Phone cameras have gotten surprisingly capable over the past few years. And each year, smartphone manufacturers are bringing new innovations that keep pushing the bar higher. If you are looking for a device that can capture great photos regardless of the shooting conditions, and that too without requiring you to lug around a heavy camera, then you’re at the right place. Let’s take a look at some of the best camera phones money can buy.
Google Pixel 3 / 3 XL
Google’s Pixel lineup has been the undefeated king in the camera department and this year is no different. There’s a lot to know about Pixel 3 and 3 XL’s cameras rather than just raw specs. Both of these devices come with a similar camera setup featuring a single 12.2MP rear sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 and support of PDAF and laser autofocus. The front has dual 8MP shooters, one of which is an ultra-wide sensor with an aperture of f/2.2, helpful in taking wide-angle selfies. Google has also loaded its camera with some impressive features such as the Night sight mode which enables you to take pictures even in dim conditions. Then there’s Super Res Zoom mode, which enables you to zoom in on to the subject without losing much details.
Related read: Google Pixel 3 XL review
Apple iPhone XS / XS Max
Apple’s latest devices boast powerful dual rear cameras. The camera specs are similar to last year’s iPhone X with the rear panel sporting dual 12MP cameras with an aperture of f/1.8 and f/2.4, respectively. For selfies, there’s a 7MP camera on the front. These snappers impress in all conditions with improved low-light performance and also make use of phone’s HDR capabilities. Portrait shots are where these iPhones excel, for the shots are crisp and edge detection is perfect. You can also adjust the background blur after taking the shot.
Related read: Apple iPhone XS Max review
Samsung Galaxy Note9
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is probably one of the best devices that have launched this year, and offers powerful snappers as well. The Note 9 comes with a pair of 12MP shooters on the rear. The camera comes with a variable aperture which can open at f/1.5 or f/2.4 depending upon the ambient lighting conditions. Furthermore, the AI-backed cameras detect different scenes and adjust the white balance and colour saturation accordingly. Along with 4k videos, the smartphone can also shoot slow-mo clips at 960fps. The device sports an 8MP selfie shooter.
Related read: Samsung Galaxy Note9 review
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
This was one of the most awaited devices this year, thanks to its triple rear cameras. In terms of specs, the phone features a 40MP f/1.8 RGB camera, a 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor and an 8MP telephoto lens which allows it to capture pictures at 3x zoom (and 5x hybrid zoom). The fascia features a 24MP camera which takes great selfies with a good level of details. The Mate 20 Pro is touted to take great pictures in poorly-lit conditions as well. There’s also Master AI mode which ensures that the phone can capture best images as per the scene.
Related read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro review
OnePlus 6T
OnePlus has been known to deliver flagship specs at almost half the asking price of flagships. The upgraded OnePlus comes with similar hardware as seen on its predecessor — the OnePlus 6 (review) — but it has made some improvements on the design front. It comes with dual rear cameras of 16MP + 20MP, with both of them having an aperture of f/1.7. For selfies, the handset features a 24MP shooter on the front. The smartphone also comes with a Nightscape mode to enhance images taken in dim environments.
Related read: OnePlus 6T review
LG G7 Plus ThinQ
The G7 Plus ThinQ features dual 16MP cameras, one of which is a wide-angle sensor which helps you cram more in a particular shot. You can easily switch between the normal and wide-angle mode with a single tap. The front comes with an 8MP shooter with an aperture of f/1.9. Along with stills, the LG handset is also known for its video prowess as it comes with a number of features such as Cinemagraph, slow-mo and more.
Related read: LG G7+ ThinQ review
POCO F1
Xiaomi took everyone with surprise with the launch of extremely affordable POCO F1 packing Snapdragon 845 chipset under its hood. The smartphone also has impressive cameras, with the rear featuring dual cameras consisting of a 12MP f/1.9 shooter and a secondary 5MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. As far as the selfie camera is concerned, the F1 offers a 20MP sensor. The smartphone has also got an update recently offering camera-centric features like the ability to capture slow-mo videos at 960fps and super low-light mode.
Related read: POCO F1 review
Xiaomi Mi A2
Following the success of Xiaomi’s first Android One handset, the Mi A2 carries that legacy forward along with bringing powerful snapper. The smartphone flaunts dual cameras that are made up of a 12MP f/1.75 sensor paired with a 20MP shooter. There’s a 20MP camera up front. The cameras offer impressive image quality, and also come with Superpixel mode to click better images in low light.
Related read: Xiaomi Mi A2 review
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