Consumer Reports Says iPhone X Offers the Best Smartphone Camera

[44267547]

hard to take what they say seriously anymore in fairness.

In fairness, we need a cynic sometime to point out the things we may not want to hear about Apple products and they do that from time to time. I do reference their comparisons and reviews at times. Its just a matter if someone chooses to believe/agree what they post.

 

[bobenhaus]

Consumer reports...horrible... Unless, of course, it’s a positive review...

Yeah wait for all the praises from this forum since Apple is in a positive light for the moment with Consumer Reports.

 

[mi7chy]

Timing is questionable when it's released right after Galaxy S9 announcement and the iPhone X has been out since Nov 2017. Did they touch upon the glaring iPhone camera issues such as slow autofocus, mono sound recording, etc.?

 

[jmgregory1]

Seems to me like Consumer Reports is once again using Apple's name brand to get clicks / views as they try to remain relevant today.

 

[GIZBUG]

Why did they not test the Pixel 2?

asked 4 times already in this thread......

We don't have an answer!

 

[PBz]

8 better than 8+... 7 better than 7+?

6S Plus better than the 7 Plus.

I actually agree with it and have tested it. I actually returned my 7 Plus and went back to the 6S Plus because of how bad the 7 Plus managed certain images, including my kids.. it JACKED skin tones and had major watercolor issues.

 

[Sheza]

Pixel 2 not in the top 10 at all?

 

[B4U]

And they did not even have a Sony phone?
Moving along...

 

[roncron]

Consumer Reports does a good job reviewing cars, power tools, household appliances.

But for reviews on cameras and hi-fi audio equipment, CR is in a bit over its head. For these items, go to sites that specialize in photography and high-end audio equipment.

 

[agsystems]

Timing is questionable when it's released right after Galaxy S9 announcement and the iPhone X has been out since Nov 2017. Did they touch upon the glaring iPhone camera issues such as slow autofocus, mono sound recording, etc.?

that's a horrible/glaring missed on iPhones - they got plenty of horsepower to process stereo - hopefully this is something in their road map.

 

[Jefe's MacAir]

Just more CR click bait. There's more information at YOUR fingertips than CR could replicate even if they accepted advertising.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Seems to me like Consumer Reports is once again using Apple's name brand to get clicks / views as they try to remain relevant today.

They don't sell advertising. As such, clicks & views don't monetize unless someone buys a subscription from them. And they are giving away enough of this particular report for free to see where the iPhones rank vs. the other phones rated, so the "meat" of this particular info does NOT require anyone to spend a nickel.

As to "click bait," the point of click bait is to draw eyeballs to maximize ad revenue and/or sell something. We can imply that 1000 times in this thread- and probably will- but there is no typical point of "baiting" here. If we want to spin "click bait" we should be doing that with all of those other articles- including many pre-release "reviews"- that DO make much of their money on advertising and are thus highly motivated to stay on Apple's good side to get advanced peeks at Apple products to be among the very first with "reviews." Do we scrutinize that kind of press so very hard... even imply stuff with tags like "click bait" and similar? Of course not. Think!

 

[JaySoul]

I own a Pixel 2 XL.

It not being in this Top 10 means the entire list is a joke. Jog on.

 

[fourthtunz]

The differences between these phone cameras are minimal.

 

[Cosmosent]

For Motion Photography, ONLY smartphones with 3 GB or more DRAM are ideal.

 

[44267547]

The differences between these phone cameras are minimal.

I agree. I’m just an average smart phone camera enthusiast, however I think the major smart phone manfctaurers take excellent photo’s, and that includes Apple, Samsung and Google. It’s close in camera quality in comparison with smart phones today.

 

[pbaker103]

iphone 8 ahead of 8 plus? 7 is four spots ahead of 7 plus? pixel 2/xl didnt even make it when it should be top 2? This list is an insult to smartphone cameras...

 

[The Game 161]

I own a Pixel 2 XL.

It not being in this Top 10 means the entire list is a joke. Jog on.

Clearly means they didn’t review it

 

[mi7chy]

The differences between these phone cameras are minimal.

Only when it's well lit. Where they differ a lot is in more challenging conditions such as low light and motion where the competition does better with faster autofocus, better low light sensitivity and processing.

 

[sracer]

jajajajaja -funny - is anyone waiting on CR to review phones to make their purchase?

Yes there are people who use Consumer Reports and factor their reviews into their purchasing decisions. I know it is hip and cool to rag on CR, but some people find them helpful.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

I own a Pixel 2 XL.

It not being in this Top 10 means the entire list is a joke. Jog on.

Or they haven't reviewed it yet?

 

[citysnaps]

I’ve yet to come across a camera that makes good photographs.

OTOH, from time to time, I come across a photographer who does.

 

[s15119]

Apple phones have great cameras. Having said that, CR is really not a trusted resource any more.

 

[gkarris]

Wow, I was expecting the WORST Smartphone Camera for $1000 and the best camera on a budget $150 Samsung...

 

[ssl0408]

I guess they haven’t taken any low light photos. The X takes awful low light photos and it has really ruined my experience with the phone. You either get red eyes or white eyes that are blurry. Apple should be ashamed.