Smartphones with the best cameras in 2018

The cameras in smartphones have evolved at an insane pace in the last couple of years. In addition to the constant increase in megapixels (which are in fact overrated), manufacturers now equip smartphones with secondary lenses, OIS (optical image stabilization) and a ton of useful, interesting features, to ensure you can easily capture the best images out there, with a single touch of a finger.

Here are 5 of the best smartphones in 2018, camera-wise:

1. Google Pixel 2 XL. Released in late 2017, the Pixel 2 XL from Google has managed to top the charts when it comes to its cameras.

Main specs for the camera:

Rear camera: 12.2 MP (f/1.8, 27 mm, ½.6”)

Front camera: 8 MP (f/2.4, 25 mm, 1/3.2”)

4 K 30 fps; 1080p 60fps video recording

OIS (optical image stabilization)

While it does lack a secondary sensor, the camera in the Pixel 2 XL really shines both in terms of photos and videos. Once more, you can clearly see with this phone, how the number of pixels are not necessarily the most important aspect of a camera. The Pixel 2 XL has a great dynamic range, a very useful optical image stabilization which is very important when you record videos and performs really well in low light.

2. iPhone X.

Specs:

Primary camera: Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, 28 mm) + 12 MP (f/2.4, 52 mm); up to 2.3x optical zoom

Secondary camera: 7 MP (f/2.2, 32 mm)

OIS

4K 60/30fps, 1080 p 240/120/60/30/24fps video recording

Phase detection autofocus

This model definitely has the best camera you’ve ever seen in an iPhone. It can take very detailed pictures, there are several new interesting features such as Portrait Lightning and a very impressive DSLR like bokeh effect.

3. Huawei P20 Pro. This freshly released model from Huawei will catch your interest just by reading its amazing specifications. One of its biggest strengths is the way it performs in low-light; it may just be the best on the market.  

Specs:

Rear camera: triple: 40 MP (f/1.8, 27mm, 1/1.7”), 20 MP (f/1.6, 27mm, 1/2.7”), 8MP (f/2.4, 80mm, 1/4")

Front camera: 24 MP (f/2.0, 26mm)

Video: 2160p 30fps, 1080p 30/60fps, 720p 960fps

OIS

Leica optics, 3X optical zoom

Touch focus, HDR

4. Samsung Galaxy S9+. Another new release (March 2018), the S9 Plus has a variable aperture, can take sharp photos and has great low-light capabilities. It also comes with Super Slow-Mo for video.

Specs:

Dual rear camera: 12 MP (f/1.5 -2.4, 26mm), 12MP (f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.6”)

Front camera: 8 MP (f/1.7, 25mm, 1/3.6”)

OIS

2 x optical zoom

4K video and 9MP image recording

Auto HDR

5. HTC U12+. This HTC model has just been released in June and it’s already managed to wow the crowds. It has four cameras: two in the front and two in the back. It has a great dynamic range, an improved HDR and great colors in all lighting conditions.

Specs:

Primary camera: Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8 dual pixel PDAF), 16 MP (f/2.6)

Secondary camera: Dual: 8 MP (f/2.0)

OIS

2x optical zoom

4K video and 8MP image recording