Hi,
I want to write an Android app which relies heavily on the phone's compass.
I'm looking for a phone with a compass sensor as accurate as possible and low latency/inertia.
Are there any reports on comparisons between different phone models or makers..?
From what I've searched HTC, LG and Huawei phones seem to be good as far as the compass is regarded; HTC uses Asahi Kasei's sensors.
I could find more complaints about Sony's Xperia.
I'm thinking of choosing from HTC, LG, Huawei, Galaxy, ZTE, maybe Xperia but I'd like to know some legitimate opinions first.
I'd appreciate if anyone could share knowledge.
Thanks.
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Hello
How can I see what camera my phone has?
I mean not camera specs but what camera my phone has like if it is a Sony Camera Lens or a Samsung
For example I know my Moto G 2014 has a Samsung branded RAM installed on it.
MariosFFX said:
Hello
How can I see what camera my phone has?
I mean not camera specs but what camera my phone has like if it is a Sony Camera Lens or a Samsung
For example I know my Moto G 2014 has a Samsung branded RAM installed on it.
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You can't see that, even if you pulled out the camera hardware. Some manufacturer print their name/logo on that but not every.
Major manufacturers include Toshiba, Sharp , Nokia,
Sanyo , Samsung , Motorola , Siemens , Sony Mobile, LG Electronics, ST Micro, Sharp , Omnivision, and Aptina (Now
part of ON Semiconductor ).
-If you want to see other hardware information of your phone try 'hardware info' app from play store.
Hope this would be somewhat helpful for you.
You might be able to find the camera specifications in the System in hardware/software information or on the manual of the phone.
hitman-xda said:
You can't see that, even if you pulled out the camera hardware. Some manufacturer print their name/logo on that but not every.
Major manufacturers include Toshiba, Sharp , Nokia,
Sanyo , Samsung , Motorola , Siemens , Sony Mobile, LG Electronics, ST Micro, Sharp , Omnivision, and Aptina (Now
part of ON Semiconductor ).
-If you want to see other hardware information of your phone try 'hardware info' app from play store.
Hope this would be somewhat helpful for you.
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You might be able to find the camera specifications in the System in hardware/software information or on the manual of the phone.
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Yes we can see camera specification on manual but there isn't written hardware manufacturers name like he said about RAM.
Hi Community,
i am really new to smartphone hardware and dont have much knowledge, so sorry if my question is a bit stupid ^^
I am owning an UMI Zero with the Sony IMX214 Exmor 13 MP Camera Sensor. With the original Software this sensor produces so much noise, the pictures really aren`t good.
So i was locking for other devices ( Phone´s / Dashcams ) with exactly the same Sensor. For me it seems like that other devices handle this sensor way better than my Phone.
Also this Sensor should not be bad i`ve read. So i wonder if there is any way to tweak my cam ? I installed a Custom Rom on my Umi and it really feels like pictures are looking much better now.
Also i`ve read ssenssor specifications and saw that this sensor is able to record 4k in 30 fps. Is it possible to unlock this features somehow? Is anyone willed to help / explain me why or why not? Is it more a hardware thing like Digital Analog Conveerters which are used or OP amps which are used in hadrware? Or is there a way
that Software can improve this really much ? Maybe there is a possibility to install another camera driver to my Phone?
PS: I am really sorry if this is the wrong section ! I am pretty new to this forum, if anything is wrong pls tell me !
Thank you very much !
Greetings,
Dom
This is a combined of software and hardware.
Your custom rom ave enhanced the software to limits now if you know a genius then go to haim and get hardware twicked othwrwise this is it man.
You have done what anyone can do.
But if you are mot satisfied then just check the file at this path on android
/system/etc/media_profiles.xml
And if you know what you are doing go ahead amd mood it.
