As Nubia's current flagship product, the Nubia Z60 Ultra recently welcomed a brand new Photographer Edition, and we were among the first to get our hands on this new product. Now, let me take you through a comprehensive review of the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition.
Paying Tribute to Classic Camera Design
In terms of design, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition's exterior is filled with tributes to classic cameras and the integration of modern technology, showcasing a unique blend of aesthetics and practicality.
Specifically, the rear shell of the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition adopts design elements reminiscent of vintage classic cameras, particularly with its dynamically segmented camera module featuring sharp lines and angles.
Drawing inspiration from classic cameras, this design incorporates a 28-degree dynamic angle, not only inspiring photographers to capture decisive moments but also embodying the authentic vintage camera feel.
In the upper right corner of the imaging module, continuing the classic camera design, the red ring design pays tribute to professional photography with the Neovision emblem, showcasing the professionalism of mobile photography.
It's worth mentioning that the rear lens of the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition adopts "lake light microwave" micro-etched glass, paired with silver brushed texture, not only aesthetically pleasing but also exuding a sense of sophistication.
The rear shell adopts unique leather-patterned glass, cleverly combining leather texture with glass material through double three-dimensional etching process, providing a comfortable hand feel similar to calfskin. The high-gloss glass logo is embedded in the leather texture, adding texture.
Facing the front of the device, the Nubia Z60 Ultra features a large 6.8-inch AMOLED flexible display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 1200Hz, providing a resolution of 2480 x 1116 for crisp and clear visuals.
Particularly noteworthy is its fifth-generation under-display camera technology, which is highly matured. The screen area where the front camera is located utilizes independent pixel driving technology, making the under-display camera almost imperceptible, delivering a complete true full-screen experience for users.
Additionally, for an enhanced user experience, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition is equipped with ergonomically customized sliding keys, positioned for improved comfort and tactile feedback. Users can define the sliding key to perform five different functions according to personal preferences: camera, mute, recording, flashlight, and gaming space, enabling one-touch quick access.
Overall, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition boasts a design that seamlessly blends retro and modern aesthetics, not only visually but also in terms of ergonomics and practicality. It transcends being merely a high-performance communication device to become an artifact that inspires users' passion for photography and aesthetic appreciation.
Comprehensive and professional photographic experience As it's dubbed the Photographer's Edition, it naturally comes with some hardcore configurations in its imaging system. Firstly, the design featuring three main cameras reflects the Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition's relentless pursuit of image quality.
The 18mm astrophotography main camera boasts a 50-megapixel sensor and a large 1/1.55-inch sensor, coupled with OIS optical image stabilization and an f/1.8 large aperture, along with a 7P non-spherical lens. This ensures clear astrophotography even in low-light conditions.
The choice of this focal length is based on industry insights; the 13mm wide-angle lens has significant edge distortion, leading to low popularity among the masses, while the 24mm perspective has limitations. Nubia introduced the 18mm lens based on this insight, which provides excellent imaging effects in architecture, landscapes, street photography, and other scenes. Simultaneously, the f/1.8 large aperture brings better depth of field blur effects and excellent low-light and astrophotography capabilities.
The 35mm documentary main camera and the 85mm portrait lens also feature high resolutions of 50 megapixels and 64 megapixels, respectively, along with OIS stabilization. They cater to wide-angle and telephoto shooting needs, delivering outstanding imaging results.
We also captured several sample shots using the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition.
Based on the sample images, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition delivers impressive color performance in various lighting conditions, be it indoors, outdoors, or low light environments. Its wide dynamic range ensures that both highlights and shadow details are well preserved, avoiding overexposure or underexposure situations.
Furthermore, thanks to its precise exposure control mechanism, the device maintains moderate brightness levels with rich details, effectively capturing and reproducing intricate textures.
In addition to regular shooting capabilities, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition is dedicated to enhancing users' street photography experiences, thus introducing a dedicated street photography mode. Users can simply slide the quick switch on the right side of the device to quickly activate this mode and personalize the background blur effect as desired.
Additionally, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition incorporates a range of creative and professional imaging features, such as the ultra-wide-angle Milky Way night scene mode, starry sky portrait mode, starry sky color adjustment, and intelligent star-finding function, greatly enriching the photography experience with innovative shooting options.
Moreover, the device is equipped with various innovative photography modes, such as the 65:24 ultra-wide movie ratio shooting, video recording up to 120 frames per second in 4K resolution, pre-recording function, high-speed lightning capture technology, outstanding super night scene video mode, and advanced super stabilization video function.
Such comprehensive configuration not only meets the artistic creation and technical requirements of professional photographers but also allows ordinary users to conveniently capture and record those vivid and precious moments in life.
The color style selection, all-scenario filter factory, and intelligent filter recommendation features of Nubia phones provide users with a wealth of personalized shooting options. The application of Nubia's super-resolution algorithm ensures the clarity of long-range shooting.
In terms of video shooting, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition also performs excellently, with its motion scene stabilization function effectively reducing shaking during filming, ensuring video stability.
The ability to record videos at up to 120 frames per second in 4K resolution makes the video footage smoother and more detailed, meeting users' high standards for both daily life recording and professional creation.
Performance Pioneer in Imaging Flagships
The Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition also excels in performance, featuring a combination of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 and efficient memory with UFS4.0 and LPDDR5X, providing a smooth user experience for daily tasks and demanding games. According to the Antutu benchmark test, the phone scored as high as 2.19 million, demonstrating its outstanding performance.
Additionally, it is equipped with IP68-level dust and water resistance, as well as advanced X-axis linear motors and AI frame perception technology, bringing users an immersive gaming experience.
In terms of battery configuration, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition refuses to fall behind, boasting a large 6000mAh battery and supporting 80W fast charging. It's compatible with various fast charging protocols such as QC4+ and PD, showcasing its high-end specifications.
To test the endurance of the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition, I conducted a 5-hour heavy usage test. Throughout the test, the phone was connected to Wi-Fi, with Bluetooth and GPS services turned off. The screen brightness and volume were both adjusted to 50%.
Starting with a full charge of 100%, after 5 hours of continuous usage, the remaining battery level was 63%. This performance ranks among the top performers in phones tested.
Of particular note is that during a one-hour high frame rate gaming session of "Honor of Kings," only 9% of the battery was consumed. For users who enjoy gaming, this means they can enjoy a longer gaming experience.
Overall, the battery life of the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition is very balanced, capable of meeting the demands of normal usage throughout the day.
The Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition impresses with its 80W fast charging technology, showcasing excellent performance in a 30-minute charging test.
What's noteworthy is its charging separation technology, allowing users to adjust settings so that the charger only powers the phone during charging without simultaneously charging the battery, effectively reducing heat generation when using the phone while charging.
Nubia also thoughtfully offers an option for the phone to resume charging after being locked for more than 5 minutes, which is highly practical for users who frequently engage in gaming sessions.
Overall, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition stands out in the market as a flagship smartphone with its massive 6000mAh battery and 80W fast charging capability. This not only ensures excellent battery life but also guarantees quick recharge times, meeting consumers' high expectations for smartphone endurance.
In summary, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition distinguishes itself in the market with its comprehensive performance and profound understanding of imaging. Whether it's users seeking the ultimate photography experience or those with high performance demands, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition caters to their needs.
In a heavily saturated smartphone market, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer's Edition stands out as a recommended flagship product, thanks to its unique design and outstanding performance.
