Like every other invention in the world, mobile phone cameras have undergone tremendous advancements ever since their inception. One can easily remember the days when the first ever megapixel resolution camera of the Nokia 7610 made waves into the mobile world. As inventions have seen an exponential growth, so have the expectations of people and nowadays, even 13 megapixel cameras don’t even seem to appease the general public.
Cameras are one of the most important aspects that an individual considers while going for a smartphone. The selfie storm has further increased their reputation and the public shows no mercy if the cameras fail to meet their requirements. We can assume with confidence that most of our countrymen, including below average users, are most concerned with a mobile’s camera quality. Hence, to help them with their selection, here are the 10 best camera phones in Pakistan as of 2016.
#10 Sony Xperia X Performance
Price: Rs. 75,000
The Sony Xperia X Performance is nothing more than a statement of intent from Sony, a company somewhat falling down the pecking order due to the emergence of some strong Chinese smartphone manufacturers. The ‘Performance’ label is a symbol that this bad-boy is made to compete with the smartphones of the highest degree by housing some immaculate specifications.
While its user experience is extremely satisfying, it’s the 23 megapixel primary camera that makes most of the headlines. Other than its huge megapixel prowess, the camera contains phase detection technology complimented by a f/2.0 aperture sized lens. The secondary camera is 100% primary camera material with a gigantic 13 megapixel sensor capable of recording 1080p HD quality videos.
#9 Huawei Mate 8
Price: Rs. 54,990
Huawei has produced some of the very best smartphone cameras in the business and the Mate 8 is another supreme example of it. It doesn’t only have a primary camera of the highest caliber but its selfie camera is excellent as well. Statistically speaking, its primary camera features a mammoth 16 megapixel sensor with two highly coveted features namely optical image stabilization and phase detection that make images as lively as ever.
The secondary camera features an 8 megapixel sensor that has 1080p video recording capabilities. Not just good video recording, the front camera boasts commendable selfie taking prowess as well.
#8 Infinix Zero 3
Price: Rs. 20,899
One of the newest Chinese manufacturers to introduce their products in our country, Infinix is doing a splendid job when it comes to assembling the most brilliant of smartphones in the lowest of prices. The Zero 3 is the latest addition to Infinix’s Zero series and one is simply awestruck by the amount of features you get in the price you have to pay for it.
As is evident from the image above, the Zero 3’s primary camera features a powerful 20.7 megapixel camera with phase detection technology. The secondary camera does well too with its 5 megapixel sensor and both of these censors ensure that all your camera needs are well take care off.
#7 HTC One M8
Price: Rs. 48,999
The HTC One M8 is one of the best Android smartphones ever. Probably one of the first smartphones into which lag simply was not an option, this smartphone rocketed the Taiwan based company to the very top of the smartphone business. The One M8 was a culmination of many exciting features all sitting pretty atop its full metallic body.
The One M8 probably holds the distinction for being the first smartphone ever to house a dual-lens primary camera equipped with what HTC calls “Ultra Pixel” technology. The upper sensor at the back is known to measure picture depth while the camera sensor in the middle is the 4 Ultra Pixel sensor that actually snaps beautiful photos. The front camera performs superbly as well as it is backed by 5 megapixels of muscle.
#6 Samsung Galaxy S6
Price: Rs. 45,249
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is not only known for its supreme build quality, thin waist and powerful performance but also for its sumptuous cameras. While the primary camera’s visible bump on the smartphone’s back-panel did cause an uproar among the general public, its performance certainly yielded all the plaudits because it did extremely well.
Speaking in numbers, the Galaxy S6 has a 16 megapixel primary sensor with touch focus and phase detection capabilities. Personally tried and tested by us, it has performed brilliantly in all sorts of lighting conditions. The selfie camera features a 5 megapixel camera which has the ability to record 1440p HD videos and take some crisp selfies.
