We put the Oppo Find X5 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.
Primary: 50MP sensor, 80° field of view, f/1.7-aperture lens, OIS, AF
Ultra-wide: 50MP sensor, 110° field of view, f/2.2-aperture lens, AF
Tele 1: 13MP sensor, 45° field of view, f/2.4-aperture lens, AF Photo Exposure 100 111 Honor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (111) Color 106 107 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Best: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (107) Autofocus 95 109 Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders Best: Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (109) Texture 102 111 Xiaomi Mi 11 Best: Xiaomi Mi 11 (111) Noise 78 102 Honor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (102) Artifacts 66 77 Google Pixel 6 Best: Google Pixel 6 (77) Night 61 82 Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ Best: Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ (82) Bokeh 65 80 Huawei P50 Pro Best: Huawei P50 Pro (80) Preview 69 80 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Best: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (80) 77
Samsung Galaxy A50 76 20th 20 Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking 1. Pros Wide dynamic range in bright light and under indoor conditions
Wide dynamic range and good detail on ultra-wide camera Good depth estimation in bokeh mode Effective video stabilization Cons HDR-related artifacts including haloing, ringing and tone compression HDR activation and tone mapping instabilities
Video exposure issues in backlit scenes In our testing, the Oppo Find X5 Pro achieves a mid-table position in the Ultra Premium segment and actually scores one point lower than its predecessor X3 Pro.
Given that the newer device comes with a slightly bigger aperture and therefore a better light collection capability, this is a result we did not necessarily expect.
Differences between the two devices are mainly noticeable in photo mode where the X5 Pro offers improved color rendering and a wider dynamic range but loses out in terms of autofocus performance and texture/noise trade-off.
The X5 Pro is more than capable of delivering nice images in most situations, but compared to many Ultra Premium rivals, it lacks some key features, such as zero shutter lag (for fast focus and capture), a reliable HDR algorithm (for a consistently wide dynamic range) or a dedicated camera for long range tele shots. Overall, smartphone photographers can find better alternatives in the Ultra Premium segment at a similar price point. Oppo Find X5 Pro Camera Scores vs Ultra-Premium This graph compares DXOMARK photo, zoom and video scores between the tested device and references. Average and maximum scores of the price segment are also indicated.
Average and maximum scores for each price segment are computed based on the DXOMARK database of devices tested.
About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s Camera evaluations take place in laboratories and in real-world situations using a wide variety of subjects. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly by measurement software on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests in which a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week.
For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. i About DXOMARK Camera Photo tests For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 2,600 test images both in controlled lab environments and in outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, family, and landscape photography.
The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 1 to 1,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K. In photo mode, the primary camera does well overall while shooting in bright light or under typical indoor conditions.
Images show good exposure and nice colors. A wide dynamic range ensures good detail in both the highlight and shadow regions of the frame.
Textures are rendered well, but some noise can creep in in areas of plain color. The camera starts to struggle in more difficult high-contrast conditions where the HDR algorithm kicks in. Another important drawback of the device, especially when compared to the predecessor Find X3 Pro, is its autofocus, which is often quite slow to react. As a consequence, there is a risk of missing the decisive moment.
In bokeh mode, the camera separates the subject well from the background, but some inaccuracies can be visible. The default focal length of 27mm is not ideal for shooting portraits as you have to get quite close to the subject for a frame-filling shot. Luckily, you can switch to the 2x lens for a longer and more suitable focal length. When shooting at night, the camera is capable of producing nice flash portraits.
However, the level of image detail drops quite dramatically when shooting with the flash deactivated. Dynamic range can also be an issue in night shots, with quite some inconsistency between scenes and highlight and/or shadow clipping as a result. When shooting in high-contrast conditions, it’s important to keep in mind that the Oppo HDR processing is not applied to the preview image, which means the final result can look quite different from what you see on the display during capture. Oppo Find X5 Pro Photo scores vs Ultra-Premium The photo tests analyze image quality attributes such as exposure, color, texture, and noise in various light conditions.
All these attributes have a significant impact on the final quality of the images captured with the tested device and can help to understand the camera’s main strengths and weaknesses.
i Exposure and color are the key attributes for technically good pictures. Other factors evaluated are the contrast and the dynamic range, eg. the ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas of the image.
