Now, high camera resolutions are naturally very easy to market, which is why manufacturers and marketers are zealously taking to these high megapixel counts to distinguish their products. So, before we get to the list of phones with a 64MP sensor, let’s first understand the underlying technology that goes into these Quad Pixel sensors. Also Check: Best 48MP camera phones to buy
Benefits of 64MP Quad-Pixel sensors
That’s not entirely wrong, but not exactly how things work in practice. The individual pixel size gets reduced and four of these are clubbed under one pixel of overlaying Bayer’s filter (resulting in one bigger effective pixel). The overall size of the sensor is still significantly bigger than the usual 12MP or 16MP sensor, and that’s a good thing. For instance, Samsung’s 64MP GW1 sensor is 33% larger than its 48MP counterpart. As our experience with 48MP sensors has corroborated, these sensors haven’t been designed for use at full resolution and the 64MP sensors will yield the best results at 16MP resolution. The improvement in image quality of midrange phones using such sensors is primarily because of the software smartly using these theoretical sub-pixels. In daylight, the software can group the four subpixels in two and shoot an image at different exposures from both halves and combine the capture into one image with a better dynamic range (similar to how HDR works). Some other 64MP sensor features include enhanced light sensitivity, dual conversion gain (DCG) that allows the sensor to adjust the light intake in a bright environment, high-performance Phase detection Autofocus, better color fidelity. Ever since Samsung kicked off the trend with the GW1, we have seen 64MP GW2 and GW3 from the South Korean brand, IMX686 & IMX682 from Sony, as well as OmniVision OV64A join the fray. These have already been employed by major Smartphone brands and we shall see some of the best ones down below.
List of phones with 64MP Camera
1. Redmi Note 10 Pro
The Redmi Note 10 Pro sports a 64 MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 sensor with f/1.9 aperture, 1/1.97″ lens, 0.7µm pixels, and PDAF autofocus. This is paired with an 8 MP (f/2.2) ultrawide sensor with 118˚ FoV, a 5 MP (f/2.4) macro module, and a 2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. Upfront, the phone presents a 16MP selfie snapper (f/2.5). Other highlights of the phone include FHD+ sAMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 732G SoC, and a 5020mAh battery with a 33W fast charger.
2. Realme 9 Pro
Another sub-20,000 phone that has a decent camera and powerful performance. The Realme 9 Pro comes with a quad rear camera system including a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra wide-angle sensor, two 2MP sensors. The rear camera of the device makes sure that you get the best shots in both low light and daylight settings. The 16MP front shooter of the device delivers selfies. The smartphone comes equipped with a 6.6-inch display along with a 120Hz refresh rate. It delivers a power-packed performance with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, 6GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. The handset also has a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W Dart charging.
3. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite
Getting a OnePlus device with decent camera specifications at a budget of around Rs 20,000 is something we all want. Well, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite curbs our urge related to the same. The smartphone ships with a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary shooter and two 2MP sensors. On the front, the device flaunts a 16MP front sensor. Apart from that, it has a 6.59-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The device is powered by a 5000mAh battery along with Super VOOC charging support.
4. Poco F4 5G
Poco F4 Pro 5G sports a triple rear camera system consisting of a 64MP primary snapper, 8MP ultra wide-angle snapper, and a 2MP tertiary snapper. On the front, it has a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The device has an eye-catchy design and sleek body. As for specifications, it features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor along with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The high-end processor of the same provides the device an upper hand in terms of performance over other alternatives in the list. The smartphone packs a 4500mAh battery and 67W fast charging.
5. Realme X7
The Realme X7 rocks a Samsung ISOCELL GW2 64MP sensor (f/1.8, 1/1.7″, 0.8µm) as the main camera. The remaining residents of the rear camera setup are an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro sensor. Meanwhile, on the front, you get a 16MP selfie taker housed within an indent. The X7 (review) offers extremely competitive hardware such as MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G, a 4310mAh battery with a 50W charger, and an FHD+ AMOLED screen. The X7 (review) offers extremely competitive hardware such as MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G, a 4310mAh battery with a 50W charger, and an FHD+ AMOLED screen.
