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Miss OnePlus’s Xpan mode? This Ultra phone basically has Xpan for video.

Posted on March 18, 2026 by faz_business

vivo X300 Ultra with 400mm telephoto extender

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TL;DR

Vivo has revealed that the upcoming X300 Ultra will offer an option akin to Xpan video capture.
This so-called Film Style uses a 2.4:1 aspect ratio with film grain.
The company previously confirmed that the X300 Ultra will also gain support for the APV codec and 4K/120fps Log video.

The vivo X300 Ultra is shaping up to be one of the most impressive camera phones of 2026, and that’s in large part due to its video capabilities. Vivo isn’t stopping here, as it’s now revealed a couple more notable video-related features.

Company executive Han Boxiao noted on Weibo that the vivo X300 Ultra will ship with two new video styles. The first is dubbed Film Style and offers a wide, 2.4:1 aspect ratio that’s broadly comparable to the Xpan photo mode (2.7:1) on recent OPPO and OnePlus phones. Film Style runs at 24fps, while vivo adds that it includes halos and graininess associated with film. Check out the sample clip below, which was filmed in 4K with the ultrawide camera.

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This isn’t the only new video style on offer, as the company has also revealed a Film Look option. This uses a standard 16:9 aspect ratio paired with 60fps, while emphasizing “cinematic” cyan and orange hues. These colors are supposedly meant to evoke cinema. You can view the sample below.

It’s worth noting that vivo phones already offer a few movie styles. In addition to the default Vivid style, recent phones also offer options like Cold White, Classic Negative, Positive Film, and Clear Blue. With the exception of Vivid, all these styles top out at 1080p/30fps, though. So the fact that Film Style supports 4K capture is noteworthy, although it’s theoretically possible that these two new video options are separate from the current movie styles.

These latest features join a host of previously announced X300 Ultra video options. The company previously confirmed that the phone will support the APV codec, 4K/120fps video via all three rear cameras, 4K/120fps Log video capture, subject-tracking at 4K/60fps, improved audio capture, and a new pro video mode.

Vivo also revealed today that the X300 Ultra will ship with some major enhancements to its photo profiles. It’s adding two new camera styles (Chasing Light and Rich) while also bringing custom styles. The latter will let you tweak up to 12 parameters, including tone, sharpness, shadow, grain, soft light, halo, and color temperature. The manufacturer will also pull a Nothing and let you share these custom styles, with vivo saying they can be shared via social media. An accompanying sample image suggests that the recipe is shared as a QR code in watermarks.

As for camera hardware, the X300 Ultra packs a 200MP LYT-901 main camera (35mm), a 200MP 85mm main camera, and a 50MP ultrawide camera (LYT-818). And between this and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, it’s looking like an exciting time for smartphone cameras.

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Insta360 X5 Review: The Best 360 Camera You Can Buy

Posted on May 10, 2025 by faz_business

Insta360’s X-series 360-degree cameras have long dominated the market. They have great video quality, an easy-to-use interface, and simple editing software, which makes these the most beginner-friendly 360 cameras around. The latest version, the Insta360 X5, continues that tradition while bringing larger sensors with even better-looking video.

The X5 is a worthy upgrade; video quality is better, battery life is improved, and new features like the PureVideo lowlight mode and replaceable lenses make the X5 the most compelling 360 camera on the market.

What’s New

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The big news in the X5, and the reason to consider upgrading even if you already have the X4, are the new twin 1/1.28-inch sensors. They’re a considerable step up from the 1/2-inch sensors in the X4. At the same time, the video specs have not changed much at all, with 8K 30 fps and 5.7K 60 fps at the high end. A larger sensor with the same resolution means more detail in that footage, which is exactly what you get here. This is without a doubt the best-looking footage I’ve seen from a 360 camera.

Keep in mind that the 8K refers to the overall 360-degree shot. When you actually frame that footage in the app, the highest resolution you’ll be able to export is 4K. But the 4K footage you’ll get is markedly better than what the X4 delivers.

