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Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: video stabilization comparison

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Video stabilization has been a marquee feature of flagship phones: more affordable devices simply don't get it and video that's recorded on such phones - even in 4K - looks terribly jittery and often borders with the unusable.

That's why we look at two of the best phones out there: the Apple iPhone 8 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to see which one does better in terms of video stabilization.

Both phones support a dual camera system on their back with a main, wide-angle camera and a secondary, tentatively called 'telephoto' lens that allows a 2x optical zoom. The main camera on both has optical image stabilization (OIS), while the secondary tele lens only has OIS on the Note 8.

Here are the full camera specs:

Camera SpecsApple
iPhone 8 Plus		Samsung
Galaxy Note 8
Rear Camera 112MP12MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal distance28 mm26 mm
Optical Image
Stabilization		YesYes
Rear Camera 212MP12MP
Aperturef/2.8f/2.4
Focal distance56 mm52 mm
Optical Image
Stabilization		NoYes

Does this make a difference?

Take a look at the video right above and see for yourselves.
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Victor Hristov Mobile Tech Review Journalist
Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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