If you’re looking for phones that excel at video recording and vlogging, you need evaluate a variety of characteristics. High priorities in determining a device expert on video quality include sensor size, resolution, high frame rates, optical image stabilisation (OIS), a strong chipset, a dedicated image processing chip, and manual controls.
A high-quality front-facing camera can be useful for those who enjoy vlogging, which has been increasingly popular in recent years. In 2024, top smartphones will include remarkable video recording capabilities such as 8K resolution, high frame rates, better HDR, and theatrical effects.
Here are the best phones for videography this year:
iPhone 15 Pro Max
The iPhone 15 Pro Max excels in video recording, supporting up to 60fps 4K footage. Its Cinematic mode supports 4K HDR recording at 30fps, while the Action mode, similar to a gimbal, improves stabilisation for fast-moving scenes like as sports. It also supports 1080p slow-motion recording at 120 or 240 fps. Other features include OIS, ProRes, time-lapse, and Dolby Vision HDR.
iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro has identical videography features as the Pro Max, including 60fps 4K footage, Cinematic mode, and Action mode. Despite being slightly more cheap and having a smaller display and battery, it has the same back camera system as the Pro Max, resulting in equivalent video performance.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Galaxy S24 Ultra supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second. It features OIS, portrait videography, dual recording with front and back cameras, focussing while recording, 10-bit HDR, and 60fps 4K recording with the selfie camera.
AI Frame Rate Conversion (AI FRC) technology converts conventional 24fps HD recordings into smooth 60fps UHD slow-motion clips, and 240fps Full HD footage can be pushed to 120fps UHD slow-motion for dramatic effects.
Vivo X100 Pro
The Vivo X100 Pro has three 50MP rear cameras capable of capturing 4K video at 60 frames per second. Its main camera is capable of shooting 8K films at 30 frames per second and 4K cinematic portrait videos. Notably, it is the only phone on this list featuring a one-inch Sony IMX989 sensor, which allows for good video capture even in low light. The in-house Vivo V3 chip also improves superior portrait videography.
OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 12 can record 4K video at 60fps and 8K video at 24fps. It supports 4K HDR video with Dolby Vision at 30fps, as well as 1080p slow-motion films, dual view (recording with both front and rear cameras), time-lapse, and Pro mode for extra control.
