Saturdays are for parties. The interesting thing about parties aside the food and the music is the scenery; and the best way to maximize and enliven the beautiful scenes is to capture the moments. How to do capture these moments if you don’t have a good mobile camera?
The genealogy of mobile phones has seen an improvement in their functions, durability, appeal, size and utility. In this era of social media and high information and digital content consumption, one of the most important feature people look out for upon getting a new mobile device is the camera. The better the camera, the more of its usefulness many allude.
If you need answers to your quest about which modern mobile device has a better camera that will meet your photography and content creation needs, I am happy to say, look no further. In this article, we will be looking at many devices cutting across different brands and operating systems in a bid to explore how great of a camera they have. Now, let’s take a dive!
Best Samsung Camera Phone
For my Android OS lovers, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra might just be the device you are looking for.
Features of Samsung S23
Camera: 200MP wide camera, 1/1.3” sensor, f/1.7 aperture
12MP ultra wide camera, 1/2.55” sensor, f/2.2 aperture
10MP telephoto camera, 1/3.52” sensor, f/2.4 aperture
10MP telephoto camera, 1/3.52” sensor, f/4.9 aperture
8K video 30fps, 4K video 60fps
Price: $1,683 / £1,399
Samsung Galaxy S23 is kinda expensive, if you can’t afford it now, you might want to consider Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, you can thank me later.
Best Apple Camera Phone
If you prefer Apple products, the lastest version of iPhone, which is iPhone 15 Pro ticks the boxes.
Features of iPhone 15 Pro:
Camera: 48MP wide camera, f/1.78 aperture, 24mm equivalent
12MP ultrawide camera, f/2.2 aperture, 13mm equivalent
12MP 3x telephoto camera, f/2.8 aperture, 77mm equivalent
6.1” Super Retina XDR OLED screen
iOS 17
Price: from $999/£999
If the price is beyond your budget, you might want to consider the iPhone 14 Pro. The camera is just as good.
Best Google Camera Phone
Google Pixel 7 Pro can be very handy and resourceful, especially for someone who has daily needs with the many Google products that are seamlessly integrated into it, coupled with the powerful camera.
Features of Google Pixel 7 Pro:
Camera: Triple camera setup
14mm, 24mm, 117mm equivalent
Android operating system
30x Super Res Zoom
Cinematic movie modes
Price: $879 / £849
If you can’t afford the Google pixel 7, you can’t go for thr Google pixel 6 or 5 and experience just about the same masterpiece.
Best Honor Camera Phone
For someone who prefers Honor as a mobile brand, Honor Magic 5 Pro is the best choice no caps.
Features of Honor Magic 5 Pro:
Camera: Triple 50MP camera system
13mm, 23mm, 90mm equivalent
Android 13 operating system
4K video
Price: $1099 / £949
Best Xiaomi Camera Phone
If you have ever used a Xiaomi device, you will agree with me that Xiaomi devices never fail to deliver. If you might want to consider a Xiaomi that has the best camera fix for you, the Xiaomi 13 got you covered.
Features of Xiaomi 13 Pro:
Camera: Triple 50MP camera system and Leica lenses
14mm, 23mm, 75mm equivalent
Android 13 operating system
8K video
Price: $1299 / £1099
Best Camera Phone With Stylus
If in case you fancy the flex of your mobile device having a stylus and in the same vein having a power camera to augment your style, you should consider the Samsung Galaxy Note20. You can check it out.
Features of Samsung Galaxy Note20:
Camera: Triple-lens rear camera
S Pen’ stylus
Uses Android operating system
Pro mode available
Refurbished Price: $409 / £522
We all have our biases and favours about which brand or OS serves us best and meets our productive and leisure needs. This compilation is subject to your preferences and experiences of these brands and operating systems. Hence, this publication is not in any way speaking for the generality of all concerned.
I always say what’s good for Joe, may give John a stomach upset. You can use this publication as a guide, just like Tom, I advise you to try things out and trust your taste.