The best phone cameras for selfie videos

09 February 2018
You can imagine we have a ton of phones lying around at the office. You'd think then it would be easy enough to pick up just the right one for any given task at any given time. Ah, but selfie videos? Has anybody looked into which phone is the best for vlogging? We are not quite sure, but we’re sure it’s not us. Well, about time we fix this.

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AnonD-468012, 11 Feb 2018g6 = sony imx 258 v30 = sony imx 351V30 also uses 258 in rear cameras

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    • Kin
    • 11 Feb 2018

    LG superfan, 10 Feb 2018Both use same sensor with different resolution and pixel sizeg6 = sony imx 258
    v30 = sony imx 351

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      • AnonD-736637
      • 6P9
      • 11 Feb 2018

      No XZ1, which undoubtedly has a very capable front cam?

        Anonymous, 10 Feb 2018V30 does not have same sensor of G6. V30 uses 16MP, 1.0 m... moreBoth use same sensor with different resolution and pixel size

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          • Anonymous
          • 8Kf
          • 10 Feb 2018

          LG superfan, 10 Feb 2018Nokia 8 main camera's sensor is.of.mid range quality and is... moreV30 does not have same sensor of G6.
          V30 uses 16MP, 1.0 micron
          G6 has 13MP, 1.12 micron

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            • Anonymous
            • vjw
            • 10 Feb 2018

            I don't have to read the comments to know that they will be dominated by the Xperia fans. They didn't disappoint, as always.

              Tann Hauser, 10 Feb 2018AFAIK, as much as video is concerned, most important things... moreIf there was some hi quality 4K output(besides that in n8) it would be definitely better, at least for video calls. Same with fov, 120degree fov is better because its more natural to see from phone as in reality, not tele like cut(based on human vision), it feels more real.

                AnonD-731491, 10 Feb 2018Yes xperia phones have best video selfies https://youtu.be... moreIndeed, it excells in selfie quality and features, especially in video recording.
                So strange it didnt make it to this "best" list, as all these are just not that good at it.

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                  • Mario
                  • vV5
                  • 10 Feb 2018

                  For me personally, Sony Xperia XZP is 1 of the best for selfie.. The front camera is very good and capable..

                    Best video selfie camera?
                    Yeah yeah Nokia 8 records 4K videos on the front, which is very impressive. The question is, for how long?
                    XZ Premium recorded a near 2-hour continuous 4K video without even overheating. Memory ran out which is why it stopped, but it potentially could record further still.
                    And as far as I know, most of the devices today have a time limit in recording 4K videos. Only the iPhones are worth the contenders, but the mere low resolution just doesn't do it.
                    Did I forgot that Sony's flagship camera phones have 5-axis SteadyShot on the front camera, too?

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                      • 10 Feb 2018

                      Tann Hauser, 09 Feb 2018Yup, Xperias have 5axis stabilisation on selfie cameras and... moreYes xperia phones have best video selfies
                      https://youtu.be/aQbfcGgkhXA

                      https://youtu.be/kpqNbTdlY-4

                      https://youtu.be/lrnmFwd0mOU
                      Why do you delete my links? LOL


                        vrvly, 10 Feb 2018Looking at specs of rest, it looks just like software thing... moreNokia 8 main camera's sensor is.of.mid range quality and is used in xiaomi redmi 4 (or.4X) the same sensor is used in G6 and V30

                          Mate 10 look best to me and S8 comes next
                          Surprised to see iPhone X stabilization I was seriously expecting more

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                            • 10 Feb 2018

                            I find it hard to believe the xz premium didn't make the list

                              Voxter, 10 Feb 2018The Nokia 8 takes bad photos in four scenarios, very dark a... moreLooking at specs of rest, it looks just like software thing, maybe update will help or even different app. You cannot however expect other phones to have 4K with update, if used in good lightning its unrivaled, well depends on usage. As all rounder I would definitely want sony, for its big sensors and wide fov. But nokia definitely makes one stop and think about why 4K and stereo is not available in flagships.

                                vrvly, 10 Feb 2018Samsung offers brightest aperture, sony biggest sensor, but... moreAFAIK, as much as video is concerned, most important things to consider are, stabilisation, autofocus, sound recording, resolution. In that order.
                                Resolution is, well, 4k or 1080p make no much difference for blogs and selfie videos, but Selfie cams with no stabilisation, no autofocus, and no stereo recording shouldnt even be on the list.

                                  Samsung offers brightest aperture, sony biggest sensor, but truthfully I like nokia 8 as it offers golden middle way 13mp on f2, and mainly 4K recording(not to mention ozo audio). Only phone I know to offer 4K is essential and its poorly available. 4K and FHD is big difference, same can be told about mono and 3D audio.

                                    The Nokia 8 takes bad photos in four scenarios, very dark against the light and with a lot of noise in low light. It seems that his selfie camera is as bad or worse than his main camera.

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                                      • pHu
                                      • 10 Feb 2018

                                      AnonD-730705, 09 Feb 2018I can see that Nokia 8 has the best details due to that 4k ... moreThe Nokia 8 in at least three situations did horrible dark photos. So, in the line of it's main camera, bad.

                                        Am I the only one here who still find it easier to read the reviews than watch it on video? Well, actually my attention was focused on her face and the way she talk that's why I read the reviews again after watching the video. Hi Angie, you look gorgeous. ;)

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