In the video published on June 20, Versus compared 8 flagship phones side by side using the Nikon P1000 as a point of reference. The zoom test started off with 100× zoom photos of the Victory Statue in Berlin, then progressed to a miniature man, headshot of a man, different signs, and moon shots. To wrap it up, Versus did a 10× zoom video of the Victory Statue.
Here is how the phones ranked in the end:
- 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)
The huge gap in points passes a message which was evident throughout the video — Vivo X200 Ultra was head and shoulders above the competition. It managed to capture readable signs from distances the rest could only dream of.
The Vivo X200 Ultra’s zoom capability is powered by a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3.7x optical zoom, featuring Samsung’s ISOCELL HP9 sensor at its core. Despite its loss, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (curr. $1,219.99 on Amazon) is still a great all-rounder in smartphone performance.
Chibuike Okpara - Tech Writer
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I have always been fascinated by technology and digital devices my entire life and even got addicted to it. I have always marveled at the intricacy of even the simplest digital devices and systems around us. I have been writing and publishing articles online for about 6 years now, just about a year ago, I found myself lost in the marvel of smartphones and laptops we have in our hands every day. I developed a passion for learning about new devices and technologies that come with them and at some point, I asked myself, "Why not get into writing tech articles?" It is useless to say I followed up the idea — it is evident. I am an open-minded individual who derives an infinite amount of joy from researching and discovering new information, I believe there is so much to learn and such a short life to live, so I put my time to good use — learning new things. I am a 'bookworm' of the internet and digital devices. When I am not writing, you will find me on my devices still, I do explore and admire the beauty of nature and creatures. I am a fast learner and quickly adapt to changes, always looking forward to new adventures.