We believe the iPhone X, Pixel 2 XL, OnePlus 5T, LG V30, Galaxy S8, and the U11 all have the simplest camera interfaces. The LG V30 does seem to have the longest shutter lag, but not by much, and it’s far from a deal-breaker. We found the iPhone X, Pixel 2 XL, and the Note 8 outperform the rest, but it’s a small win the other devices are still incredibly quick. It’s easier to spot shutter lag, which is the delay from when you tap the shutter icon to when the camera captures a shot. Which phones launch the camera app the quickest? It’s impossible to say - all the cameras launch instantly with next to no delay. We found the most convenient and fastest way to launch the camera is with phones that opted for the default Android approach. The iPhone X is simply a swipe to the left from the lock screen.

Alternatively, you can swipe up from the camera icon on the lock screen for both. The Huawei Mate 10 Pro and LG V30 mix it up by requiring you to double tap the volume down key (this is not the default function on the Mate 10 Pro). Most Android phones, including the Pixel 2 XL, Note 8, S8, OnePlus 5T, and the HTC U11, let you double tap the power button to jump into the camera. Comment below to let us know what camera shootouts you want to see next! Camera launch speed and interfaceĪ phone that lets you access the camera quickly is a winner, and we’re happy to say all eight of these phones let you snap in seconds. If you want to see more camera comparisons, check out our smartphone camera shootout series. The test spans a few popular photo categories, but we’ll start first with the camera apps on these smartphones first.

You may like something else, and that’s fine. When we say we like a particular photo the most, that doesn’t mean it’s undisputedly the best. Sometimes there are clear winners, but there are disagreements as well. Identifying the “best” photo is also a very subjective task. Pixel 7 Pro camera test - and it’s not even close The Pixel 7’s best camera trick is coming to the iPhone and all Android phones I tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro cameras.

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