Tecno and DXOMARK Unveil World’s First Automated Smartphone Imaging Lab

Tecno has taken a bold step in smartphone photography by joining forces with DXOMARK to establish the world’s first fully automated imaging laboratory.

The new Tecno DXOMARK Joint Imaging Lab, located in Chongqing, China, brings a groundbreaking level of precision and consistency to camera testing and evaluation.

At the heart of the facility is DXOMARK’s newly introduced Camera V6 protocol, which is designed to set a fresh global standard for camera benchmarking. The lab runs with robotic arms capable of micron-level positioning, automated chart switching, and AI-controlled environmental simulations – all without human intervention. This ensures accuracy, efficiency, and objectivity at levels the industry has never seen before.

What makes this lab especially innovative is its focus on multi-skin-tone testing. Using scientifically calibrated 2D color charts that reflect a full spectrum of global complexions, Tecno and DXOMARK can refine image color science and texture reproduction across different skin tones. This solves one of the biggest challenges in mobile photography: ensuring fair and natural representation of diverse faces.

The system also introduces regional customization, adapting evaluation protocols to local preferences. For instance, in African markets the lab boosts exposure calibration for brighter portraits, while in South-East Asia, the priority shifts to advanced noise reduction for clearer night photography. This flexibility highlights Tecno’s strategy of tailoring imaging algorithms for different audiences worldwide.

According to Tecno, the lab’s data-driven approach will feed directly into its product roadmap. By leveraging multi-skin-tone validation and continuous AI-driven improvements, the brand hopes to deliver highly adaptive imaging solutions that resonate with users in every corner of the globe.