When it comes to smartphone cameras, it's all about 'pure image quality'
What you need to know
- We asked our readers what they cared about most with their smartphone cameras.
- Of the responses, 67% voted for image quality.
- Versatility was also a popular response out of the options.
Over the weekend, we asked our readers what the most important aspect of a smartphone camera was to them. After all, many of the best Android phones offer impressive camera hardware, coupled with AI and software that can pick up where the hardware may be lacking, like with the Pixel 6 series.
Out of more than 550 responses, 67% voted that image quality was the most important thing, which isn't too surprising. After all, companies love to hype up how good their pictures are more than anything. In second place was versatility with 13% of votes. That means some readers care more about having multiple focal lengths or even variable aperture, the latter of which is still very uncommon in smartphones outside of a few Samsung and Sony devices like the Xperia Pro-I.
One reader, jimmy hallmark, says they want a smartphone camera that's just easy to use and requires little effort on their part to get a good image:
Others agree that it should be about good image quality:
Pure image quality/detail. Minimal noise, no weird artifacting, and just pure clarity. I'd also love a larger sensor with more megapixels, for the sake of actually be able to print larger images.Pure image quality/detail. Minimal noise, no weird artifacting, and just pure clarity. I'd also love a larger sensor with more megapixels, for the sake of actually be able to print larger images.— Wes (@Dm_me_your_dogs) January 29, 2022January 29, 2022
However, another reader, Michael Saxon, is more concerned about having good focal length:
The poll may be closed, but the conversation continues. What do you care about most when it comes to your smartphone camera?
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