Recognition: Robert Triggs / Android Authority
Smartphone manufacturers are in a constant battle for the best camera experience on their phones. From high-resolution sensors to AI-supported photo functions, cameras on cell phones are more diverse today than ever before. However, good imaging skills are not enough to guarantee a great smartphone. There are many other factors such as the display, processor, software, fast charging, and more that can damage or damage a device.
So we had to think about the importance of camera specifications to you, our readers, before buying a new smartphone. Do smartphone marketers tinkle when they put the photo functions of their phones on a pedestal? This is how you voted in our survey.
How important is the camera to you when buying a new phone?
Results
We received nearly 2,900 votes in our poll, and the results show that cameras are darned, if not most important, to our readers when buying a new phone.
50.1% of respondents said that a phone’s camera setup is one of the most important considerations for them. It shows that our readers attach importance to other factors as well, as they rightly should.
24.2% of our readers said they value cameras more than anything when buying a new phone. When we combine that number with the majority of voters who think photography skills play an important role, the results show that phone manufacturers are not wrong in continuing to innovate and improve their phones’ cameras.
There are now those (20.6% of respondents) who think that good smartphone cameras are nice but not a priority.
5.1% of voters said they didn’t care about cameras at all when buying a phone.
Your comments
DBS: This is very important as I don’t like carrying a heavy DSLR with a couple of lenses around. So if I can avoid taking the “right” camera with me, I’ll use my phone. However, it has to be in a phone that fulfills other important elements like a headphone jack and expandable storage. Otherwise I have no use for a great camera as audio is crap and the space for content it can record is limited.
veesonic: I rarely take pictures / videos on my cell phone. I have a Samsung and I am very happy with the quality of the camera. It’s annoying that most of the phone reviews and marketing are camera-focused. I’d rather have real features like replaceable batteries, SD card support, headphone jacks, LED notification lights etc. Yeah, I’m old and expecting too much lol.
TheOracle: Most of the phone reviews have turned into Photography Today articles. If you read them, they almost completely overlook the unique software features and turn the software into a popularity contest. A decent camera is necessary, but nowhere near my priority. Software, functions, battery, screen, updates, etc. are way ahead for me.
Joe Black: Over time, cameras (including video and audio recording) and software stability have become two of my priorities when it comes to cell phones. I’m assuming my next upgrade will be camera controlled and better battery life.
One: I’m not your average buyer. I purposely buy non-Apple or Samsung phones because I want to experience something unique. I also love photography and would do it as a hobby if I didn’t have two children under two who would take up all of my free time. Because of my love of photography and my need for a camera that can compete with a toddler, the camera is my number one priority.
Shawn Hamm: It’s one of several key factors, but probably one of the most important for me. And I especially like the main camera. I don’t take selfies, so I don’t really appreciate the features of the front camera.
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