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Last updated: June 3rd, 2020 at 18:05 UTC+02:00
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The big issue with the Galaxy Z Flip's selfie camera is that anyone looking for a smartphone with a strong selfie shooter can easily find a better solution within the Galaxy Z Flip's price range. Mobile photography was never this phone's main selling point, despite the fact that Samsung did make a point in highlighting Flex Mode and Night Hyperlapse in its promos. In practice, the sacrifices Samsung had to make to achieve a beautiful foldable phone with a lower price tag than the original Galaxy Fold can be felt throughout the camera experience.
According to DxOMark experts, selfie stills captured with the Galaxy Z Flip can deliver vivid colors with well-controlled noise outdoors. Exposure is generally accurate, especially when using the screen flash. However, the selfie module's fixed-focus lens can lead to out-of-focus faces at close range, and among other issues, artifacting and inaccurate blurring can pop up in bokeh shots.
The source concluded that the Galaxy Z Flip is actually a better performer in terms of selfie videos thanks to 4K recording, generally good exposure both indoors and outdoors, well-saturated colors, and decent stabilization. However, selfie videos recorded with the Galaxy Z Flip are not without flaws. Low light conditions can create strong noise and poor detail, and white balance errors can occur when filming indoors. Check DxOMark's full Galaxy Z Flip selfie camera review for more details, and check our own Galaxy Z Flip review for a closer look at the phone's overall performance and characteristics.
Mihai is a blogger and column writer at SamMobile. His first Samsung phone was an A800 which took a lot of beating, and a part of him still misses the novelty of the clamshell design. In his free time, he enjoys watching shows, documentaries, and stand-up comedy; listening to music, taking walks, and occasionally playing old(er) video games.
