The photographic equipment of a smartphone is one of the selection criteria that conditions the purchase of a new device. With technological evolution, mobile phones can now integrate up to five photo sensors on the back and are capable of reaching a resolution of 200 Mpx. This selection brings together a set of premium smartphones that stand out for their ability to produce quality photos.
iPhone 14 ProMax
The iPhone 14 Pro Max has all the advantages of a high-end smartphone. Equipped with the new A16 Bionic chip, it is the most powerful model of the iPhone generation launched in 2022. Its design follows the lines of its predecessor with top quality materials and finishes. Its 6.7-inch OLED panel is of excellent quality and “Dynamic Island”, which allows notifications to be displayed on the punch at the top of the screen, brings a breath of fresh air to the management of the system.
Above all, the Apple smartphone is a reference in photography and video. It has a new 48 Mpx main sensor, compared to the previous 12 Mpx. What to provide greater precision to the shots. To accompany it, two 12 Mpx sensors each: an ultra wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Result: detailed photos with precise colorimetry and high contrasts.
Also of note is the new Photonic Engine rendering engine. The latter ensures good quality photos, especially at night and in low light, as well as good quality portraits. On the other hand, it is possible to choose in the settings to take 48 Mpx photos to obtain even sharper images. The other side of the coin: the files are very large, which quickly fills up the storage memory. Lastly, for selfie lovers, the TrueDepth camera features optics made up of autofocus that also ensures clean shots in low light.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra excels in all areas. As usual in its very high-end devices, the South Korean brand provides a sumptuous panel, a 6.8-inch AMOLED, for a certain comfort of use. Impressive in terms of raw power, allowing you to tackle any day-to-day task with ease, the S22 Ultra also proves impressive in the realm of photography.
Its 108 Mpx main sensor is among the best on the market. It is difficult to miss a photo with this phone: the snapshots of the terminal Samsung they are sharp and show beautiful colorimetry, as well as quite subtle contrasts. Above all, the images are just as successful in good light conditions as they are at night.
Its other three sensors, a 12 Mpx ultra wide angle, a 10 Mpx x3 telephoto lens and another 10 Mpx x10 telephoto lens also give it a very appreciable versatility. At the front, the 40 Mpx sensor completes the photographic potential. Without a doubt, the Galaxy S22 Ultra sits at the top of the photophone basket.
Google Pixel 7 Pro
the Google Pixel 7 Pro It constitutes the gondola head of the 2022 catalog of the Mountain View firm. This model incorporates a very bright OLED screen, a powerful Tensor G2 chip and a photographic equipment that makes it one of the most complete terminals on the market. In this area, it’s simple: it’s the best photophone in its price category.
Helped by its three sensors on the back, a wide angle (50 Mpx), an ultra wide angle (12 Mpx) and an improved telephoto lens (48 Mpx), the Pixel 7 Pro plays with versatility. The camera produces photos whose level of detail is among the highest in the smartphone market. With good contrast, brightness and color management, displayed images are extremely sharp even at 5x optical zoom or up to 30x digital zoom.
The rendering of the photo is very detailed during the day and in very low light. For the rest, the portrait mode is also a success and the selfie sensor is especially effective. The video is not left out with the possibility of filming in 4K.
Oppo Find X5 Pro
Endowed with a careful design and finishes, Oppo’s Find X5 Pro is considered one of the smartphones of the year in the category of premium devices. Highly efficient, it also imposes itself by offering a maximum score on the photo side. In fact, the Find X5 Pro offers a complete block consisting of three cameras. It also incorporates the MariSilicon X processor dedicated to image processing signed by Oppo and which is very efficient.
This configuration allows you to obtain excellent quality photos. In ideal lighting conditions, shots are detailed, sharp, and colors very natural. But it is especially at night that the camera stands out. The quality is also there for the selfies.
Sony Xperia 5IV
Compact and stylish, the Xperia 5 IV offers a 6.1-inch OLED display with beautiful contrast and good brightness. The Sony terminal uses the technical sheet of most of the high-end smartphones of 2022 with, in particular, the presence of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. The latter gives this smartphone features that are consistent with its stature. In fact, the navigation is smooth and the user experience very pleasant.
As is often the case with Sony, the photo section is very complete. 12 Mpx wide and ultra wide modules enable precise rendering and controlled colorimetry. In addition, the Japanese manufacturer offers a large number of technologies in its cameras, such as object and eye tracking, or Eye AF autofocus to capture a moving subject.
Night shots offer a very natural result due to the good management of brightness and colorimetry. Performance is pretty much the same, with good quality selfies and natural rendering. The portrait mode is very correct. Finally, in video, the smartphone is capable of filming in 4K.
Source: BFM TV
