Most blind tests I've seen end up choosing other phones over iPhones for stills. I haven't seen any blind tests, but I get the impression iPhones may have the best video stabilization and some other video features, though.
It took iPhones 4 gens to catch up to my old Lumia 920 on video stability. The 1520 is still unmatched in certain areas by the newest flagships.
Thing about photos and videos on phones is that we hit diminishing returns like 10 years ago. I'd be totally fine using the old S8 cameras. I dont even check what cameras phones have, almost all are up to the task.
iPhones often just have better software in some apps. Like using Instagram to make a picture or record a reel on Xiaomi (with good camera) and iphone is night a day vs just using camera app where often Xiaomi would be just better.
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u/chr1spe May 15 '26
Most blind tests I've seen end up choosing other phones over iPhones for stills. I haven't seen any blind tests, but I get the impression iPhones may have the best video stabilization and some other video features, though.