Adeyemi Matthew 


Smartphones are available with a variety of specifications, including advanced lenses, increased megapixel counts, and improved zoom functionalities. These attributes provide photography enthusiasts with new opportunities to take remarkable images. Companies such as Apple and Samsung have consistently set high standards for image quality and zoom performance. Nevertheless, the competition is intensifying with the emergence of brands like Vivo, OnePlus, and Xiaomi. Even as established players in the industry, these brands continue to captivate users with their capacity to generate photographs worthy of sharing.

When selecting a smartphone for exceptional video recording and vlogging capabilities, it is essential to evaluate specific features that contribute to superior video quality.

Key considerations include sensor size, resolution, high frame rates, optical image stabilization (OIS), a powerful chipset, a dedicated image processing chip, and manual controls. These features are paramount in determining a device’s expertise in video production.

Individuals involved in the rapidly growing field of vlogging may find it beneficial to possess a high-quality front-facing camera on their smartphones. In 2024, leading smartphone manufacturers are expected to offer exceptional video recording capabilities, including 8K resolution, increased frame rates, enhanced HDR technology, and cinematic effects.

Here are the leading mobile devices for videography in the year


1. iPhone 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 Pro Max boasts exceptional video recording capabilities, supporting up to 60 frames per second (fps) in 4K resolution. Its Cinematic mode enables 4K HDR recording at 30 fps, while the Action mode, similar to a gimbal, provides enhanced stabilization for dynamic scenes such as sports. Additionally, it offers 1080p slow-motion recording at 120 fps or 240 fps. Other notable features include Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), ProRes, time-lapse, and HDR with Dolby Vision.

With a sophisticated fusion of hardware and software, the cutting-edge camera systems on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max effectively provide the functionality of seven professional lenses, all empowered by the A17 Pro. Leveraging the capabilities of computational photography, the 48MP Main camera, exclusively designed for the Pro series, offers users enhanced versatility with a new 24MP super-high-resolution default setting, delivering exceptional image quality while maintaining a manageable file size for efficient storage and sharing. The Main camera enables users to seamlessly switch between three commonly used focal lengths – 24 mm, 28 mm, and 35 mm – and even designate one as their preferred default. In addition to supporting 48MP ProRAW, the Main camera also accommodates 48MP HEIF images, providing four times the resolution.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max boasts an unprecedented optical zoom capability for an iPhone, reaching 5x at 120 mm. This feature is ideal for capturing close-ups, wildlife photography, and distant action shots. The Telephoto camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max incorporates an innovative tetraprism design, combining optical image stabilization and autofocus with a 3D sensor-shift module. This represents Apple's most advanced stabilization system to date.


2. iPhone 15 Pro

The iPhone 15 Pro offers a range of videography capabilities comparable to the Pro Max, including 60fps 4K video, Cinematic mode, and Action mode. While it has a smaller display and battery, it shares the same rear camera setup, ensuring similar video performance to the Pro Max.

The iPhone 15 Pro is equipped with a versatile 3x Telephoto camera, enabling users to capture distant subjects with exceptional clarity and detail.


3. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Galaxy S24 Ultra offers impressive video recording capabilities, supporting up to 30 frames per second (fps) in 8K resolution. It is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS), portrait videography, dual recording with front and rear cameras, autofocus during recording, 10-bit HDR, and 60fps 4K recording with the selfie camera. Additionally, the device features AI Frame Rate Conversion (AI FRC) technology, which enables the conversion of standard 24fps HD videos into smooth 60fps UHD slow-motion clips. Furthermore, it can enhance 240fps Full HD footage to 120fps UHD slow-motion for captivating visual effects.


4. Vivo X100 Pro

The Vivo X100 Pro is equipped with a triple 50MP rear camera system capable of capturing up to 60fps 4K video. The primary camera can record 30fps 8K videos and 4K cinematic portrait videos. It is the only device on this list to feature a one-inch Sony IMX989 sensor, ensuring exceptional video quality even in low-light conditions. Additionally, the Vivo V3 chip enhances advanced portrait videography capabilities.


5. OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 offers a range of video recording capabilities, including 24fps 8K and up to 60fps 4K video recording. It supports 4K HDR video with Dolby Vision at 30fps, as well as features such as 1080p slow-motion videos, dual view (simultaneous recording with front and rear cameras), time-lapse, and Pro mode for advanced control.


Xiaomi14 Ultra

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the flagship device from Xiaomi, was unveiled at MWC in Barcelona in February. It represents the pinnacle of the company’s technological achievements, with no expense spared in its design and construction.

One of the key features of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is its exceptional camera system. It boasts a planet-sized camera island that houses a variety of lenses, including a main camera, ultra-wide angle lens, telephoto lens, and periscope telephoto lens. This versatile camera system supports timed lapse photography and can record videos in 720P 30fps, 1080P 30fps, and 4K 30fps.

Additionally, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra introduces an all-new movie mode that defaults to a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, the industry standard for cinematic productions. This mode also supports cinematic bokeh and automatic focus switching, allowing users to create professional-looking videos with ease.