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You told us: You care about camera sensor size on phones (with caveats)
August 04, 2025
Smartphone cameras are all generally good these days, with software taking on an increasingly important role in delivering good results. But hardware is another important part of the equation, with camera sensor size also playing a role.
But doAndroid Authorityreaders actually care about the size of a phone’s camera sensor? We conducted a poll to find out, and here’s how you voted.
Do you care about camera sensor size on smartphones?
Our poll was published on October 26, accruing almost 1,800 votes as of writing. And the winning choice by a large margin was “yes,” as over 70% of respondents said they do care about camera sensor size on phones.
It’s worth noting that a large camera sensor has plenty of benefits on paper, such as improved light capture (important for low-light shots) and better dynamic range. So we’re not quite surprised to see people choose this option.
It’s also interesting that some readers who chose this option acknowledged that a large sensor wasn’t automatically better and that results are ultimately what matter.
Meanwhile, just under 30% of voters said they didn’t care about camera sensor size on phones. Some comments point to issues like shallow depth of field and the fact that many people simply use their phone cameras for social media. It’s also worth noting that larger sensors also result in camera bumps, so this could be a reason for people to not care about sensor size too.
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