Heres what you’re able to look forward to from phone cameras in the coming year.

We also saw three cameras on theLG V40and the Samsung A7.

Heck, Samsung actually went a step ahead and later slapped four cameras on the back of theGalaxy A9.

What to expect from smartphone cameras in 2019

Of course, more lenses dont immediately equate to better performance.

Im looking at you, Samsung.

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Samsung slapped four cameras on the Galaxy A9. Too bad they’re all terrible.

Weve already seen plenty of pictures ofNokias rumored phone with five rear cameras.

However, users wont just be wooed by that.

Also, it looks like were entering the megapixel race, again (Whats this?

An example of the Google Pixel 3’s Night Sight feature in action

).Honor and Xiaomiboth have announced that theyll release phones with a 48-megapixel camera on the back next year.

Also, it looks like were entering the megapixel race, again (Whats this, 2011?

).HonorandXiaomiare both releasing phones with 48-megapixel cameras next year, for some reason.

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From there, premium phone makers began using AI to process multiple images and deliver better results than before.

But in many cases, AI processing is too aggressive, leading to less-than-stellar shots.

Hopefully, 2019 will see many computational photography techniques refined.

Honor’s View20 features a 48-megapixel rear camera

The Cupertino company will likely fine-tune its algorithm for better low-light capabilities and more vibrant results.

Meanwhile, its Night Sight feature could be enhanced for even cleaner shots in low-light conditions.

We will commercialize high-quality 3D sensing solutions for Android-based smartphones and mobile devices.

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Improved 3D imaging also means we can expect to see AR apps that go beyond animated emoji and stickers.

Additionally, users might be able to capture real-life objects and turn them into virtual 3D objects.

And this year, Apple offered stereo audio capture in videos on the new iPhones.

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Samsungsnew Exynos chip supports shooting videos in 8K resolution at 30 fps, and 4K videos at 150 fps.

That could certainly come in handy for folks who shoot vertical video on IGTV and TikTok a lot.

Itll click amazing daylight photos, better portrait shots, and much better low-light photos.

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Additionally, itll click 3D pictures, let you experience the AR world, and shoot shake-free videos.

We cant wait to test the devices in the next year.

That’s one heck of a mixed bag.

He likes to say “Bleh.

That’s one heck of a mixed bag.

He likes to say “Bleh.”

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