Mid-range smartphones with 4K video recording
The mid-range smartphones launching this year can put high-end smartphones to shame, considering the feature set they boast of. That includes high refresh rate displays, AMOLED panels, high-resolution multi-camera setups both on the front and back, and the ability to shoot 4K videos at a smooth 60 frames per second. Here the best of the lot.
Samsung Galaxy M31s
The Samsung Galaxy M31s is a good option for content creators who are just getting started, as it’s an affordable smartphone that offers good features. For starters, it supports 4K recording so that you can record smooth, high-resolution videos. The device has a quad-camera setup that includes 64MP + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP depth + 5MP macro camera lenses. It also has a 32MP front camera for selfies. The device runs on 6GB RAM and offers 128GB of storage space. This can be expanded to 512GB with an SD card. It has a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen with a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and AMOLED display.
Realme X
The Realme X comes with a 48+5MP dual rear camera setup that has features such as bokeh mode, slow-mo video, chroma boost and 4K recording. It also has a 16MP front camera that should take clear selfies. This device has a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 AIE octa-core processor, Adreno 616, 4GB RAM, and 128GB storage space. You should be able to watch your content clearly on the 6.53-inch AMOLED display with 1080×2340 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 9 and has a 3765mAh battery capacity.
Vivo V19
The Vivo V19 is another good option for creators as its quad-camera setup offers a range of innovative features that might help spice up your social media feed. For starters, it has a 48+8+2+2MP AI Quad camera with super night mode, ultra-stable video, art portrait video, super macro, bokeh portrait, and 4K recording. The 32MP+8MP front-facing camera can deliver decent pictures in low light settings. The device has an 8GB RAM with a 128GB internal memory that is expandable up to 512GB, letting you store all those editing apps and software. It runs on a 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE octa-core processor so you can expect the device to work smoothly. It also has a 4500mAh battery capacity.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max offers a big screen and a large camera sensor at the back. Powered by the new Snapdragon 720, the Note 9 Pro Max is good for multitasking, watching movies and playing games. There’s also a 64MP quad-camera setup at the back that’s vastly improved from its predecessor. This time, Xiaomi offers the ability to shoot stabilised 4K videos at 60FPS with EIS and machine learning. The Note 9 Pro also comes with a large 5000mAh battery with support for fast 30W charging.
Kajoli Anand Puri
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