100x Zoom Showdown: Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro vs. Razr Fold
Flagship smartphones with 100x zoom capabilities are becoming the new standard, but how effectively do they perform in real-world scenarios? ZDNet's expert tested three top-tier models—Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 10 Pro, and Motorola Razr Fold—to evaluate their ultra-long zoom image processing. The results were surprising: market leader Samsung lagged behind competitors, while the foldable Razr Fold delivered impressive performance despite form-factor compromises. Night photography of the Moon and distant objects in theme parks revealed stark differences in clarity, artifact reduction, and post-processing techniques. Google's Pixel 10 Pro stood out with its 'spark' animation signaling image enhancement, while Motorola's Razr Fold quietly optimized shots without user intervention. Samsung's reliance on raw hardware without AI-driven post-processing proved a critical weakness in this category.
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