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Best smartphone for theme park photography/videography

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emmerse2891

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So I need to upgrade/get a new smartphone - I've always had a Samsung, and had an S20 for last 5 years (yes i move on slowly).

And I'm probably at the point where photography is one of the most important features for me. however I also have to be budget conscious so can't really afford over £45 ($55 Dollars) per month on contract!
I'm also somewhat technophobic & ADHD - and tend to use minimal setting changes and editing (although theres potential to learn).

I've whittled my choice down to The Samsung S25 ultra & the Google Pixel pro

Basically on comparisons between the 2 they BOTH have features I want and both have poor features i want to avoid so super confused!

Basically I will be taking both photos and videos (usually short) Stability in those vids is important and my current phone has really declined in quality un this! Also i will be taking pics and vids in lower light environments such as dark rides (so potentially movement AND low light). zoom is also quite important and my current phone is awful for that, capturing moments in dynamic surroundings. Point and click is also important and I will be in dynamic situations were I won't have time to set stuff up - i need photography 'in the moment' and at short notice - if that makes sense!

These photos are mainly for A, social media, B, research (I'm in design - so capturing obscure detail is often important). and just self cataloguing and journaling - so basically it doesn't need to be professional level or anything really advanced!

I understand I won't get everything Im seeking perfectly within one phone - but want to get the 'best possible'.

I also though asking in a theme park group is better than that a general camera chat - as you folks understand what I mean

I'm open to suggestions outside google and Samsung but please be specific as I don't want to confuse myself more i.e. if it's a iPhone - say which model, number etc!

Thanks
 
The Samsung S25 Ultra & Google Pixel 9 Pro would both be good for your needs. I'm probably getting a new phone soon and was researching them recently and I'm pretty sure the Pixel 9 Pro has a slightly better zoom capability than the Samsung (I think). Image stabilization will be very good on both. I don't use a phone for vlogging but a decent quality zoom can come in handy at times so I'm just waiting for a good deal on the Pixel. If you're not bothered about the zoom then just pick whichever one you prefer as they've both got great cameras otherwise.
 
As a lifetime (well, since the smartphone takeover) Android user, the iPhone camera has always been better for real life use, regardless of what the stats say. But the Pixel and S25 are probably the best Android cameras. The Samsung Fold (my current phone is the Fold 5) doesn't quite have as good cameras (the newest one will have the same main camera as the S25 though) but the form factor can be really useful for setting the phone down at different angles and the cover screen means you can see yourself in the frame while still using the main camera aray.
 
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