The megapixel count is often used as the main benchmark for a phone camera, yet a good photo result is determined by many other factors. This article helps you read photo results more honestly, so you are not misled by a single number.
Look at photos in different conditions
Photos in bright daylight usually look good on almost any phone. So also look at photos taken indoors, at dusk, and of moving subjects. Differences in quality are actually felt most in more difficult conditions.
Note detail, color, and light
Enlarge a photo to see whether its detail is still clear or already looks broken up. Also note whether skin colors look natural, whether bright areas are not too white, and whether dark areas still retain detail.
Video and ease of shooting also matter
Besides photos, note video stability while walking and how fast the camera opens. A camera that is easy to use often produces better photos in real life than a complicated camera that is rarely used optimally.
Note: This article is a general review guide and usage analysis, not the result of hands-on testing of a specific unit.