#5 Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Price: Rs. 38,249
The Samsung Galaxy A7 or also known by the name of A710 in our country is another one of our personally tried and tested smartphones. We were particularly overwhelmed by this smartphone because of its excellent build quality that features a glass back panel plus metallic frame in between the screen and back.
Its cameras fared mostly the way Samsung’s best cameras do. The primary camera took excellent photos from its 13 megapixel sensor due to the watchful help of the built-in optical image stabilization while its selfie camera produced marvelous results despite housing a 5 megapixel sensor. Bravo to Samsung for coming up with such a premium smartphone at a decent price.
#4 Huawei P9 Dual-SIM
Price: Rs. 48,499
Huawei P9 was sure to be a must feature in this list. This is because this smartphone belongs to a new breed of unique smartphones that house dual-camera sensors. We’ve seen a dual-camera sensor before in this list on the HTC One M8 but since technologies have greatly improved since then, so have the P9’s camera over the M8.
The reason that it is a definite upgrade on the M8’s camera is that while it does feature a significantly larger camera sensor at 12 megapixels, it also contains a built-in signal processor (the first of its kind in a smartphone) that further enriches the details of your captures. This ensures that there’s minimum difference between what you see through the P9 and what you see from your eyes. The front camera is no slouch either with a respectable 8 megapixel sensor that produces breathtaking results.
#3 Apple iPhone 6S Plus
Price: Rs. 69,999
While not all of Apple’s policies receive unanimous high-fives, two things that really do are their cameras and supreme performance. Apple’s cameras have received unprecedented plaudits since the day the very first iPhone came about and it’s no surprise that the Cupertino behemoths are only making things better.
The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus finally saw the increment Apple fans all around the world had been waiting for. Finally the 8 megapixel iSight sensor, that stayed on the iPhone since the iPhone 4S came about, was replaced with a much improved 12 megapixel sensor with phase detection, auto-focus and optical image stabilization capabilities (only in 6S Plus). The selfie camera was also bumped up to 5 megapixels leading to many a fans finally being able to breath a sigh of relief.
#2 LG G5
Price: Rs. 44,999
While we’ve continuously seen LG stuffing brilliant cameras into their flagships year after year, there’s no doubt that the G5 is home to the best of the lot. Another smartphone that belongs to the category that contain dual-lens cameras, its working is a tad different from some of the other dual-lens smartphones we’ve previously seen.
The LG G5 comes in with two primary camera sensors with one being a 16 megapixel sensor while the other is an 8 megapixel sensor. The 8 megapixel sensor is said to be able to capture much wider pictures while both of them are aided by laser auto-focus and 3-axis optical image stabilization. The secondary camera has a fine 8 megapixel sensor that results in excellent photography from both fronts.
Price: Rs. 55,999
The Samsung Galaxy S7’s camera has been touted as 2016’s best especially when it comes to producing extremely low light photography. The S7 makes easy work of even the most damp of lighting conditions and produces results that are simply mind-boggling as if the photo was taken between a plethora of lights.
The S7’s primary camera features a slick 12 megapixel (also referred to as dual-pixels) camera that contains all the hunky features such as optical image stabilization, phase detection etc. needed to capture images of the highest order. The secondary camera has its own rightful place as a good selfie snapper as it is aided by a 5 megapixel sensor. There was never any doubt that Samsung would ever slip up with its cameras.
So here comes our pit-stop in the race of determining the 10 best camera phones in our country. For those who’re wondering as to why we didn’t mention the Note7 we’d advise you to stay calm as both that and the Galaxy S7 feature exactly the same cameras. Therefore, we recommend both equally.
All of the above mentioned smartphones are not just about their cameras though as we’ve carefully plucked out those smartphones that’ll not only provide you with excellent photographic capabilities but will also do extremely well in providing you with an exciting all round user experience. Feel free to express your views and suggestions in the comments below so that in the future we may be able to improve our compilations according to your taste.
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