Vivo’s first Pro Max phone proves its Ultra is still in a league of its own
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When I declared this spring that Vivo's X300 Ultra had the best cameras in any phone, two things made it stand out in my mind: its excellent main camera with a narrow 35mm focal length and what remains the most capable ultrawide in any phone worldwide. You won't find either in the new X500 Pro [R
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A dimly lit photography studio filled with professional photography gear, including tripods and light stands, where a photographer is testing a new Vivo X500 Pro phone, seemingly out of place among high-end cameras.
Caption: Vivo's Pro Max: Now you can take worse photos with better phones.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
While the new Vivo X500 Pro offers impressive upgrades, it's concerning that it doesn't retain the groundbreaking ultrawide camera that set the X300 Ultra apart. This omission raises questions about the company's commitment to innovation and the potential compromises consumers may face in newer models.
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Panel 1
(a) What the subject is: Vivo is a smartphone company known for its high-quality camera phones, especially the Ultra model. The Ultra model has been praised for its superior camera features, particularly the narrow 35mm focal length and ultrawide capabilities. (b) The real irony or absurdity: Despite the hype around Vivo's new Pro Max phone, it fails to match the camera capabilities of its older Ultra model, which means the Ultra is still the top choice for photo enthusiasts. (c) The single funniest observation: The new Pro Max phone is trying to be the best, but it’s falling short and even the Ultra model (which is older) is laughing at it. ---
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*Setting: A dimly lit, cluttered home office with a desk covered in various gadgets, including the Vivo X500 Pro phone and a Vivo X300 Ultra phone next to each other. A man, John, sits at the desk looking puzzled at the two phones.* John (muttering to himself)
John: I thought the Pro Max was supposed to be the best...
Panel 3
*Setting: The same home office, but now John is holding the Vivo X300 Ultra phone with a thoughtful expression, while the Pro Max sits on the desk, looking slightly forlorn.*
John: But the Ultra... it’s like an old pro. (chuckles) Camera quality that just doesn’t age.
Panel 4
*Setting: The same home office, but now John is holding the Pro Max phone with a bemused and slightly embarrassed look, while the Ultra phone sits proudly on the desk, as if mocking the Pro Max.*
John: Maybe I should just stick with what works. (smirks) The Ultra seems to think it still has the last laugh.
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