There’s still a bunch of them not here yet
The megapixel wars are seemingly back in full force as a large majority of smartphone brands have released smartphones that pack a 48-megapixel main camera.
There’s a lot to unpack when you’re talking about 48-megapixel cameras, and we suggest you go read our explainer on the topic instead. The basic gist of it is that while these phones pack 48-megapixel cameras and you can still produce 48-megapixel photos, you’ll most definitely just be shooting 12-megapixel stills instead.
Want to buy one yourself? You’re in luck – below is the list of smartphones equipped with a 48-megapixel camera that you can buy locally in the Philippines:
Xiaomi Mi 9:
Xiaomi’s current budget flagship hits all the right spots when it comes to performance, features and image quality. This phone’s 48-megapixel shooter can produce really amazing shots in both low and bright light. The phone can be had for as little as Php 22,990 for the 6GB/64GB variant, though we recommend you opt for the slightly more expensive 6GB/128GB variant that retails for just Php 24,990.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE:
While the Mi 9 SE is smaller and a little slower than the full-fledged Mi 9, it still has the same high-resolution camera sensor on its bigger brother. Even better is the fact that the Mi 9 SE comes with an even friendlier price tag, retailing at just Php 15,990 for the 6GB/64GB variant.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7:
Want to get the most affordable phone that has a 48-megapixel camera? Then check out the Redmi Note 7. This budget smartphone is officially available in Xiaomi stores for just Php Php 7,990 for the 3GB/32GB variant, which means you don’t have to pay a lot of dough for the privilege of owning one.
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vivo V15 Pro:
vivo’s V15 Pro isn’t just reliant on its pop-up camera to keep you interested in it. That 32-megapixel front shooter is accompanied by a 48-megapixel rear snapper by Samsung, as well as an ultra-wide angle camera. The V15 Pro is priced at Php 23,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant in the Philippines.
vivo V15 Pro Unboxing, Quick Review: A Step Up with the Pop-Up
OPPO F11/F11 Pro
Both versions of OPPO’s new F11 smartphones have high-resolution snappers, with the main difference between the two being the pop-up camera. The F11 Pro has a full-screen display without a notch thanks to that motorized unit, while the regular F11 has a typical waterdrop notch on the front.
Whatever version of the phone you get, you’re still getting a high-resolution 48-megapixel main shooter powered by Samsung’s GM1 sensor.
The OPPO F11 Pro retails for Php 18,990 (6GB/64GB), with the regular F11 going for just Php 15,990 (6GB/64GB).
OnePlus 7 Pro
The OnePlus 7 Pro is yet another flagship that uses a 48-megapixel shooter, though according to DxOMark it’s the best one from the bunch, scoring just behind the P30 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Plus.
The OnePlus 7 Pro also has a lot more to offer than just the camera: it has a great display, excellent performance (named the top performer in AnTuTu in May) though it’s a little more expensive this time around.
The OnePlus 7 Pro is available at Digital Walker for Php Php 38,990 for the 6GB/128GB variant and Php 42,990 for the 8GB/256GB variant.
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Coming soon/confirmed to arrive:
OPPO Reno/Reno 10x
The shark fin camera module isn’t the only thing that OPPO’s Reno smartphones have going for them. Both the Reno and the Reno 10x Zoom have Sony IMX 586 main shooters, and from what we can tell from our early hands-on time with both devices, the cameras produce really great images.
Both the Reno and Reno 10x are expected to make their debut this week.
OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Unboxing, Hands-on: The New King Of Zoom?
Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Mi 9T isn’t official in the Philippines as of press time, but Xiaomi Philippines has been dropping serious hints that their new pop-up selfie-cam equipped mid-ranger is arriving soon. The Mi 9T is essentially a Redmi K20 for the rest of the world, and sports a 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 main camera in addition to a 13-megapixel f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle camera and an 8-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto lens with 2X zoom.
Samsung Galaxy A80
Samsung’s Galaxy A80 is one of the coolest phones we’ve seen from the company, thanks to its innovative, pop-up rotating camera. Because of the new motorized module, that 48-megapixel main camera acts as both the rear and selfie camera, so you get the same quality of photos in selfies as well as regular photos.
Samsung has announced that the phone will be arriving in the Philippines around June when it was announced a few months ago, but the company hasn’t officially announced a release date as of yet.
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