Photography lovers, we are bringing you 10 smartphones with the highest megapixel camera!
Did you notice how until a couple of years ago every new model came with a higher megapixel camera? This was when the number of megapixels was a synonym for camera quality in smartphones. The higher the number, the better the camera. So, why is the number of megapixels so important? Smartphone cameras capture photos in the form of pixels, tiny picture elements that are combined to form the photo. Well, megapixel presents one million of pixels. Although it is always desirable to have more megapixels, it isn’t a guarantee that your pictures will be better. This is why some 12MP cameras can produce better quality photos than some 20MP cameras. In other cases, numbers do matter, as you will be able to see from our list of 10 Smartphones With The Lowest Radiation.
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The quality of a smartphone camera depends on various elements, and the number of megapixels is just one of them. The others are an aperture, the quality of the sensor and quality of image processing. The aperture size the as one of the key elements that determine the quality of smartphone cameras. The smaller the aperture size, the more light passes through camera, resulting in higher quality pictures. Smartphone users are starting to figure the importance of these other elements, so there is no need to boost the megapixel number as before. That’s why the most of the smartphones on the market today pack 12MP to 16MP cameras.
To get the list of 10 smartphones with the highest megapixel camera, we did an extensive search looking for articles, lists and any other content that could give us high megapixel phones. The ones that had the highest number of megapixels entered our list accordingly. We tried to avoid different variations of the same smartphone so that we could pack more manufacturers and give you a broader choice. Let’s take a look at our list of smartphones with the highest megapixel camera, then.
10. Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Number of Megapixels: 22.5MP
Xiamoi’s Note 2 just hit the market, and if you can get your hands on it, we highly recommend it. 22.5MP back camera has an f2.0 aperture size with dual-LED flash. It is paired with an 8MP front camera. The phone is widely regarded as an alternative for the exploding Samsung Note 7.
9. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Number of Megapixels: 23MP
Released a year ago, Z5 Premium still holds the test of time. It is a smartphone with good specifications and the first one to have a 4K display. The 23MP front camera has an f2.0 aperture size and LED flash. The camera itself was highly praised especially when it came to looking at the pictures on a fancy display like that.
8. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL
Number of Megapixels: 23MP
With a screen of 6.8 inches, Zenfone 3 Ultra dangerously approached to the fine line that sets apart smartphones and tablets. Its 23MP camera comes with f2.0 aperture size, 4-axis optical image stabilization and dual-LED flash. The camera’s only downside is the inability to shoot videos in more than 1080p@ 30fps.
7. ZTE nubia Z11 mini S
Number of Megapixels: 23MP
This Chinese manufacturer is already popular in its native country, so it’s just a matter of time before it gains traction in the United States. Besides 23MP, the rear camera also packs f2.0 aperture size and LED flash. According to the reviews, the camera itself is pretty good, but fails to deliver in low light. It comes paired with great 13MP front camera.
6. Sony Xperia X
Number of Megapixels: 23MP
Like all recent Sony smartphones, Xperia X also features 23MP, f2.0 aperture sized back camera, which is praised for its speed, low light performance, and detailed pictures. The 13MP front camera is also a full hit, packing the same aperture size.
5. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL
Number of Megapixels: 23MP
The smaller but more powerful edition of Zenfone 3, Deluxe model has the same front and back camera as Ultra. The only difference is that Deluxe can shoot videos in 2160p@30fps like most modern smartphones on the market.
4. Sony Xperia XZ
Number of Megapixels: 23MP
Sony Xperia XZ is the last Sony’s entry on our list of 10 smartphones with the highest megapixel camera. It was released one month ago, featuring improved 23MP camera found in the previous models. The improvement lies in the laser autofocus that enables you to snap high-quality pictures while in motion. The remarks for XZ are along the line that it’s too much similar to the previous models.
3. Gionee Elife E8
Number of Megapixels: 24MP
All the camera specifications we saw earlier on the list are the same for Gionee’s smartphone, but it beats the competition for 1MP. So, does that extra megapixel make a difference? Well, according to the reviews, it isn’t a groundbreaking thing. The camera does well in the daylight, but suffers from issues in low light and when zoomed.
2. Nokia 808 PureView
Number of Megapixels: 41MP
Released in 2012, 808 PureView ranks second in our list of smartphones with the highest megapixel camera. It set a new high when it comes to smartphone cameras, packing 41MP. Back camera also has an f2.4 aperture size, Carl Zeiss optics, and Xenon Flash. The front one isn’t even worth mentioning. You would expect that 41MP camera will give you an outstanding photo quality, right? Well, it didn’t. The camera was pretty great at the time, but its default shooting was set at 5MP. After you would increase it to 41MP, you would lose the ability to zoom. You could only get the full usage of those 41MP if you were to transfer pictures on your computer. To sum things up, the camera was good for 2012 standards, but nothing out of this world.
1. Nokia Lumia 1020
Number of Megapixels: 41MP
With one more 41MP model, Nokia closes our list of 10 smartphones with the highest megapixel camera. Released roughly a year after 808 PureView, Lumia 1020 packed a camera with the same number of megapixels but better aperture size of f2.2. The smartphone was welcomed warmly, and the camera quality was highly praised. It was a step forward from the 808 PureView, but again you could only see the full strength of the camera if you were to transfer the pictures to your computer.