6. Moto G30
Moto G30 (review)employs a Samsung 64MP tetra cell with a 1/1.97″ lens, f1.7 aperture, and 0.7µm pixel size. Further, there is an 8MP ultrawide snapper with f/2.2 aperture and 118˚ FoV., a 2MP portrait camera, and a 2MP macro camera. Flip to the front there is a 13MP selfie camera. The handset is steered by the Snapdragon 662 octa-core chipset paired with up to 4GB RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. Other highlights include Android 11 software, a 90Hz display, and a 5000mAh battery.
7. iQOO Neo 6
iQoo is one such brand that has made its place on most of our lists with its top-notch devices. Here again, the iQOO Neo 6 emerges as one of the best phones with a 64MP primary shooter. The handset promises to deliver some of the best shots with its triple rear camera setup that also includes an 8MP ultra wide-angle shooter and a 2MP macro shooter. For selfies and video calls, the smartphone has a 16MP front snapper. It works on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor along with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The device has a 6.62-inch AMOLED display coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate. It packs a 4700mAh battery that comes with support for 80W flash charging.
8. Samsung Galaxy A52 And Galaxy A72
Samsung Galaxy A52 (review) wields a 64MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.7X” lens, and 0.8µm pixel size. It was launched alongside the Galaxy A72. Both phones house the same primary sensor and a 12MP 123° ultrawide snapper. However, the rest of the setup differs. Both handsets also bag the same 32MP front camera, Snapdragon 720G chipset, and sAMOLED 90Hz displays. Check out their differences here.
9. Xiaomi Redmi K50i
Xiaomi Redmi K50i was recently launched in the Indian market. The device consists of a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro shooter. We can say that the device is a great deal considering its price point, which is around Rs 25,000. On the front, the handset has a 16MP lens for capturing the best selfie shots and attending video calls. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 flagship processor paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It gets a 6.6-inch display complemented with a whopping 144Hz refresh rate. The handset draws power from a 5080 mAh battery that ships with 67W fast charging support.
10. Vivo V23 5G
Vivo has been one of the best brands when it comes to camera prowess. Justifying the statement, the triple rear camera setup of Vivo V23 5G, with a 64MP primary shooter, delivers the shots along with enhancing their beauty. At the front, the device has a dual camera setup, including a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP secondary shooter. The smartphone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor paired with 8GB Ram and 128GB internal storage. The device has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The handset also has a 4200mAh battery along with 44W fast charging support.
11. Poco X4 Pro
The Poco X4 Pro has a similar kind of camera setup as other listed phones. However, one thing that makes it different is the camera modes offered by the company in the device. It also rocks a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64Mp primary shooter, 8MP ultra wide-angle shooter, and a 2MP tertiary shooter. It also has a 16MP front sensor placed at the top middle of the screen. The smartphone comes equipped with a 6.67-inch display along with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the had, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor paired with 6GB RAM along with 64GB internal storage. The device ships with a 5000mAh battery that supports 67W Turbo charging.
12. Redmi Note 10S
Redmi Note 10S is available in the range of Rs 15,000 and can be said to be one of the most amazing devices in that budget. It has a quad rear camera setup comprising a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, and two 2MP lenses. At the front, it has a 13MP sensor for capturing selfies and attending video calls. The smartphone has the average level MediaTek Helio G95 processor with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It has a 6.43-inch display coupled with a 60Hz refresh rate. The device draws power from a 5000mAh battery that has 33W fast charging support.
Best 64MP Camera Phones To Buy In 2022
Currently, we have 64MP sensors from Samsung, Sony, and Omnivision in the market. And there are plenty of phones to choose from in different price ranges. We expect many more 64MP camera phones to be on their way and we will add them to the list as they surface.
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