Realme is bringing the periscope camera to the mid-range market for the first time and with the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G.
After Apple announced the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro product line in 2023, the term “Periscope camera” has become a hot topic to talk about again. But did you know that Periscope cameras are not a new concept at all. In 2019, the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone surprised us with a 50x zoom camera, while Samsung made waves with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which came with the Space Zoom feature 100 times ago.
We may wonder why the periscope camera feature is only available on flagship smartphones? Today we'll dive into the reasons why binoculars are so expensive. Including how this technology works
The Periscope Camera takes its name from the equipment of naval ships and submarines. It is a special telephoto zoom camera that uses a lens and mirror structure similar to marine cameras. For a longer focal length compared to regular telephoto zoom lenses, Periscope lenses will have better zoom capabilities without increasing the thickness of the smartphone. That's why the latest Samsung S24 Ultra offers up to 10x optical zoom, and this feature allows us to capture distant objects without losing image quality. Helps get a clearer picture. while
Zooming in from the lens also provides a natural depth of field. Focus on the subject to make it more like professional DSLR photos.
If compared clearly a 2MP macro lens costs about $1. While telephoto zoom lenses cost $80, they also had to be designed with a greater distance between the sensor and lens elements. This facilitates the movement of the vertical part and creates an optical zoom range.
Designing endoscopes in smartphones is difficult, so high cost and technical complexity represent major obstacles for smartphone manufacturers to implement endoscopes in their devices. It makes the periscope camera still a special feature that is only available on high-end flagship models, such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max (12MP 5X Periscope Lens), Vivo 5X Megapixel Endoscope Lens etc.
But this limitation is about to disappear! With the launch of the “realme 12 Pro+ 5G”, official information indicates that the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G will come with a close-up telephoto lens. This is considered the first and only model in this price group. It comes with a 64MP resolution using a 1/2-inch OV64B sensor with 3x optical zoom, 6x internal sensor zoom and up to 120x digital zoom! These are comparable specifications to market-leading brands like the iPhone 15 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
While mid-budget smartphones struggle to pack more camera pixels, Realme dares to go in a new and different direction, with the 'realme 12 Pro+ 5G' ready to elevate your unbeatable photography experience. Accessing key features like binocular zoom and other things has become easier on the wallet for general consumers than before.
Watch the launch event “realme 12 Pro+ 5G” together soon!
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