Evaluation of Glory Magic4 to Reality Edition: "Fool Camera" in Image Flagship

But for most people, recording life should not be that complicated. I think the easiest way to take photos that I like is the initial happiness of photography. So I picked up the Glory Magic4 to Ultimate Edition (hereinafter referred to as the Ultimate Edition) and recorded a short weekend.

Just talking about hardware, the image specifications of glory Magic3 to the "true" version were quite luxurious last year, and this generation has still significantly upgraded to the "true" version this year, which is very rare in the context of "ups and downs" in mobile phone configuration in the first half of the year.

Glory Magic4 to Zhen version rear four-shot outsole combination, namely, 50-megapixel main camera, 64-megapixel super wide-angle camera, 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, 50-megapixel spectrum enhancement camera, and equipped with dTOF laser focusing system to improve focusing speed and depth of field effect.

From the perspective of lens types, the combination of ultra-wide+main shot +3.5 times periscope telephoto is very balanced. Spectral cameras are used to enhance the picture effect, and each camera has a bright configuration, which constitutes an excellent full-focus photography experience. In order to facilitate your understanding, I mainly analyze the parameters and image quality of each lens.

50 megapixel super-large bottom main camera

The 50 megapixel GNH CMOS, 11.12 inch, is very close to the camera's1inch outsole. Main photography with outsole has two main advantages, one is that it can bring natural optical blur effect, and the other is that it has a larger amount of light, which will be obviously reflected in the night scene.

The above set of proofs were taken at close range, and the overall impression was quite good. The image style is still true, but the color of the picture is much more transparent than the previous glory model, and the picture is more expressive. This direction is right, truth does not mean dullness, but should be more colorful.

It is worth noting that the background or foreground of the picture is naturally blurred due to close-up shooting. For example, this yellow flower takes it as the core of the picture, and the details on the stamens and petals are clearly displayed. Even if it is partially enlarged, it can still maintain a high definition. At the same time, the blur effect of the background image is natural, which highlights the main body well, and the layering and three-dimensional sense of the whole photo are strengthened a lot.

Taking a close-up shot from another angle can also take this gradually blurred effect, so that the seemingly messy picture can still find the subject of shooting. I have to say that this effect of shallowing the depth of field with the distance is addictive.

In addition to the more extreme optical blur effect, the outsole also brings excellent night scene performance to the extreme version. Note that, unlike the Pro version, the main camera of Zhizhen version adopts a customized 8P optical lens, which supports OIS optical anti-shake and super anti-glare coating. On the one hand, it improves the picture definition, on the other hand, it improves the sample yield and suppresses glare. In this respect, the perfect version is much better than Pro.

In the night scene, the biggest feature of the ultimate version of imaging is cleanliness. There is basically no noise in the main proofs, such as the night sky part in the proofs. The picture is quite pure, with no visible noise and annoying color blocks, and the impression is excellent. Thanks to the support of OIS optical image stabilization, the filming rate at night is very high, and it can basically be taken at one time.

The suppression of highlights in the implementation version is also in place. For example, this street scene taken at 8 pm is very suitable for suppressing the lights in the picture, and there is no obvious overexposure. The picture is pure and there is basically no noise. Relying on the advantages of the outsole, even the dim buildings in the background are reflected in the proofs.

Most importantly, glory's adjustment to this outsole main shot is not to blindly improve the exposure, but it can be seen that it intends to retain the basic atmosphere at night. This is very important, because making bright night scenes is technology, and making the difference between light and shade is art.

Because the ultimate version is equipped with a outsole main camera, you can still take pictures in some extreme scenes.

This sample was shot in a basically dull scene, and the picture was basically dark, but the final film after shooting can actually shoot a picture. Although the color cast seems to enhance the exposure, the clarity is unexpectedly good. This is also HONOR's "traditional artistic ability". A few years ago, the glory V30 and the glory 30 series can achieve similar effects, and they can also shoot pictures in extremely dark environments, but the effect at that time was not as good as today.

In some basic daily scenes, such as outdoor with sufficient light, a 50-megapixel main camera can have a stable and excellent effect.

126 super wide angle+double freeform surface

This is probably the most luxurious super wide-angle lens at present. Zhen Zhen's ultra-wide-angle camera is 64 million pixels, and it is also the only camera with double freeform lens glass, which can suppress the edge distortion caused by 126 large field of vision as much as possible.

