Mobile phone photography enthusiast

Now we have entered the last few weeks of 202 1, and many flagship mobile phones have been launched this year, and their cameras are constantly improving. The shooting quality of smart phones has made great progress. The 202 1 mid-range mobile phone is equipped with a10.8 megapixel camera, and various shooting modes such as celestial photography are added to the camera of the smart phone. Even Google decided to give up the 6-series camera with 654.38+0.2 million pixels after many years.

Despite these improvements, we still need to wait for more changes and improvements in the future. But what changes should we expect next year? In this article, we will show you the upgrade and change trend of smartphone cameras in 2022.

1, improve the quality of the camera under the screen.

Thanks to ZTE, the first commercial mobile phone with a selfie camera under the screen was released in 2020. In 20021year, ZTE introduced the second generation technology of axon 30, and Xiaomi Mix 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 were also equipped with self-timer cameras under the display screen.

Although these mobile phones add camera technology under the screen, they still can't meet the needs of users. Generally speaking, their shooting quality is acceptable in daytime, but they still can't compete with standard and traditional cameras in poor lighting conditions. In addition to the low shooting quality, the position of the selfie camera on the screen also reduces the quality of the screen, because the quality of this part of the screen is different from other parts.

It is expected that more mobile phones will be equipped with this technology next year, and we expect that the shooting quality will be further improved. In addition to using better sensors and screen changes, these cameras will also use new and more effective algorithms. It is reported that some conventional flagship mobile phones, such as Xiaomi 12 series or its highest version, may install self-timer cameras under the screen, but Samsung Galaxy S22 series may not adopt this technology.

2. Movie and video recording on 2.Android phone

One of the most important functions of Apple's iPhone 13 series cameras is the movie video mode, which allows users to use portrait mode more intelligently and effectively. Although portrait shooting is not a new technology, we have seen this function on Huawei and Samsung mobile phones in the past, but Apple has taken a different approach. Cupertinos can use autofocus to recognize faces, track objects and so on.

Considering that the functions of iphone and Android phones will learn from each other, we expect that some Android phones will add movie and video modes in 2022, and all flagship Android phones may be equipped with the same mode by 2023. In the past, iPhone's 3D touch and other functions have been cited by Android phones, so we decided that the flagship Android phone in 2022 will join the video mode of iPhone 13 series.

3.RGBW camera

In 20 15, Huawei launched P8, and we saw the RGBW sensor added to the smartphone for the first time. Since then, Oppo has continued to develop in this direction, and launched mobile phones equipped with this sensor on 20 15 and 20 18.

Ordinary camera sensors have color filters with red, green and blue sub-pixels, but RGBW sensors also add white sub-pixels. By adding this new subpixel, we can absorb better light and produce less noise.

Oppo and Vivo will also use RGBW camera sensors in future mobile phones, and we expect that they will release mobile phones equipped with RGBW camera sensors in 2022. Of course, Oppo said that it will launch a commercial mobile phone equipped with this sensor in the fourth quarter of 20021,and Vivo also announced that it will launch this mobile phone in 20021. These sensors will provide users with higher quality than the RYB sensors seen on Huawei mobile phones.

In addition to domestic companies, Samsung's next-generation flagship will also join this sensor. It is said that the Galaxy S22 series is equipped with a 50 megapixel RGBW camera. Even if Samsung doesn't add this sensor to the Galaxy S22 series, it is possible to launch several mobile phones with RGBW sensors next year.

4. Improved camera jitter performance

Over the years, flagship and even high-end mobile phones have been equipped with optical image stabilization system (OIS), which can be traced back to Lumia 920. But at the same time, in recent years, several companies have taken other measures to improve the shooting quality. For example, Vivo turned to micro-frame anti-shake technology, while Apple used displacement sensor vibration technology.

Vivo micro-frame technology is expected to continue to improve next year. Of course, Samsung's Galaxy A series mid-range phones also have optical image stabilization. At the same time, Oppo also demonstrated the five-axis anti-shake technology that will be launched early next year. Generally speaking, OIS technology on the flagship will perform better in 2022, and the standard version will be adopted.

5. Variable telephoto camera

Sony made an important technical breakthrough on 202 1, and launched a smart phone with a variable telephoto camera. Both Xperia 1 brand 3 and Xperia 5 brand 3 have this function, so users and mobile phone manufacturers can achieve high-quality zoom function without two telephoto cameras.

Traditional telephoto and periscope cameras have fixed zoom factors, and the hybrid zoom between them is realized by software. But Sony has taken a different approach, using a telephoto camera in its flagship mobile phone, which can provide you with 2.9 times and 4.4 times optical zoom.

Of course, this design also has a problem, that is, it depends on the mixed scaling of various scaling factors. However, it provides higher quality and flexibility than traditional telephoto or periscope cameras.

