4. Apple iPhone X
That absurd notch has been touted as pioneering, and other manufacturers have been caught up in the hype, slavishly following this gimmick for maximizing display space. The sooner it vanishes the better, as we can then focus on what makes the X a superb phone. It has possibly the most versatile video functionality on a phone camera, and closest to true natural colour of all phone cameras.
Back:
Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, 28mm) + 12 MP (f/2.4, 52mm), OIS, phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, quad-LED dual-tone flash
Front:
7 MP (f/2.2, 32mm), 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR
Software:
Geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video:
2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
5. Sony Xperia XZ2
The Xperia XZ Premium was first to market with 960 frame per second video, allowing super slow-motion, but Samsung and Huawei have both caught up. However, it matches up to any of its competitors for video quality and advanced imaging software.
Back:
19 MP (f/2.0, 25mm, 1/2.3″, 1.22µm), gyro EIS, predictive phase detection and laser autofocus, LED flash
Front:
5 MP (f/2.2, 1/5″), gyro EIS, 1080p
Software:
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
Video:
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps
6. LG V30S Thinq
The Thinq label speaks to the artificial intelligence built into the phone, similar to that in the current Huawei flagship phones. However, the spec to check is the f1.6 aperture, which puts it up there with the Samsung flagships. It also boasts superb audio software, enhancing the video experience.
Back:
Dual: 16 MP (f/1.6, 1µm, 3-axis OIS, PDAF) + 13 MP (f/1.9, no AF), phase detection & laser autofocus, LED flash
Front:
5 MP (f/2.2, 1/5″, 1.12µm)
Software:
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
Video:
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
7. Apple iPhone 8 Plus
If the iPhone X is too large for comfort, its sibling, the 8 Plus is an excellent alternative for Apple die-hards. The lenses are equivalent, even if it doesn’t come with the same boasting power.
Back:
Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, 28mm, OIS) + 12 MP (f/2.8, 57mm), phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, quad-LED dual-tone flash
Front:
7 MP (f/2.2, 32mm), 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR
Software:
Geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video:
2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
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