Best camera phone

S.G.M.

Looking to buy a new phone with a top quality camera.

Was looking at the Huawei P30 Pro as its camera is supposed to be brilliant but I'd miss the headphone jack.

What would be a good alternative?
Thanks

biebiebie

If you can wait for Q1 2020, then potentially the S11 will be worth waiting for by all accounts.
The S11 will supposedly step up the mark in the camera dept.

If you're looking for something cheaper then maybe a Pixel 3A or Xiaomi Mi Note 10 with its Samsung 108p camera.

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biebiebie wrote: »

If you can wait for Q1 2020, then potentially the S11 will be worth waiting for by all accounts.
The S11 will supposedly step up the mark in the camera dept.

If you're looking for something cheaper then maybe a Pixel 3A or Xiaomi Mi Note 10 with its Samsung 108p camera.

S11 won't have a headphone jack..

Pixel 4XL.

biebiebie

Fiona Gentle Headache wrote: »

S11 won't have a headphone jack..

Perhaps, not yet confirmed 100% until the phone is officially launched by Samsung.
Also it could be the case that not all S11 models will have it removed.
Take a wait and see approach on this perhaps?

Peatys

P30 pro and

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/427944?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_campaign=427944&utm_medium=affiliate&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq5vhm_yM5gIVRrDtCh1jYAoREAQYASABEgLZNvD_BwE

S.G.M.

Thanks for the recommendations folks. Was looking at the Pixel 3a with Vodafone's offer but I'm already with them so can't avail of it.
@Peatys would that be a realistic option with the headphone jack insert? That looks like it could be awkward to carry around.

coylemj

If the camera is the most important feature for you, I'd recommend you follow Adrian Weckler (Tech editor, Irish & Sunday Independent) on Twitter. The camera seems to be the only feature he cares about when he reviews new phones.

https://twitter.com/adrianweckler

coylemj

coylemj wrote: »

If the camera is the most important feature for you, I'd recommend you follow Adrian Weckler (Tech editor, Irish & Sunday Independent) on Twitter. The camera seems to be the only feature he cares about when he reviews new phones.

https://twitter.com/adrianweckler

If he’s an Irish tech journalist (and I’d use the word tech loosely in this country) then he won’t acknowledge anything other than iPhones exist.

seannash

https://www.dxomark.com/category/smartphone-reviews/

This is basically what your after. Its a comprehensive review of camera phones

corks finest

S.G.M. wrote: »

Looking to buy a new phone with a top quality camera.

Was looking at the Huawei P30 Pro as its camera is supposed to be brilliant but I'd miss the headphone jack.

What would be a good alternative?
Thanks

Bought a mi note 10 ,class camera 108 no, nice smoked screen,etc, headphone jack

paska

Peatys wrote: »

P30 pro and

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/427944?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_campaign=427944&utm_medium=affiliate&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq5vhm_yM5gIVRrDtCh1jYAoREAQYASABEgLZNvD_BwE

I dont agree. Have one and its not great indoors

paska

paska wrote: »

I dont agree. Have one and its not great indoors

A bit washed out.

micks_address

If you want the best overall camera on Android then you won't go far wrong with any of pixel 3/3a/4/XL

corks finest

biebiebie wrote: »

If you can wait for Q1 2020, then potentially the S11 will be worth waiting for by all accounts.
The S11 will supposedly step up the mark in the camera dept.

If you're looking for something cheaper then maybe a Pixel 3A or Xiaomi Mi Note 10 with its Samsung 108p camera.

Have the mi note 10 and I'm impressed

boombang

I thought the lack of a headphone jack would be a head wreck, but I've adapted to using an adapter quickly and it's no biggie.

raxy

I have a Samsung s7 & recently bought a pixel 3a for my wife. I haven't done too much comparison but compared the cameras on them.
The s7 pictures seemed better in daylight, the 3a colours were a bit more real but the s7 pics looked better. In low light the 3a was far superior.
Only based on a few pictures taken 1 day but I would have thought the 3a would have been better in daylight. The low light pictures were ok but not anything special, grainy if you zoom in.
If the camera is the main focus why not buy a good camera?

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

If you want the best overall camera on Android then you won't go far wrong with any of pixel 3/3a/4/XL

the top-end pro Huaweis are better cameras

glasso

glasso wrote: »

the top-end pro Huaweis are better cameras

They really aren’t. They’re more versatile but they don’t take better pictures.

corks finest

glasso wrote: »

the top-end pro Huaweis are better cameras

One plus 7 pro is also fab,just bought one

corks finest

corks finest wrote: »

One plus 7 pro is also fab,just bought one

One plus never are near the top for cameras tbh

corks finest

glasso wrote: »

One plus never are near the top for cameras tbh

Good to hear he's ( son,phone for him)into the photography ,thanks

If it’s for a chap and they’re mainly into photos then the 3A would be the one. Good price and camera.

corks finest

corks finest wrote: »

Good to hear he's ( son,phone for him)into the photography ,thanks

you may have taken me up incorrectly.

one plus make good phones but the cameras are still, even on the 7 pro, still not great

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-7-pro-camera-review-999016/

corks finest

glasso wrote: »

you may have taken me up incorrectly.

one plus make good phones but the cameras are still, even on the 7 pro, still not great

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-7-pro-camera-review-999016/

He's delighted with his, I've a mi note 10 ,and think the one plus camera is better, that review is ok,I mean he doesn't expect award winning pics from it, honestly really nice pics so far

corks finest

corks finest wrote: »

He's delighted with his, I've a mi note 10 ,and think the one plus camera is better, that review is ok,I mean he doesn't expect award winning pics from it, honestly really nice pics so far

if happy, happy days!

S.G.M.

