Glossary · Camera
Ultrawide
The ultrawide camera captures an especially wide field of view. It is well suited for landscapes, buildings, and group photos in tight spaces.
What does Ultrawide mean?
Alongside the main camera, it is the second standard camera on almost all smartphones. In the camera app, it is usually the 0.5× or 0.6× setting.
The wide angle comes at a price: the image is distorted toward the edges, and the sensor is often smaller than on the main camera. In low light, the photos are therefore usually weaker. Many devices also use the ultrawide camera for close-up macro shots.
A general explanation of the term, not from a video. How it plays out on a specific device in everyday use is covered in the reviews below.