Judging from the proofs, there is no obvious distortion at the edge of the ultra-wide-angle proofs. Even if you shoot against the light, you can show the picture well, and there is no obvious purple edge and overexposure.

Compared with the super wide angle of 122 of the glory Magic4 Pro, the 126 version of Zhizhen has little difference in numbers, but the difference is obvious in the actual proofs.

It is worth noting that the Zheng Zhi version has made a very special adjustment on the super wide-angle zoom multiple-leaving two zoom gears. The default super wide-angle zoom is 0.6 times, and the focal length is15 mm. If you continue to pull down, it can be as low as 0.4 times, and the focal length reaches the maximum11mm.

0.6 times

0.4 times

In the same scene, these two pictures were shot with a zoom of 0.6 times and 0.4 times respectively, and the latter obviously contained more picture information. As for glory, why do you want to do two separate focal lengths for super wide-angle shooting? I think it's still because of this 126 super wide-angle camera, although the angle is very large, it also means that some unnecessary pictures may be captured during shooting, which will affect the final photo impression.

In contrast, a relatively small framing range of 0.6 times will be more friendly and better controlled. The ultra-wide angle of 126 is more suitable for shooting large-scale scenes such as mountains, rivers and urban fringe lines.

0.6 times

0.4 times

Of course, this super wide-angle camera also has room for optimization. In some solid color scenes, such as blue sky, the color styles of 0.4 times and 0.6 times shot by the same camera are completely different. The reason why this happens is that 0.6 times has entered the range of fusion photography, and the main camera participates in ultra-wide-angle imaging, while 0.4 times is imaged by ultra-wide-angle camera alone. This is probably the reason why Glory regards 0.6 times as the default multiple of super wide angle.

If the software and hardware allow, it is suggested that Glory appropriately expand the coverage of fusion photography and improve the ultra-wide angle performance by 0.4 times, then the whole ultra-wide angle shooting experience can be further improved.

64 million pixel telephoto

When shooting the real version of the sample, the highest utilization rate is not the main camera, but the 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. Because it supports 3.5 times optical zoom and 100 times digital zoom, it is quite useful for shooting close objects or distant views, even if it is used as the main camera.

This photo was taken at 3.5 times. At that time, I was about the same distance from the subject, and the distance was very close. But if you want to take a similar composition with the main camera, you still need to lean forward with your mobile phone in your hand, which is inconvenient. 3.5 times telephoto has no such trouble, and the picture quality, color and resolution are not inferior to the main shot.

3.5 times

Shooting some nearby objects, such as the branches of roadside trees, can often produce unexpected results. Taking the above proofs as an example, the impression is quite excellent, showing a gradually blurred effect. From near to far, gradually strengthen the ambiguity. Although the effect is not as good as the outsole, it is enough to enhance the picture effect. Veins on the surface of leaves are also clearly displayed, and the high definition can be seen.

7X

The same scene, magnified 7 times, the effect will be more obvious.

This camera also performs well in rooms with relatively complicated lighting. The above 3.5 times proofs were taken indoors with certain backlight, but neither photo was overexposed, which affected the picture. The proofs are clear, especially the first one, and the texture on the background wall is clearly visible.

In terms of night view, the telephoto of Zhizhen version solves the problem of gloomy picture, and the impression is much more transparent than that of the previous generation. Although there is slight overexposure, it has little effect, there is basically no obvious noise in the night sky, and the picture is highly pure.

After talking about advantages, let's talk about disadvantages. It's a pity that the telephoto lens can't be enabled in Zhizhen version indoors or in the case of insufficient light, and the main camera is selected for digital zoom, which leads to insufficient picture clarity and purity. It is suggested to improve this problem in the subsequent firmware, otherwise it will affect the display of this telephoto intensity.

Design and image are two cores that are different from ordinary edition.

In addition to the three main cameras, the Zheng Zhi version is also equipped with a spectrum enhancement camera and a dTOF laser focusing system. The functions of the two cameras are integrated into every focus of the Zheng Zhi version. The former enhances color transparency and achieves similar defogging effect, while the latter improves focusing speed and depth of field effect, which is one of the reasons for the high film formation rate of Zheng Zhi version.

Top: Barrier-free periscope camera bottom: Cover the periscope camera.

