Android phone for low light photography

[Maciek81]

I'm developing an android app  - for the company that I work for - where first you choose an item from a list and then make photos then the app sends the photos to the server.
I was wondering if someone could recommend me an android phone that has a camera that is good for low light conditions? Like make decent low light photos.

[Alinz]

What are you willing to spend?

 

To be fair, there are so many phones that take good low light photos. Any flagship form the past 3 or so years will do the job. (just check a review before you purchase one)

[porina]

The Pixel phones (including the cheaper A series) and Samsung Galaxy S series have typically done well here. Assuming the subject is not moving, then optical image stabilisation is key. If the subject is moving, then that's a different consideration.

[IC_SubiX]

The newer Sony phones also have good low light performance, but the "auto" mode in the camera-app is not good. (If you need a phone that does not edit the pictures fully automatic)

 

(See MKBHD)

 

2 hours ago, porina said:

The Pixel phones (including the cheaper A series) and Samsung Galaxy S series have typically done well here. Assuming the subject is not moving, then optical image stabilisation is key. If the subject is moving, then that's a different consideration.

Otherwise i also would recommend Pixel phones.

 

[Maciek81]

I was thinking like 600-700usd but above is also an option.
The subject would be static, like a trailer with precast elements on it.
I looked at some of the of the "best low light" articles.
Google pixels where most common in those but could not find a comparison with sample photos.

[saintlouisbagels]

Can you give us a rundown of the situations you'd be using the phone?

 

Are you standing at the side of the road and trying to take pictures of cars driving by?

Pictures of birds or other animals moving around?

 

Or as you taking static pictures of things like a construction site after-hours, some pothole in the road, some street sign, etc?

 

Will these be wide shots at a distance or 'normal' distance shots?

 

I'd honesty just pick any phone (any Pixel phone) and also pick up a portable light from Lume Cube (they make panel lights as well).

[Maciek81]

We take pictures of precast elements that have been loaded on to trucks and are about to leave our outdoor warehouse sometimes very early in the morning.
The area has overhead lights placed around 10m of the ground. Pictures are taken from about a meter away from the subject.
Some elements are 6m long and 3m high and we take a couple pictures of those. We document that there are no major stains and discoloration on the surface of the concrete also points where those elements are secured to the truck.