the iPhone doesn't have the best camera

I'm in an aisle at a Whole Foods Market, testing the difference between shooting a video on the new Samsung Galaxy S10+, and a back-to-back shot on an iPhone.

I'm walking at a slow pace, and the video on the Galaxy practically looks like I have a Steadicam or gimbal attached to it. It's that good. The iPhone is not only shaky, but it's not as wide and crisp as what I picked up on the Galaxy.

Then it hits me: For all the "Shot on an iPhone" advertising and contests from Apple, sorry, the iPhone isn't the best smartphone camera anymore. In my tests of the Galaxy S10+, I found more versatility, steadier video and overall more pleasing results than with recent iPhone models. There are three main lenses on the Galaxy to two on premium iPhones. I'm a photographer. I want to get closer to the action, and I want the ability to go wide without having to plug an accessory lens on the phone. I like the versatility of having three main choices at my disposal, versus one on the Google Pixel and 2 on the iPhone.

On the main Galaxy camera, Samsung offers a 13mm superwide, 26mm wide angle and 52mm for portraits, similar to what Apple has on the Plus versions for its "telephoto" lens. (There are also two lenses for Selfie mode, one normal, the other wider, to fit more people into the shot.)
The third ultra-wide lens is like having a GoPro on your phone. It's a little wacky, a little distorted, but it does the job, especially in video, where the wider shots help in movement when the camera soars. Plus, if you visit a place like the Grand Canyon or Zion National Park, you will really appreciate the extra reach. (However, a GoPro still has its place, and you're not going to attach a Galaxy to a bike helmet or surfboard.)

Take a look at the videos below, which show the image stabilization of the two phones. Admittedly, we are walking down the street for these shots, which are a camera shake magnet, but you'll see that the S10+ is steadier. Where the Galaxy doesn't compare too well to the iPhone is in gimmicks and tricks. Apple has very easy-to-understand photo tools. Beyond Pano, Slow Motion and Time Lapse, there's "Portrait Mode," to add blur to the background and Live mode, which gives you a snippet of video with your photo.

From there, you get the best iOS software trick, making water flow in a "Long Exposure." This is unique to iOS, and if it can be copied on Android, I haven't found a way. For an example, look below. https://www.ttspy.com/live-phone-screening-for-parental-control.html