Best low light camera: Galaxy S8 vs Google Pixel vs LG G6 vs iPhone 7

Low-light performance has not traditionally been among the strongest suits of smartphone cameras. However, with the wider adoption of OIS (optical image stabilization) over the past couple of years, and thanks to the great advances in camera software that we've recently witnessed, smartphones are becoming ever more capable of coping with less-than-optimal light conditions.


Whether it's taking a spontaneous picture in the streets late at night, or shooting in the minutes just after the sunset, getting sharp, noise-free photos with your pocket camera—err, smartphone—is much, much easier than it ever was! Why and how that came to be, we will be discussing in short later on, but first, let's introduce the four contenders that will take part in this comparison, the current top smartphone cameras on the market: the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Google Pixel, the LG G6, and the iPhone 7.

All four may be great choices for shooting during the day—well, some may be better than others—but how do they perform in less-than-optimal light conditions? That's what we're about to find out!