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The festive season in India is in full swing, Navratri is already over and Diwali is just around the corner. This time of year is all about reuniting with family and friends, making memories, and enjoying celebrations. One thing that hasn’t changed is the desire to capture important moments in photos and videos. To help you document your festivities in the best possible way, we have hand-picked a list of 5 smartphones with powerful camera systems that will help you take festival photos.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
If you’re looking for social media-ready photos straight from the camera, with the flexibility of three powerful lenses and equally great selfie capabilities, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the ideal choice. Not only is it packed with the power of Google’s AI, with features like the “Add Me” feature to help with group shots this holiday season, but video capabilities have also been significantly improved. Now, with features like Video Boost and Night Sight video, the gap between iPhone video performance and what Pixel can achieve is closer than ever. That said, Google doesn’t allow you to use the 5x lens in portrait mode, instead relying on the main 1x lens cropped up to 3x, so portrait mode is best. That’s not true. Pixel 9 Pro photos are natural and impactful, with the best dynamic range of any smartphone.
iPhone16 pro
The iPhone 16 Pro remains one of the most reliable shooters in the smartphone world. With this year’s upgrade to an ultra-wide camera and the ability to shoot 4K 120FPS video even with ProRes LOG, the camera system is more sophisticated than ever. The main 48MP lens can be used to capture detailed images with natural colors, while the 5x and 0.5x lenses also offer great detail and the ability to capture ProRaw images. However, those who can benefit from Pro features such as ProRes LOG and ProRaw should opt for the Pro model, but for most users the standard iPhone 16 will be sufficient, so it’s also included in this list. I am.
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iPhone 16/iPhone 16 Plus
For most users, it is better to buy the standard iPhone 16 model, considering that it has most of the features that are important for festive photography. The same portrait mode is available, but there is no option to use the 5x lens. However, since Diwali is often celebrated at night, the phone would automatically switch to the main 1x lens anyway, defeating the purpose (as seen on the Pro model). Images from the 48MP main sensor are almost identical to those from the iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t have access to features like ProRAW, but since few people edit their family photos, it doesn’t hurt in this regard.
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samsung galaxy s24 ultra
If you’re looking for the most versatile camera with a reliable OS, fast performance, and great after-sales support, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is your ideal choice. It features a quad-camera setup not found on the Pixel 9 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro, giving you maximum versatility in focal length. There’s a main 200MP shooter, a 50MP 5x telephoto lens, a 10MP 3x camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.
You can expect solid video performance, great portrait mode, and great zoom shots. Sure, the selfie camera could use some improvement, but overall you can’t beat the S24 Ultra, especially after the recent price drop.
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xiaomi 14 ultra
If you’re a fan of Leica’s color science and are looking for dramatic images this Christmas season, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra could be your best option with a 1-inch sensor at your disposal. It features a triple-camera setup with three 50MP Leica-calibrated shooters, and also the ability to shoot in LOG if you want to try Pro mode. However, we recommend purchasing the Xiaomi 14 Ultra only if you can take full advantage of its features and have prior photography knowledge. It takes some time to learn, but once you master it, it performs better than other smartphones on this list.
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