The footage coming out of the X5 is great for a 360 camera. Bear in mind, though, that almost any other newer action camera is going to have somewhat better video quality. The appeal of the 360 camera is that it can capture what’s behind you, whereas Insta360’s traditional action cam, the Ace Pro 2 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), cannot. This makes 360 cameras perfect for filming when you don’t know exactly how you want to frame your shot, for example while riding a bike, skiing, skateboarding, and so on. In the past, to get this kind of shoot-everything, frame-later flexibility, you had to give up some video quality. While that’s still true to an extent, with the X5 you’re giving up very little in terms of video quality.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra could skip the under-display camera, and I couldn’t be happier

Posted on April 9, 2025 by faz_business

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority

TL;DR

A leaker has suggested that Samsung won’t adopt an under-display selfie camera in the Galaxy S26 series.
They add that Samsung is struggling to improve the cost and ‘other aspects.’
This comes as the Galaxy maker is expected to adopt the tech in its Galaxy Z Fold 7 later this year.

Samsung has offered an under-display selfie camera on its Galaxy Z Fold devices since 2021’s Galaxy Z Fold 3. This camera is nigh-on invisible to users but offers inferior image quality compared to conventional selfie cameras. We previously heard rumors that this camera could come to a future Galaxy S model, but a new leak suggests otherwise.

Korean tipster Yeux1122 reports that Samsung was scheduled to bring an under-display selfie camera to the next Galaxy S model (presumably the S26 Ultra) but is struggling to improve the cost and “other aspects.” They add that the Galaxy maker is now expected to postpone the adoption of this tech.

It’s worth noting that this tipster doesn’t always source their reports, so you should definitely take this with a huge dose of salt. Nevertheless, this claim follows conflicting rumors from somewhat dubious sources about an under-display selfie camera in the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Why is skipping this camera a good thing?

I definitely wouldn’t bet on Samsung bringing this tech to the Galaxy S series. The Galaxy Z Fold series gets away with an under-display camera because it’s restricted to the foldable screen. A conventional selfie camera is also available on the cover display for higher-quality photos and videos. Samsung also initially marketed the Z Fold line’s under-display camera for its video-calling capabilities rather than for selfie snaps.

Former colleague Ryan Whitwam criticized the under-display camera in his Galaxy Z Fold 6 review, noting that pictures looked very soft. This was the fourth Galaxy phone with this technology, so I don’t have high hopes that things will improve next year. But if Samsung does bring this camera tech to the S26 Ultra, it would almost certainly be a major drop in image quality compared to even cheap Android phones.

The news also comes roughly a month after trusted outlet Galaxy Club reported that Samsung would adopt an improved under-display selfie camera on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. So it certainly doesn’t seem like the company’s upcoming Fold will ditch the technology.

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Acer launches a compact SpatialLabs camera for 3D photos and videos

Posted on May 31, 2024 by faz_business

Acer has unveiled the new SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera specifically for those who want to take 3D photos and videos. Users can not only use it to capture 3D content, but also to livestream in 3D on YouTube and other platforms, as well as to make 3D video calls on Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. The company describes the camera as “compact” and “pocket-sized,” with dimensions measuring 4 x 2.6 x 0.9 inches.

It has a resolution of 8 megapixels per eye and a built-in selfie mirror encased in a weather-proof shell. The more casual users can take advantage of its Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) feature, along with its auto and touch focus capabilities. But experienced photographers can customize their output as much as they want to in manual mode, which will allow them to adjust the camera’s ISO, white balance and shutter speed settings.

The camera’s 3D livestreaming feature will be enabled by version 3.0 of Acer’s SpatialLabs Player, while high-resolution 3D video conferencing will be made possible through the company’s SpatialLabs video call widget. It will, of course, be compatible with Acer’s range of SpatialLabs devices, including laptops with glasses-free 3D screens. But you can view 3D content captured by the device even on other companies’ AR or VR headsets and 3D projectors.

The Acer SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera will be available in the third quarter of the year with prices starting at $549 or €549 in the US and in Europe, respectively.