1 in 2 smartphones globally now have cameras with 50MP resolution: Report

More than 50 per cent of the smartphones shipped during the second quarter this year had cameras with 50MP resolution, as average primary camera resolution of smartphones doubled from 27MP in Q2 2020 to reach the highest-ever level of 54MP, according to a report.

The gradual growth can be attributed to persistent consumer preference for improved cameras.

Over the years, there has been a shift in the number of rear cameras as well, according to Counterpoint Research. To meet these expectations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have continued to focus on camera innovation and adoption of higher resolutions.