TECNO and DXOMARK Launch First Fully Automated Smartphone Imaging Lab

TECNO and imaging authority DXOMARK have opened the world’s first fully automated imaging laboratory in Chongqing. It's called the TECNO DXOMARK Joint Imaging Laboratory. This lab is the first to use DXOMARK’s Camera V6 automated testing solutions. It sets a new scientific standard for smartphone imaging. This joint venture's goal is to make camera testing more precise, inclusive, and standardized through full automation.

Fanyi Zhou, Head of TECNO’s Imaging Quality Lab, added, “Being the first fully automated lab with Camera V6 changes the way objective imaging is evaluated. It speeds up innovation and allows us to create experiences that are authentic and relevant for users around the world.”

The lab focuses on three main breakthroughs: fully automated testing, inclusive imaging, and region-specific evaluation. There are Robotic arms that handle tests with micron-level precision. The AI manages environmental simulations, and chart switching is fully automated. This allows the lab to complete full testing workflows without human intervention, from calibration to final report.

The lab also emphasizes inclusivity. It uses 3D head models and calibrated 2D color charts to represent global skin tone diversity. This makes color and texture reproduction accurate across all complexions.

On top of that, the lab can customize tests for specific regions, adjusting exposure for African markets or improving night shot clarity for Southeast Asia. This provides actionable insights for TECNO’s imaging algorithms, helping phones perform better for users everywhere.

TECNO is using the lab to feed its global imaging roadmap. Data from multi-skin-tone testing guides algorithm improvements and helps create adaptable imaging solutions for different markets. With this lab, TECNO aims to make smartphone photography more inclusive, precise, and intelligent. It's another example of the company's commitment to deliver precise and inclusive imaging.