What is Camera: sensor size and OIS?

How much light the sensor collects, and whether it is stabilised.

Short answer

2 MP 'macro' and 'depth' cameras exist to pad the spec sheet. They add nothing.

Camera: sensor size and OIS when buying a smartphone

How much light the sensor collects, and whether it is stabilised.

Why it matters: A 50 MP sensor with OIS beats a 108 MP one without it, especially indoors and at night.

Look for: 2 MP 'macro' and 'depth' cameras exist to pad the spec sheet. They add nothing.

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