We expect Sony to continue to improve this technology in 2022, and there is another company involved in this field, that is Oppo. Oppo launched a modular continuous optical zoom this year, which can move smoothly between 3.3 times and 7 times optical zoom, enabling users to shoot. In 2022, we may see more mobile phone brands using this technology.

6. Improved 8K video quality

8K video recording first entered the field of smart phones in 20 19, and Red Magic 3 followed this trend, although its 8K video shooting ability per second 15 frames was disappointing. Fortunately, in 2020, thanks to Snapdragon 865 chip, the quality of 8K video on smart phones has been greatly improved. We have seen the support of 30 frames per second for 8K video, and this trend will continue in 202 1.

We expect that the quality of 8K video will also improve in 2022. Although it is still too early to support 60 frames per second of 8K video recording, we may see higher quality, such as the flagship mobile phone supporting 8K HDR video recording and better jitter quality in 8K video.

7. Dedicated imaging chip

Smartphones usually rely on the image signal processor (ISP) on the chipset to process images. For example, mobile phones equipped with Snapdragon chips usually use spectrum ISPs. But 202 1, some brands switched to their own ISP.

Xiaomi Mix Fold and Vivo X70 Pro Plus use dedicated ISP instead of Snapdragon imaging chip. Xiaomi claims that its ISP has higher quality, better autofocus performance, and stronger white balance and autofocus function in low light conditions. Vivo also said that ISP can reduce noise and be more energy efficient.

This is not the first time we have used a dedicated imaging chip in a smart phone. Since 20 17, Google's flagship mobile phone has been using proprietary silicon imaging technology to improve the chip in the pixel 6 series. This method is expected to continue to develop next year, and we will see the use of newer and higher-quality dedicated ISPs to improve the quality of image processing.

8. Delete objects from images quickly and intelligently.

The cameras of Google Pixel 6 series phones have interesting functions, and one of the most important functions is the magic eraser. Like Samsung and Huawei, Google provides users with the function of deleting objects and portraits. You can delete them from the scene. Google first introduced this feature in 20 15, and added it to its released mobile phone in 20021year.

As Google enters this field, Xiaomi, Oppo and Yijia are expected to add automatic smart portrait deletion function to smartphones next year. In 20 19, Google added celestial photography to its mobile phone, followed by Riley and Vivo. So we have reason to believe that this interesting feature will appear on other mobile phones.

Pixel 6 series phones also have functions such as motion mode and facial blur elimination, and other brands of smartphones may be equipped with these functions next year.

What do you think of this list? Do we need to wait for other functions that are not in the list? Share your views with us and other users.

In 2022, the focus of people's use of devices has completely shifted, from large computing devices (PCs and laptops) to powerful smart phones, such as 12 GB RAM plus 8 or Samsung using its DEX technology to turn your mobile phone into a PC. Computers and laptops are rapidly being replaced by high-performance smartphones with super computing power; We can do a lot of work now without turning on the laptop. Responsive website design and applications make the Internet a good place for mobile applications. Mobile phone is no longer just a way of communication, it is used to do more things, which was unique in the past.

It is reported that in 2022, mobile phones will be equipped with larger cameras. We already have several mobile phones equipped with 108 MP camera sensors, and it is likely that we will launch mobile phones equipped with as many as 192 MP cameras in the next few months. Xiaomi 12 Ultra may be one of the first mobile phones to provide such a large camera sensor. Sony Xperia Pro-I will use the same 1 inch sensor as some of Sony's special cameras, which will undoubtedly excite photographers.

1, seamless connection (5G)

5G is a big event, and we will see more mobile phones with 5G function. 202 1 The new mobile phone will support 5G network, and the data speed is extremely fast.

2. Excellent spare battery and fast charging.

Battery life is probably the weak link of smart phone technology. A high pixel resolution screen (four times HD) and a more power-consuming processor can hardly last a day.

We need a compact battery, which can be used for 3-4 days at a time, and it should be more compact than the current battery.

Although there are mobile phones with 65W charging function now, there will be more fast charging mobile phones in 2022. In addition, fast wireless charging will become the standard of flagship equipment.

3, 4K borderless screen

Sony already has a 4K-screen smartphone Sony Xperia Z5, and the world's highest 806 PPI 4K-screen mobile phone has also appeared. Due to the limitation of battery life, 4K screens are not popular, but the improvement of battery storage can make 4K screens popular.

4. Artificial intelligence

With the help of Google Assist and Siri, Apple and Google are trying to introduce more artificial intelligence into mobile phones.

The speech recognition and context understanding of assistants are improving, and we can expect more powerful speech assistants based on artificial intelligence in the next few years.

6. Virtual reality

Due to the low adoption rate of technology, virtual reality takes a back seat. In the next few years, there will be more 3D content, videos, images and games to make virtual reality technology popular.

Are you satisfied with the improvement and change of the smartphone camera mentioned above in 2022? Welcome to express your opinions in the discussion forum!