It’s that time again. You need a new phone. Maybe your screen cracked. Maybe it fell out of your pocket at a concert. Maybe you’re just ready for an upgrade.
But your situation is slightly different than the average person’s. You’re trying to grow your vlog and a your phone has become a vital device in helping you create quality content.
Vlogging is a creative and social expedition that can easily run your bank account dry. From expensive cameras to almost necessary accessories like tripods, external mics, and even light setups to make your vlog look professional, the costs can skyrocket easier and much quicker than expected. However, vlogging doesn’t have to drain your bank account if you don’t want it to.
Almost all of us have smartphones. Smartphones in 2019 are smarter and more advanced than ever, many of them containing the same technology and specs as some sophisticated DSLR cameras.
Our list of the best smartphones with a camera includes a rich variety of brands, price points and specialties. Read on to discover the best camera phone for your needs and budget…
The best smartphones for vlogging in 2019
01. Google Pixel 3
Release date: November 2018 | Rear camera: 12.2MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8 | Autofocus type: Phase detection and laser | Weight: 148g | Dimensions: 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9mm | Storage: 64/128GB.
02. Huawei P20 Pro
Runner up to the best camera phone crown
Release date: April 2018 | Rear camera: 40MP + 20MP + 8MP | Front camera: 24MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8, f/1.6, f/2.4 | Autofocus type: Phase detection and laser | Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 155 x 73.9 x 7.8mm | Storage: 128GB.
03. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The best camera phone in a Samsung phone.
Release date: March 2018 | Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.5-2.4, f/2.4 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | Storage: 64/128/256GB + microSD.
04. iPhone XS
The best Apple camera phone.
Release date: September 2018 | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 7MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8 and f/2.4 | Autofocus type: Focus pixels (i.e. Phase detection) | Weight: 177g | Dimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm | Storage: 64/256/512GB.
05. Google Pixel 2
A more affordable Android camera phone option.
Release date: October 2017 | Rear camera: 12.2MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8 | Autofocus type: Phase detection and laser | Weight: 143g | Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8mm | Storage: 64/128GB.
06 Moto G6
Runner up best budget camera phone.
Release date: April 2018 | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: No | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 167g | Dimensions: 1453.8 x 72.3 x 8.3mm | Storage: 64GB.
07. Honor View 20
The one with 48MP and a punch hole.
Release date: January 2019 | Rear camera: 48MP + 3D cam | Front camera: 25MP | OIS: No | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1mm | Storage: 256GB.
08. Samsung Galaxy S8
The best camera phone for selfies.
Release date: April 2017 | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.7 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 155g | Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm | Storage: 64GB.
09. iPhone 8
An excellent Apple camera smartphone – for less.
Release date: October 2017 | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 7MP | OIS: Yes | Rear camera aperture: f/1.8 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 148g | Dimensions: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm | Storage: 64/256GB.
10. Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus
The best cheap camera phone.
Release date: November 2016 | Rear camera: 16MP | Front camera: 8MP | OIS: No | Rear camera aperture: f/1.9 | Autofocus type: Phase detection | Weight: 155g | Dimensions: 143.7 x 71.9 x 8.6mm | Weight: 155g | Storage: 32GB.
One of the benefits of using your smartphone to vlog is that it’s always with you. DSLRs can take up quite a bit of carrying space, and even thin mirrorless cameras will need a separate pocket to carry.
Whichever smartphone you choose in the end, you will need a selfie stick.
After these two cheap add-ons and a fast micro SD for 4k recording with a decent storage, you will be good to go to start vlogging with your phone.
There are other excellent phones are the market and some of those could better fit your vlogging needs, especially for niche bloggers who want very specific features and functions. In the end, it’s worth the time and effort that a little research requires.
Source – creativebloq.com
