dxomark

DxOMark is an independent benchmarking and engineering services company founded in 2008. It uses a scientific testing protocol developed in 2012 to evaluate smartphone cameras. Their comprehensive 'DXOMARK Camera protocol' involves taking around 3000 photos and 150 minutes of video per device in lab conditions that simulate real-life usage. These tests measure performance in areas like exposure, color, autofocus, texture, noise, and artifacts. The results are compiled into an overall score derived from five sub-scores: Photo, Zoom, Bokeh, Preview, and Video.

According to recent DxOMark rankings, the HUAWEI Pura70 Ultra is the current leader with a score of 163 points (as of May 2024). Before that, the HUAWEI Mate 60 Pro+ held the top spot with 157 points (November 2023). Other recent top-ranked devices include the OPPO Find X6 Pro (153 points in April 2023) and the HONOR Magic5 Pro (152 points in February 2023), which also topped DxOMark's display rankings.

No, DxOMark rankings are not the definitive measure of camera quality. As noted in YugaTech articles, 'DXOMARK rankings aren't the end-all and be-all of smartphone camera quality.' The scores provide a standardized, lab-based assessment of specific technical attributes. Real-world performance, personal preference for color science, specific feature sets (like a flip camera on the ASUS Zenfone 7 Pro), and software experience are also critical factors that the overall score may not fully capture.