5 Best Camera Phones 2021 Review

Samsung is one of the highly recognized brands when it comes to technology, and camera phones are not an exception to it. With Samsung Galaxy A31, the lighting environment is not a problem in capturing those special moments. 

“What’s more promising about this camera phone is that the colors presented in pictures are vivid and clear. Its live focus did a superb job in separating the subject from its background. Hence, its supplementary 5 MP snapper allows a great opportunity for portrait shots. Moreover, you appear more stunning in portrait photos, whether you are using the main camera or the selfie camera. This is because of the phone’s Multiple Live Focus effects which give you better control over the background blur,” Summers stated.

As per the video quality, 1080 pixels at a speed of 30 FPS is not bad at all. Digital noise doesn’t really distract the environment that much. Nonetheless, the best deal with this camera phone is its 48 MP main camera Ultra High Resolution. Its aperture (f2.0) captures a wide range of distances. The lens absorbs the right amount of light which enables the photos to excel in any lighting condition. Add to this, the phone’s 8 MP Ultra Wide Lens allows a broader view of scenes during day and night. Just make sure to leave the scene optimizer at night for a better photography experience.

With all of the things mentioned, it is just right to say that Samsung Galaxy A31 is indeed capable of producing high-resolution images from the widest capture range up to the smallest crisp of pixels! Hands down, Samsung!

From outdoor to indoor setup, Xiaomi 9S delivers great results. The phone’s FOV at 79° permits shots at a wider angle. It is also capable of capturing a fast-moving target with high precision. Summers also applauded the effective AF of the camera.

“It is exciting to experience the AF of this phone when it comes to a macro lens. Since close-up photos need the subject to stand out, autofocus plays its part in capturing the sharpest possible image. Proper angle and positioning are vital in presenting an excellent photo, but with Xiaomi 9S, everything seems instant,” Summers said. 

In terms of cinematic video experience, Xiaomi 9S was not left behind. It offers a 4K at 30 FPS video recording using the rear cameras. With this, it can almost compete with lower models of point-and-shoot cameras that are ideal for video recording and vlogging purposes.

In the end, a mid-range phone like Redmi Note 9S is worth the price and quality. It is well equipped with cameras that provide the best natural photo quality experience.

Its best feature is its 5X optical zoom factor which exceeds the limitations of having 2X or 3X optical zoom for most smartphones nowadays. With this, you have more details over your stills which can benefit all kinds of users.

Moreover, with the help of the mirror attached to the camera phone’s set-up, incoming lights are reflected into the lens and onto the sensor. In addition to this is the vertical placement of its image sensor and the optical axis which runs along the body of the phone. The result, high-quality photos that are stunning. 

“China phones are gradually getting at par with international brands out in the market. Huawei P30 Pro is the first to be known because of its RYYB (red, yellow, yellow, blue) sensor. Usually, camera phones use the RGGB (red, green, green, blue) sensor. The advantage of the P30 Pro is that the innovative sensor provides a big help to the AF performance for every APS-C or full-frame sensor. Through this, high-quality image is expected even in low-light conditions as the yellow filter is said to transmit a wider spectrum of light at about 40% or more,” Summers explained. 

Apart from the above-mentioned features, P30 Pro camera also uses the FOV fusion or the “Field of View Fusion.” From the name itself, it is a “fusion” or merging of data from photos taken at multiple zoom levels. As per Huawei P30 Pro, it is the combination of optical and algorithm – powered digital zooming. The super-resolution algorithm is responsible for up to 3X magnification and the telephoto lens will take charge on the next zooming activity. In the end, the camera merges several RAW frames into one high resolution frame. 

With all that, there is no doubt that P30 Pro belongs to the list of Apple and Samsung’s close competitors - an earth-shaking wave for those well-acclaimed brands. A solid bet, indeed! 

“Most mid-range phone cams don’t come with an optical zoom. But with S20’s 3X optical zoom, the camera is capable of performing zoom and crop functions without much loss of image information. The enlarged pictures also keep its high resolution and sharpness - giving you the crisp shots while retaining rich color and thorough details.” Summers explained. 

Moreover, the phone’s 30X Space Zoom is one of the revolutionary zoom features which are also present on Samsung Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra. Through this, details you would never expect to be seen are as clear and visible as those captured using a close-up lens cam. As far as 330 feet away, your subject looks like a step just in front of you!

Summers further pointed out that the phone’s pro-grade camera allows a newbie to explore the beauty of photography at hand. Ranging from the phone’s aperture of f2.4 up to its widest f1.8, the lenses, together with the sensor, improves the quality of the photos from a very saturated environment due to the scorching heat of the sun up to the dimmest low-light environment at night. 

“The combination of motors and gyroscopes also yields to the phone’s OIS. Which, further, enhances the best video quality with 4k resolution at 60 FPS,” she added. 

Besides the things mentioned, why do we DEFINITELY suggest this phone? Well, apart from the best zooming experience, the elegance, speed, and cost-efficiency of this phone are a sure win-win. This gives you a complete blend of features you’ll certainly enjoy!

“The night is my favorite time of the day and 12 Pro permits me to have the most exciting night ever!” Summers started, “Its LiDAR Scanner is the very first of all the iPhone series. Unlike other phones which use radio waves to detect the object on a Night Mode, this camera phone uses infrared lights. This results in faster autofocus while in a low light condition. Further, AR experience and 3D captures are at the very next level. At as far as 16 feet (5 meters), this camera phone is at its LiDAR best!”

Add to this, the Dolby vision of the phone's triple 12 MP camera is indeed a big deal! This HDR format figures out the possibilities of presenting a display depending on the photographer’s intent. Expect a brightness of up to 4,000 nits and a 12-bit color feature for every photo. This is one significant difference Dolby can make compared to HDR10+. In this, powerful metadata is used which will certainly benefit users. Furthermore, the overall picture quality is excellent and the videos are equipped with better scene-by-scene recording adjustment both for the front and rear cameras. 

Another best upgrade of the iPhone 12 Pro is its introduction of Smart HDR3 and Deep Fusion. The latter deals with the pixel-by-pixel fixing of dark photos. The camera phone optimizes the texture, noise, and other details of the photo; making it a high-quality photo definition.  Meanwhile, the former focuses on the buffer frames before and after the camera shoot. With Smart HDR3, photos are designed to be captured in different exposure. Once the shoot is over, the best exposures (highlights, shadows, background images, etc.)  are combined into one photo which the device releases afterward. Amazing!