Repeatability is also important, because it demonstrates the camera’s ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene. Oppo Find X5 Pro: accurate target exposure on face, wide dynamic range, tone compression Oppo Find X3 Pro: accurate target exposure but slightly limited dynamic range Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: lower but still accurate target exposure, slightly limited dynamic range
The Oppo Find X5 Pro delivers accurate target exposure and a wide dynamic range across all light levels and down to low light, giving it an advantage over some of its competitors. Our testers observed some contrast issues, such as tone compression in backlit scenes and dark skin tones can lack contrast, giving them a slightly washed out look. i Exposure and color are the key attributes for technically good pictures. Oppo Find X5 Pro: pleasant white balance, slightly washed out dark skin tones Oppo Find X3 Pro: pleasant white balance and skin tones Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: warm white balance and skin tones
OPPO Find X5 Pro review
The Find X5 Pro represents the first fruits of this co-operation, with this flagship device proudly emblazoned with the Hasselblad logo right beside its Oppo badge. Measuring 164 x 74 mm, its front face is almost entirely covered by the 6.7in AMOLED screen, with just a ‘hole punch’ cut-out for the selfie camera. On the back, a bulge at the top left corner accommodates the main camera system, adding about 3mm extra to the specified 8.5mm thickness.
But the three lenses and the small LED flash are enclosed in a smooth, beautifully sculpted housing that gives a real impression of premium design. The device is disconcertingly prone to sliding off any surface that’s not perfectly flat, and I’d advise fitting the protective case that comes in the box. At the base of the device, you’ll find the SIM tray and the USB-C port, which like on most Android flagships these days, is the sole external connector.
Inside, there’s the latest 8-core Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which boasts an integrated Adreno 730 GPU. Oppo includes a hefty 80W rapid charger and USB-C cable in the box, which is becoming increasingly uncommon. But the flipside is that most use a smaller sensor in the ultra-wide camera, including the OnePlus 10 Pro (which also bears the Hasselblad name). The firm makes grand claims that this is a ‘breakthrough for night videography’, promising wide dynamic range and accurate colours. It also brings the option to use AI-based image processing with still photos, which usually translates to bumping up the saturation a bit. Here, you can select easily between the three lenses by tapping icons overlaid on the display, and there are touch buttons to enable HDR, AI image enhancement, and the 50MP mode.
Switch to Pro mode and you get manual control over shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, focus and white balance. Slightly confusingly, in the Pro mode you switch lenses using a different touch button, at the top or left of the screen. Except in reality, it just ends up shooting a wide, thin crop from the main camera and upsizing it to a blurry mess.
The latter is called Film, and adds more advanced settings such as HDR recording and a Log mode for colour grading in post-processing. If you stare at the images at 100% on a conventional computer monitor with much lower pixel density, they’ll look heavily processed and over-sharpened. For example, it can work brilliantly in adding colour and detail into a bright sky that would normally be over-exposed to pure white.
But experienced photographers won’t be surprised to learn that the most effective close-up images will usually come from longer zoom settings. Low-light images are impressive, with the MariSilicon NPU doing a good job of retaining colour and detail.
The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s panoramic mode gives great results with no ugly stitching errors Portrait mode does a good job of detecting a subject and blurring away backgrounds, and you can adjust the strength of the effect using a virtual aperture slider. In portrait mode, the OPPO Find X5 Pro does a good job of blurring away backgrounds without looking too artificial. Unlike a real large-aperture lens, though, it gets things all wrong with complex and finely detailed subjects like flowers.
The stabilisation does a great job of keeping footage watchable when you’re walking with the camera or simply panning across a scene. But I was most impressed by the low-light performance, and the way the camera is capable of rendering a full range of brightness and colour even under streetlights at night.
In the Find X5 Pro, Oppo has produced a fine Android flagship that looks fabulous, performs well, and takes great pictures and video.
As such, it strikes an enticing middle ground between the highly competent, but plainly styled Google Pixel 6 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which is class-leading in terms of lens range and features, but painfully priced.
Oppo Find X5 Pro – Specifications
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