a fairly low ISO value of only 500.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
,
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Finally, we checked how the phones can handle bright colors under artificial lighting. We photographed a shelf full of books of different colors under fluorescent light for this test. Here, the OnePlus 6 is on par with the Galaxy S9+ in terms of getting good colors. It sacrificed a bit of detail towards the edge of the frame, which the S9+ was able to handle better. The P20 Pro tends to boost colors a bit, and post-processing didn't totally worked in its favor, as it caused some blurring around the edges of the text in our shot.
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OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Flash performance
The OnePlus 6 has a dual-LED flash, which was quiet and effective in illuminating our subject. Diffusion was good, and the resulting photo retained its original colors well. On closer examination of our subject's face, we noticed slight pixelation and blurry edges in the shadow areas of the skin. The other two didn't. The P20 Pro's flash has the lowest intensity of the three, but not by much .Red-eye is still an issue with all three phones when shooting faces with the flash on.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
,
Samsung Galaxy S9+
OnePlus 6 vs. Huawei P20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S9+: Zoom
The OnePlus 6 doesn't have a second camera with a telephoto lens, but the company still placed a "2x" button in the viewfinder of the camera app. Tapping it gives you a magnified view , but it is a digital zoom. Naturally our subject appears soft and the level of detail is less. The Huawei P20 Pro has 3x optical zoom, giving you a much sharper frame of your subject , but again, Huawei's post-processing may be a little too aggressive. The Galaxy S9+ offers 2x optical zoom and performs best in good light.
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When zooming in on distant objects, the photo captured by the OnePlus 6 looked a little artificial and had very little detail, compared to photos taken with the other two. The P20 Pro allowed us to see closer with 3x zoom, as well as much better detail. The Galaxy S9+ also managed to capture really good detail.
We also tested how the phones handled quality at their maximum zoom levels. The OnePlus 6 achieves 8x digital zoom, but the backlit panel and building windows in our test shot were too blurry to make the shot of useful view. The Galaxy S9+ did a bit better with detail, but failed to get the correct exposure at its maximum 10x digital zoom. The P20 Pro had the smoothest result of the three, even with a 10x digital zoom, which is very impressive.
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OnePlus 6 vs. Huawei P20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S9+: Overview
The OnePlus 6 does a decent job of stitching together panoramic shots, but that can only be done when you're holding the phone vertically and panning left to right, which is an odd restriction to have. Detail is very good and are on par with what the other two phones offer. The P20 Pro distorted some aspects of the perspective a bit.
OnePlus 6 vs. Huawei P20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S9+: portrait mode
Portrait mode on the OnePlus 6 works decently well. The phone was able to detect edges around our subject (with some very minor anomalies). Details such as the subject's face were a bit too soft for our liking, but some could prefer that kind of look. The P20 Pro created a great background blur effect and overall a much more vivid image with much better detail on our subject's face. Some might argue that the The depth effect is a little too heavy and our subject looks almost Photoshopped into the scene. The Galaxy S9+ uses its telephoto lens to shoot portraits, so you get a tighter field of view from the same distance. the details are excellent.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
,
Samsung Galaxy S9+
In low light, the OnePlus 6 handled colors very well, although shadow areas looked slightly pixelated due to the high ISO and the noise reduction process. This also caused the edges to burrow around some parts of the object that were supposed to be in sharp focus. The P20 Pro had the best level of detail and the edges were very well defined. The Galaxy S9+ suffered the most here, as its telephoto sensor is notorious for poor low-end performance. light.
Low-light portrait samples:
OnePlus 6
,
Huawei P20 Pro
,
Samsung Galaxy S9+
When shooting man-made objects, the OnePlus 6 had a better success rate with edge detection. Colors were soothing and well-balanced. The P20 Pro again nailed edge detection and also delivered much better detail in the coffee beans compared to the other two. The Galaxy S9+ again failed, although it did blur the good parts of the subject.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S9+
OnePlus 6 vs. Huawei P20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S9+: selfies
The OnePlus 6's front camera manages to capture colors quite accurately but we noticed that selfies had a bit of graininess even in natural light. The P20 Pro captured much softer images, which unfortunately didn't The Galaxy S9+ had the best balance of skin tones and detail in our outdoor selfie test. The OnePlus 6 lacks a portrait mode for the selfie camera at launch, but it is promised to a future software update. The others already offer this feature.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
,
Samsung Galaxy S9+
In low light, we found that the OnePlus 6 handled skin tones much better than the other two. The screen flash was strong enough, and the white balance in our shots wasn't negatively affected. The P20 Pro captured some very washed out photos without flash, and with it the white balance was optimized which looks very unnatural. Galaxy S9+ samples had a slightly reddish tint to it without flash. more evenly lit with the least noise, but at the cost of some detail.
Tap to see a sample of the OnePlus 6 camera in full size.
Other full size samples:
Huawei P20 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S9+
OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: 4K and slow motion video
The OnePlus 6 supports optical and electronic image stabilization on its main camera, which is very useful when shooting 4K at 30fps. Even upon waking up, the phone did very well to counter small shakes. White balance was also handled quite well, especially as we tested all three phones on a very hot, sunny afternoon. Compared to the Galaxy S9+, the quality and level of Detail were almost on par. The Huawei P20 Pro also captured good detail, but the lack of stabilization is quite disappointing. Colors in our test shots were also way too warm, making videos look oversaturated.
The OnePlus 6 supports 4K 60fps video recording which is superb. Even in low light there was no visible noise. The Galaxy S9+ also has this option and works just as well. Huawei does not support this higher frame rate shooting mode, so you are limited to 30 frames per second. There is also a time restriction when recording in 4K resolution on all phones. All three have a time limit of 10 minutes, per clip, when shooting at 4K 30fps. The OnePlus 6 and Samsung Galaxy S9+ have a 4K shooting limit at 60fps, a mode which the P20 Pro does not support.
The OnePlus 6 can also shoot 480p to 720p slow-motion video. There's a lot of interlacing visible here, but at least you're not limited to short bursts. Samsung's 960fps video capture mode is the most versatile of the three, although the quality is limited to 720p. The P20 Pro also supports slow motion at 960 fps, but it's incredibly difficult to capture the right moment because this process isn't automated like Samsung's. Slow motion captured by the P20 also ended up looking a bit fake; almost like stop-motion animation.
Verdict
The OnePlus 6's new main rear camera is quite capable, and in some situations we found it to be close to or even equal to the quality of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Huawei P20 Pro. This is a commendable achievement. , given its lower price. If we were to be strict, then yes, the OnePlus 6 fails to capture detail as well as the Galaxy S9+, or the dynamic range of the P20 Pro, but some of those shortcomings do are not really break-ups. We don't think the average user would notice much difference in most ordinary shooting scenarios. The biggest downside of the OnePlus 6 was the intermittent focus lock issue that we had when we were trying to take macro photos. In our tests, it cost us to be able to capture a few fleeting moments.
Low-light landscapes tend to get quite noisy with the OnePlus 6, as it tends to boost the ISO level hugely, blurring detail. The second 20-megapixel sensor seems to be used rarely (if at all), aside from capturing depth information for the phone's Portrait mode OnePlus talked about the main sensor's larger sensor and improved low-light capabilities over the OnePlus 5T, which makes us wonder if it was even needed to have a second sensor that high resolution. Finally, 4K video performance is very good, and the fact that this phone supports 4K 60fps like more expensive flagships is a big bonus.
For a phone with a starting price of just Rs.34,999, it can be said that the OnePlus 6 offers very good value for money. This phone is a good choice if you are looking for camera quality close to that of the other flagship phones, without the added cost.
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