Your next smartphone could literally tell you how to pose for social media
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- HUAWEI’s upcoming Pura 90 series includes an AI Posture Recommendation feature.
- The feature uses AI to analyze the scene and guides photo subjects with viewfinder outlines and brief instructions, making photos more lively.
- Unlike Pixel 10’s Camera Coach, which improves photography skills, HUAWEI’s tool focuses on improving the subject’s pose.
Introduction
The U.S. market misses out on several innovative flagship phones due to the HUAWEI‑US ban. HUAWEI is set to launch the Pura 90 series in China next week, targeting a common photography challenge: teaching people how to pose.
AI Posture Recommendation
As demonstrated on HUAWEI’s Weibo post, the Pura 90 series can analyze the scene in the camera viewfinder and suggest poses for subjects.
- Optional feature – When enabled, an outline appears in the viewfinder along with brief instructions.
- Cross‑camera support – Works with both front‑ and rear‑facing cameras.
- User experience – The video showcases the feature helping users align themselves for a more dynamic shot, mocking the over‑use of the “V” victory sign.
“I often don’t know what to do with my hands, how to sit, stand, or lean. This feature could save me from asking friends for pose advice.”
Comparison with Pixel 10’s Camera Coach
Google’s Pixel 10 offers a similar AI‑driven tool called Camera Coach. It provides on‑device analysis and step‑by‑step shooting suggestions, such as:
- Trying different angles and framing
- Moving closer or switching camera modes
- Asking the subject to look at the camera
- Generating reference images from the scene
Key distinction
- Camera Coach – Helps the photographer improve technique.
- AI Posture Recommendation – Helps the subject pose better, catering to the social‑media‑driven desire to look good in photos.
Outlook
We’ll need to wait for the official launch of the Pura 90 series to evaluate how well the AI Posture Recommendation works in real‑world use. Nonetheless, it represents a promising AI application: assisting users in posing more effectively for their photos.