Honor's AI Super Zoom feature raises questions about image accuracy in smartphone photography

Honor has introduced its AI Super Zoom feature in the Magic 7 Pro smartphone, allowing users to capture images at extreme distances. This cloud-based tool enhances photos by generating details that the camera hardware cannot capture, starting at 30x digital zoom. Testing the feature in Slovenia's Julian Alps revealed that AI Super Zoom often adds elements that aren't present in the original scene, making images less accurate. While the results can be visually striking, they may not represent reality accurately, especially in urban landscapes. Honor acknowledges the limitations of AI Super Zoom, advising against its use in low-light conditions and for capturing people. The feature is optional, reflecting a growing trend in smartphones where the line between enhancing and altering images is increasingly blurred.