Phone photography has never been better than it is right now. A blend of manufacturing partnerships with photography legends and AI-powered computational photography make it easier than ever to snap incredible images without needing a camera.
It's not just a one off either. Most of the best phones on the market today have a camera that is capable of creating stunning imagery. The Google Pixel 7 Pro uses powerful AI-processing to remove grain from zoomed in shots. Elsewhere, the recently released Xiaomi 13 Pro packs a huge one-inch sensor into a camera co-engineered with Leica, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra uses their in-house Isocell HP2 200MP main sensor for incredible detail.
However, it can also be folded over into a more central location, with a pop-out tripod stand. That will be useful for longer exposures or night photography, but could also make for a great entertainment station – pop out the legs and you've got hands free viewing.
It can also function as a vertical stand in its' regular right-hand side configuration, thanks to the grippy section. That is shown holding the phone upright, although I'd be slightly more worried about it like that.
You can't mount a professional lens onto the Galaxy S23, but I still see a lot of value in this. It will make it much more comfortable to take photos on longer sessions, and has added value as a stand. Would you keep it on there all the time? Maybe not, but it would be handy for photography lovers to have on hand, just in case.