Zheng Zhi Edition also supports fusion photography technology, the most direct benefit of which is to improve the imaging effect of non-dominant focal segments or multiples. For example, this set of 2.8 times zoom proofs, after blocking the periscope telephoto camera, can see that the text clarity and picture purity on the light box have decreased significantly. This is a very practical function for users who are used to stretching the viewfinder with two fingers to zoom.

However, when shooting the main lens and telephoto lens, the color of the picture is sometimes not accurate enough, and the imaging is easy to turn yellow, making the sunny day cloudy. Secondly, the automatic white balance is too hard, and the warm scene is made into cold tones, which affects the atmosphere of the whole picture.

Generally speaking, this Zheng Zhi version of the full focal length+fusion photographic imaging system is more competitive this year. Even if all the major cameras are taken out, both the configuration specifications and the final imaging are among the best. Although it is exaggerated to call it the so-called "king of video cameras", it is indeed a flagship mobile phone with video as its core.

The most important thing is that it is simple to use without complicated system logic. Look at the camera interface and you will know how to use it.

Compared with the other two models of the Glory Magic4 series, one of the major features of the flagship version is the design.

It is improved on the basis of the glory of Magic3 to the earthquake version, and the line texture is finer, from the original extensive wide lines to multiple parallel fine textures. Although the camera module has a bulge, Glory made a slope transition at the joint between the ceramic backboard and the module, and this slope ran through the whole fuselage. Complex fuselage line design naturally brings a richer visual experience.

After the Zhizhen version uses the ceramic back cover, the fuselage is harder, feels warmer, and is white, even if it is stained with fingerprints, it is difficult to detect.

As for the price, the weight of the version has reached 242g, which is close to half a catty. Due to the upgrade of hardware such as camera, it is 5g heavier than the previous generation. Fortunately, the balance of this phone is not bad, and it is solid in your hand, but you won't feel top-heavy if you don't drop it.

The camera module of Zhen Zhen version continues to be centered, and the square periscope camera is placed in the center of the module, surrounded by circular openings, just like the arrangement of cameras at sunrise and sunset, which coincides with the full-focus and full-time imaging capability of Zhen Zhen version. The gasket on the edge of the lens module is made of stronger metal, and the color tone echoes the middle frame of the mobile phone.

The front of Zhizhen Edition is a rare second curved surface screen on the market at present. Now even the flagship mobile phone, it is difficult to have an impressive design on the front of the mobile phone. In order to better show the recognition, most of the energy is focused on the back design. Glory is also willing to use expensive and bold quadric on its top flagship, so that the advantages and disadvantages complement each other.

The parameters of this screen are the same as those of Glory Magic4 Pro, which are 6.8 1 inch. The resolution is 2848x 13 12, 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and supports 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and LTPO. The difference is that the nano-microcrystalline glass used on the surface of the shock plate is similar to the super microcrystalline glass panel used in iPhone 13 series, and its fall resistance is five times that of conventional glass materials.

The Extreme Edition has two colors: ceramic black and ceramic white. Black is rough and white is delicate. If I were you, I would choose white, which is not only better than face value, but also difficult to detect even if it is contaminated with fingerprints, and will not affect the texture of the whole machine.

Write at the end:

According to the idea of general evaluation articles, all aspects of a mobile phone are expounded step by step in the order of appearance, image, performance and battery life. However, the biggest difference between the version and glory of Magic4 Pro is the image and appearance. The other configurations of the two are basically the same, so the actual experience of similar performance and battery life is not much different. Therefore, this paper aims to introduce the special features of Magic 4 Pro in image and appearance.

As for the performance of Glory Magic4 Pro, refer to a detailed evaluation published before, which can be viewed on the home page.

In my opinion, Zheng Zhi's photo experience is the best in the whole series, with super high film output rate, natural colors, balanced focal length and lens collocation. Although there are still some bugs in the software, the defects have not been covered up, which does not affect the excellence of Zheng Zhi Edition as a flagship product. As can be seen from the above proofs, even a person with poor skills can take some photos with it, and it is also worth talking about if the filter is adjusted or added appropriately later.

Therefore, the glory Magic4 seismic version is more like a "fool camera" without complicated use logic and functions. You'll know how to use it when you get used to it. It is a photo suitable for sharing, unique but not out of line. The design gives consideration to beauty and recognition, and the essence is still a product of "quantity increases but price does not increase".

If you value images, I really suggest giving priority to this phone, which is much more hardcore than Pro. When you press the shutter, you can feel the happiness when I take pictures.