Have we come to a conclusion? Lol

not breaking the bank but very good camera -> pixel 3a. as good a camera as most need tbh. takes excellent photos day and night. if you port a number over to vodafone you can get it for €180 until jan 2. complete bargain

money no object -> latest huawei pro phone e.g. mate 30 pro, latest samsung note.

glasso

glasso wrote: »

not breaking the bank but very good camera -> pixel 3a. as good a camera as most need tbh. takes excellent photos day and night. if you port a number over to vodafone you can get it for €180 until jan 2. complete bargain

money no object -> latest huawei pro phone e.g. mate 30 pro, latest samsung note.

Best of the best but won’t be able to stray too far from an electrical socket ever again -> Pixel 4

ReginaldSmythV

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Best of the best but won’t be able to stray too far from an electrical socket ever again -> Pixel 4

My p30 has nice camera and headphone socket

[Deleted User]

[Deleted User] wrote: »

My p30 has nice camera and headphone socket

They’re very good (I’ve one myself and the zoom is class) but they don’t take as good a photo as the Pixel.
I’m not sure how the headphone jack helps with photography.

S.G.M.

glasso wrote:

not breaking the bank but very good camera -> pixel 3a. as good a camera as most need tbh. takes excellent photos day and night. if you port a number over to vodafone you can get it for €180 until jan 2. complete bargain

How do I do this if I'm with Vodafone?

ReginaldSmythV

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

They’re very good (I’ve one myself and the zoom is class) but they don’t take as good a photo as the Pixel.
I’m not sure how the headphone jack helps with photography.

The headphones was something the open poster meant

[Deleted User]

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The headphones was something the open poster meant

Ah yes sorry I was going off the thread title, though you get an adapter with any phone without a jack. Not as handy but I’d put up with it if I wanted the best camera possible.

Dante7

S.G.M. wrote: »

How do I do this if I'm with Vodafone?

Get a free Eir or 48 sim and use that number to port. Then just use your original voda sim.

S.G.M.

Dante7 wrote:

Get a free Eir or 48 sim and use that number to port. Then just use your original voda sim.

Brilliant, thanks. Do you order in store or can ya do it online?

Dante7

S.G.M. wrote: »

Brilliant, thanks. Do you order in store or can ya do it online?

Has to be done online. There's a thread in the bargain alerts forum about it.

seannash

I dont put much stock in this shootout between the flagships but he does bring up a very good point.
Most people go for the brighter photos despite them not being the best photo.
So you cant say what is the best camera for someone else as your u dont know what they consider good.

https://youtu.be/KxsFat1ImiY

Also there is a respected ranking guide out there called dxo mark. It used to rank professional camera bit recently turned their attention to phone cameras also.
They rank the huawei p30 mate pro as the top phone camera out right now.

Any of the Pixel phones, the camera is just awesome imo.

Dxomark is not totally impartial tho.

They take money from manufacturers

It's a for profit software consultancy

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.androidauthority.com/dxomark-ranking-troublesome-805633/amp/

I remember years ago buying a sony flagship that was up the top of the list but found out that it took sh1t photos from using it when I got it.

S.G.M.

Thanks folks for all the suggestions. Much appreciated.

I've it narrowed down to:
- Huawei P20 Pro
- Huawei P30 Pro
- Google Pixel 3XL
- Google Pixel 4XL
- Xiaomi Mi 9t

Not narrowed down much I know lol

(I've ruled out the Pixel 3a as the screen is too small. I prefer bigger and all the above options are over 6" as far as I know.

I currently have a Xiaomi Pocophone F1 and the pics are good but not great.

Would people feel these would be the best options or would a Samsung be an option?

There is also the Pixel 3a XL which has a 6 inch screen (and a bigger battery)

you could get that for €320 by porting a number to Vodafone which gives you 100 off (if you have a spare sim around or can get one from eir, three, 48 should work)

http://shop.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/google-pixel-3a-xl-pay-as-you-go-just-black

Mate 20 Pro another option

Mi 9t camera not as good as those of the other phones tbh

S.G.M.

Thanks Glasso. Appreciated.
I probably won't go high-end phones as they are too expensive atm.
3a XL or P20 Pro definitely a good shout.

S.G.M.

Ok so if you use the offer on Vodafone the, Google Pixel 3a XL is 320e and the Huawei P20 Pro is 430e.

P20 Pro worth the extra 110e?

micks_address

S.G.M. wrote: »

Ok so if you use the offer on Vodafone the, Google Pixel 3a is €320 and the Huawei P20 Pro is €430.

P20 Pro worth the extra €110?

Absolutely not.. pixel 3a all day long. Regular updates, camera probably a bit better.. cleaner Android

S.G.M.

micks_address wrote:

Absolutely not.. pixel 3a all day long. Regular updates, camera probably a bit better.. cleaner Android

I meant to say it's the 3a XL if that makes any difference

micks_address

S.G.M. wrote: »

I meant to say it's the 3a XL if that makes any difference

Same boat .bigger screen ..same camera etc as 3a

S.G.M.

micks_address wrote:

Same boat .bigger screen ..same camera etc as 3a

Perfect, I'll go for that. Cheers Micks.

micks_address

S.G.M. wrote: »

Perfect, I'll go for that. Cheers Micks.

Battery bigger in xl as well. Can't go wrong really

Yeah wouldn’t touch the P20 Pro over the 3a if you want a good camera. Wouldn’t even get the P30 Pro over it.

dougm1970

paska wrote: »

I dont agree. Have one and its not great indoors

i have a p30 pro...awful indoors.
faces are always dark and eyes are just black.
i had a samsung s8 before it which was far better indoors.
good battery though.

never had a pixel...but very impressed with its camera.....pixel 3a (large one) is amazing value, storage is only thing lets it down.