7 smartphones you can bank on for low-light
photography
Smartphone makers
have upgraded the built-in camera and software to deliver the best images in
low-light conditions
Smartphone photography has come a long way. But
low-light photography can still be a slightly difficult task. With new
algorithms and learnings over the years, several companies have made a lot of
progress when it comes to low-light photography. Here is a list of the best
smartphones for low-light photography, across different price segments.
Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL
With the launch of the new Pixel series, Google
promised better photography experience and as results have shown, the Pixel
2/Pixel 2 XL both deliver great results and thanks to Google’s software chops
and the new Pixel Visual Core chipset, the Pixel 2 and 2 XL are some of the
best smartphones you can buy right now. Both phones come with identical
cameras, so you can choose either if the camera is your primary area of focus.
Apple iPhone X
The iPhone X comes with dual 12MP cameras on the
back, with a telephoto lens paired with one of the sensors. The iPhone 8 Plus
also features a similar setup, but the telephoto lens on the iPhone X is aided
by optical image stabilisation and a wider f/2.4 lens. As a result, the iPhone
X is the better option among the two when it comes to low light photography. It
can achieve slower shutter speeds without blurring the photo, while the wider
f/2.4 lens helps capture more light.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung has been a stalwart in the camera phone
space. Its latest flagships, the Galaxy Note 8, with its dual 12MP cameras,
deliver great results in low light conditions. The primary 12MP sensor comes
with Dual Pixel PDAF and f/1.7 aperture, and the secondary 12MP telephoto lens
offers bokeh effects.
OnePlus 5T
Coming to the mid-range, there are plenty of options
if you are looking for a phone that offers value for money and yet packs a
camera that gives good results in low light conditions. The OnePlus 5T delivers
decent results with its 16MP + 20MP dual camera. Its secondary camera kicks in
when light levels drop below 10 lux, and though it’s not perfect, the 5T is
better than the OnePlus 5.
Honor View 10
The Honor View 10 has a dedicated NPU (Neural-Network
Processing Engine) chip, and an integrated artificial intelligence in the
camera app as well. The camera’s Scene detection mode is powered by AI, where
the View 10 uses the NPU to determine the best settings based on the subjects.
The 16MP colour and 20MP monochrome sensor help the phone capture decent photos
in low light conditions.
Honor 9i
Honor has utilised a dual camera setup of Honor 9i on
both the front and back, to deliver improved photography experience. It features
a 16MP primary camera along with a 2MP secondary camera. Honor uses the 2MP
sensor to capture depth information and this is helpful in low light conditions
as well.
Moto G5 Plus
The Moto G5 Plus uses a dual-pixel sensor and f/1.7
aperture to improve the photography experience. While the Moto G5 Plus does not
have a dual camera setup, the phone manages to perform well even with a single
camera. Thanks to its f/1.7 aperture and the Dual Pixel PDAF sensor, the Moto
G5 Plus manages to surprise even with its single 12MP rear camera.
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