Google Pixel 3 is touted as the best smartphone camera these days – we certainly thought so – however, DxOMark begs to differ. The camera ratings website has declared iPhone XR as the best single-camera smartphone. This is certainly a major feat for the iPhone XR that had earlier been bashed for its less-than-full-HD display and hefty pricing.
Talking about portraits, the performance is not the best. The device only relies on Apple’s software algorithms for bokeh and zoom effects and they’re not up to the mark when compared to the company’s flagships. Check out some camera samples right here:
DxOMark further adds that iPhone XR has the perfect balance between noise suppression and detail preservation This gives us the reality check, showing how a single lens backed by strong software can help capture some stunning pictures and you don’t need to add four cameras to a phone.