Peace
hello, im think about buying Lenovo P70 which doest have compass and gyroscope sensor... just want to ask, do these sensors is really a must in smartphone or it just okay if is not in the phone... im rarely used compass as i dont know what to use for... or there a lots of apps need to have this sensor to working? i really want to buy this phone but these sensors really confusing me whether it should be in the phone or not... please answer... thx
Although these sensors are becoming more popular in android phones, I do not think most of the apps on the market are using them. Compass and gyro can be used to measure the devices position in 3d space more accurately than the standard accelerometer, but this is not necessary in for example majority of games. If you cannot come up with something that you need these sensors for, they are not necessary. Including these sensors may increase the phones price a little bit, but not by much [citation needed].
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Although these sensors are becoming more popular in android phones, I do not think most of the apps on the market are using them. Compass and gyro can be used to measure the devices position in 3d space more accurately than the standard accelerometer, but this is not necessary in for example majority of games. If you cannot come up with something that you need these sensors for, they are not necessary. Including these sensors may increase the phones price a little bit, but not by much [citation needed].
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thanks for the reply... its helpful:good:
Okay, so I just bought the XZ premium and mostly I am happy with it; the speed is good, screen is nice etc.
However, my friend just got the pixel 2, and holy crap that camera is amazing! Yes it has hardware in order to do the post processing, but as I understand it, that is purely for speed? Technically, other cameras should be able to achieve similar results with software algorithms right? So I went to download the apk for the camera app, and it simply will not function on my xz premium. Can somebody explain to me like I'm 12, why this is the case, and what is stopping us from getting similar results from what should be a superior sensor?
From reading different posts, I understand it has something to do with the camera2api, but I haven't a clue what this is in practical terms, or what steps would need to be taken to get it working.
Thanks!
So things are like this. Google developed some time ago some algorithms that use "black magic" to make the pictures look awesome, even if it's a phone camera. But for the algorithms to work, phones need to have implemented the full support of Camera2 API, which, since Android Lollipop, unlocks new possibilities for developers to work with the camera and have more low level customization options (like focus, ISO, shutter speed, RAW support). Now, our phone supports Camera2 API, but sadly it's not the full implementation of it. What we are missing is RAW support (that is support for our phone to be able to take photos unedited by the post processing algorithms). Because of that, our phone supports only a LIMITED implementation of Camera2 API, not the FULL one. And the HDR+ algorithms that Google Camera uses need FULL Camera2 APi support, especially RAW support. That's the reason why we can't use HDR+ on the XZP (or any Sony phone).
The reason Sony doesn't implement RAW support isn't known. But clues point to the fact that, by implementing RAW support, they think the phones will cannibalize their cameras department. Since Sony is a japanese company, it has japanese mentality, and in Japan many people carry with them their dedicated cameras everyday for taking photos. Sony thinks it will lose that public if they implement a perfect camera in their phones.
Regarding the steps you need, there is nothing you can do to get it working in the stock software, since it's Sony job to implement RAW support in their ROM. You can get Camera2 API support if you unlock your bootloader and install a custom ROM or use Magisk to enable it, but unlocking the bootloader comes with completely new problems.
Thanks, that's a very good overview, and clarifies the dilemma for me!
I'm now going to sign up to the Sony forums and add my voice to the calls to implement the full API. If all the rumours are true I doubt it will make a difference, but if we don't ask, we don't get.
The pixel 2 bokeh effect really is stunning, and its low light post processing performance is incredible. Sony should realise that its dedicated camera business model (for the casual market) is doomed, and start actively converting users before they jump ship.
I wouldn't say the camera department is doomed, just a few months ago, I bought their 180€ WX220, and it's still magnitudes of order better than any smartphone cam, plus comes with 10x optical zoom.
Though for the actual problem, @Artyomska pretty much already said everything. I personally am hoping for some driver updates to add the missing RAW support, either directly from Sony or from some fantastic modders.
Hello everyone,
Smart phone is an indispensable item of every person in today's digital life. Smartphones are integrated with a lot of functions, not merely for making calls. Perhaps the function that many people like the most is the smartphone with the proper camera. The more expensive the phones are, the better and clearer their cameras are. In the past 2020, manufacturers have launched a variety of products. So which phone has the best camera? Is it an Iphone 12 Pro Max?
Thanks everyone.