Video quality

[XDA_RealLifeReview]

Your friends are never going to believe what you did. The only way to prove it to them is with that video you took. Rate this thread to express how videos shot on the Huawei Mate 10 come out. A higher rating indicates that videos are smooth (and not choppy) and that auto-focus works very well, and that the camera adjusts quickly to different lighting conditions while recording.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

 

[cruzargel]

1080p 60fps looks really bad, not sure why.

1080p 30fps looks better, but sometimes there is blurriness.

 

[amonrei]

There's focus hunting in 60fps but if you set to AF-S it's ok. Better to use 30fps for extra stabilization though.

 

[baltobalto]

Unfortunately video is bad if not awful...
Just my opinion after two weeks of testing it.
It's the first time that i am so disappointed from a flagship.

 

[walhabri]

Just received two days back update for my mate 10. Just by luck I recorded a 1080p 60fps video and I noticed that the clarity of video and sharpness has improved dramatically. You can proof this if you record a similar length video at 30fps. The size of 60fps video is double of that for 30pfs meaning that the frame rate has doubled.

 

[GuestD0493]

The best video I've ever shot with a phone, including Pixel 2 and Galaxy S8. That is IF you got a tripod, or stable hand, if you don't then it's bad.

The 4K video I shot using my hands was perfect, looked like a DSLR video or some ****, noise was non existent and the processing was amazing for a smartphone. I filmed a ballet performance, with changing stage lights and fast movement, also it was pretty much pitch black in the concert room except the stage which was lit. My friend used his Pixel 2 to shoot 4K at the same time, and his looks like **** compared, too much noise and it just looks bad.. the Pixel 2 video looks like it came from a smartphone straight up, the Mate 10 4K looks like it came from a $700 mirrorless or something.

I have to say again, this was video shot while SITTING at a ballet performance, in this situation where you don't have to walk around, Mate 10 has the best video out of any phone I've seen. If you have to walk and move around a lot, then a very good stabilizer 4K is the best video phone, S9+ or OnePlus 6 come to mind..

 

[DominatorX1]

Just a quick one.

What do you think about the video settings for Mate 10 Pro. I have the phone almost a year now but right after I bought it in around few weeks I disabled the video stabilization which is EIS and of course it has OIS built in. I mostly shoot 1080p videos do you think it is a good idea to keep the EIS on as well or just to have it with OIS. What I do not like is the image is somewhat blurred and distorted when panning and when not enough light due to the EIS. But still would like to hear your opinion. Thank you!

 

[JastaPein]

You may wanna watch the video link below shot entirely using Mate 10 & Gimbal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwJrKzNz1E&t=3s

 

[JoshuaLintag]

Has the video quality changed at all since EMUI 9? I feel like the 1080 video is crap and unusable at all

 

[revjamescarver]

Since EMUI 9?

Has the video quality changed at all since EMUI 9? I feel like the 1080 video is crap and unusable at all

What do you mean "since" EMUI 9? The mate 10 shipped with EMUI 8 and has for the most part has not even been upgraded to EMUI 9 except for beta versions. As with any major upgrades there will probably be some bugs with EMUI 9 (and probably with the camera) that hopefully will be fixed before the general release of EMUI 9

 

[DominatorX1]

Hello,

Does EMUI9 includes stabilizing in both 1080p and 4K since I no longer see the option to disable or enable it?

Thank you!

What do you mean "since" EMUI 9? The mate 10 shipped with EMUI 8 and has for the most part has not even been upgraded to EMUI 9 except for beta versions. As with any major upgrades there will probably be some bugs with EMUI 9 (and probably with the camera) that hopefully will be fixed before the general release of EMUI 9

If you are not familiar with the upgrade and how to perform it , then you not should type! The official release is already provided and for those who waits for it can upgrade via Firmware Finder as I did fully official build 9.0.0.161

 

[domy_os]

Everything works as before.

720p HD 30 fps > OIS + EIS
1080p FHD 30 fps > OIS + EIS
1080p FHD 60 fps > OIS
4K UHD 30 fps > OIS

 

[DominatorX1]

Thanks! I will continue to shoot in 4K anyway. Best quality as the 1080p looks more of a 720p upscale.

 

[domy_os]

The only problem with 4K is 10 minutes limit but I agree with the quality, it's good even in indoor use.