5 most memorable photography smartphones: 40MP lens, 5.8 inch
During the past years, the photography system on smartphones has evolved with many new developments. Today, why don’t we take a look at the most memorable photography smartphones till now? Notably, one of these handsets even offers a fantastic triple-lens camera setup! Take a look!
1. Nokia 808/Nokia Lumia 1020:
The first handset on our list of the most memorable photography smartphones is the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia 808. In 2012, Nokia released the Nokia 808 with an impressive photography system. Notably, Nokia 808 camera includes a 41MP (38MP eff., f/2.4, 1/1.2″) Carl Zeiss optics rear snapper with autofocus, Xenon flash, and check quality.
Furthermore, the same setup also appears on the Nokia Lumia 102. The Nokia Lumia 102 camera sport a 41MP (f/2.2, 26mm, 1/1.5″, 1.12µm), Carl Zeiss optics rear snapper with OIS, auto/manual focus, Xenon & LED flash, and check quality features. On the front, the Nokia handset also equips another 1.2 MP (720p@30fps) selfie camera lens.
2. Apple iPhone 7 Plus:
Arguably, we can consider the iPhone 7 Plus as the smartphone that made dual cameras a mainstream feature. Firstly, Apple iPhone 7 Plus camera sports a dual 12MP (f/1.8, 28mm, 1/3″, OIS) + 12 MP (f/2.8, 56mm, 1/3.6″) rear snapper with phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, quad-LED dual-tone flash, check quality. Moreover, the iPhone 7 Plus also has a 7MP (f/2.2, 32mm), 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR secondary shooter. Notably, one of the most popular of the iPhone 7 Plus was the clicking professional-looking portrait shots. You can check out all the Apple iPhone 7 Plus specs HERE. Moreover, Apple iPhone 7 Plus price now starts at $790 ~ Rm. 2,982.
3. Sony Xperia XZs:
After the image, video recording is the feature Sony is best known for. Previously, most smartphones can only record slow-motion video at 120fps and some even 240fps. However, the Sony Xperia XZs camera system takes it to the next level. Notably, the Sony phone supports slow-motion video recording at an insane rate of 960 frames per second, which is 32 times the standard frame rate (30fps). Overall, Sony Xperia XZs specs bring in a 5.2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen. Also, this Sony Xperia XZs display has the resolution of 1080×1920 pixels. At heart, Sony Xperia XZs phone works on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, with Android 7.1 operating system. You can read all the details on this Sony phone HERE! Notably, Sony Xperia XZs price is Rm. 2,247 (~$599).
4. Google Pixel 2 XL:
Without a doubt, the Google Pixel 2 XL made it into our list of the most memorable photography smartphones today. Notably, Google Pixel 2 XL camera uses a high-speed software-based auto HDR+ mode. Additionally, the system is aided by the Visual Core chip inside. As a result, the image output from the Pixel 2 XL has more details in both bright and dim parts, without causing any noticeable delay or excessive battery drain. Regarding the display, Google Pixel 2 XL specs include 6.0-inch P-OLED (1440 x 2880 pixels). Meanwhile, the Google Pixel phone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. More information about the Pixel 2 XL is available HERE! Lastly, Googe Pixel 2 XL price starts from $1, 072 ~ Rm. 4,043.
5. Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus:
The latest flagships from Samsung come with the tagline “The Camera. Reimagined”. The reason? Samsung Galaxy S9 camera system features a mechanically adjustable dual aperture. Notably, the Samsung smartphone’s primary camera can switch between an aperture of f/1.5 and f/2.4 when needed. In details, Samsung Galaxy S9 specs sport a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED Infinity touchscreen. Furthermore, the screen also has a unique 18.5:9 ratio with the resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 5. You can read more about these Samsung phones right HERE! Finally, Samsung Galaxy S9 price might be $1,076 (about Rm. 4,101). Additionally, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus price falls around $1, 169 (about Rm. 4,454).
6. OPPO F5/OPPO F7:
Previously, OPPO has become quite famous with their “selfies expert” handset – OPPO F5. Furthermore, their latest OPPO F7 beast even features a fantastic selfie setup with AI features, which makes it become a candidate for our list of the most memorable photography smartphones. OPPO F7 camera shows good photos with better details and colour pops. The adjustable AI beautification mode makes a face look a lot cleaner and smoother. Under the hood, OPPO F7 specs include the MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM and Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.0. More details on this OPPO Phone is available HERE! Lastly, OPPO F7 price starts from Rm. 1,316 ~ $345.
7. Huawei P20 Pro:
When two rear lenses are not enough, Huawei equips another extra lens. Huawei P20 Pro is the last handset on our list of the most memorable photography smartphones. Notably, Huawei P20 Pro camera setup includes an 8MP telephoto camera, a 20MP monochrome sensor, as well as a 40MP RGB sensor. As a result, the photography combination ensures well-detailed images with better contrast, and hybrid zoom capabilities of up to 5x. Furthermore, Huawei P20 Pro specs have a slightly larger screen of 6.1-inch AMOLED (1080 x 2240 pixels). Regarding the storage, Huawei P20 Pro offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. The variant comes with a microSD which can expand up to 256GB. You can read more about this Huawei flagship HERE! Finally, Huawei P20 Pro price can begin around $1, 100 ~ Rm. 4,161.
The most memorable photography smartphones!
Out of these handsets, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20 Pro are truly the most impressive flagships of 2018 with their excellence camera setup. Moreover, OPPO F7 can also be a good option for all the selfie lovers! What do you think about these smartphones? Drop a comment to let us know!