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Results: phone cameras don't cut it, not always

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Dec 14, 2017, 9:34 AM

Results: phone cameras don't cut it, not always

A smartphone can be many, many things — a music player, a communications device, a fun mobile console, or even a camera. And lately, the camera department has been getting better and better. It's safe to say that if you are shelling out for a flagship nowadays, chances are you will have a great camera on that phone.

But are they good enough to make most users forget about dedicated handheld cameras? Sure, you do have your phone on you at all times and that makes it the most-often used camera, but do you actually keep a dedicated shooter somewhere around, which you bring around on events?

We asked you that, and here are the poll results:

Do you keep and use a dedicated camera or is your smartphone enough?

The only camera I use is the Camera app

43.1%

Sometimes, I'll bring an actual camera with me, if I feel like it

33.81%

Smartphone photography is still not good enough for me, I always have a camera on hand

23.09%

1334 Votes

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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