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Optical image stabilization, or OIS, physically compensates for some camera movement. It can help handheld photos and video, particularly when the main camera uses a longer exposure. It cannot freeze a moving child or guarantee sharp pictures in every situation.
Three OIS-equipped candidates
- Samsung Galaxy A36 5G: Samsung lists OIS for the rear main camera. The front camera is listed without OIS. See the official camera specifications.
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, global version: Xiaomi documents OIS on its 200MP main camera. Other regional versions can use different camera hardware; use the matching product page.
- Motorola edge 60: Motorola describes a 50MP main camera with the Sony LYTIA 700C sensor and OIS on its Spanish product page.
These are feature-based comparison candidates, not a tested quality ranking. Prices vary by country, capacity and condition. The historical 2021 deals for the original OnePlus Nord, OPPO Reno4 5G and Galaxy A52 are no longer a dependable current shopping list.
OIS and EIS solve different problems
Electronic image stabilization, or EIS, processes images or video, often using a crop. A phone can combine EIS with OIS. Read which lens and recording modes support each feature: “stabilized camera” does not mean every lens has optical stabilization.
OIS also does not replace a tripod for difficult long exposures. Keep the phone steady and use an appropriate mode. In low light, movement by the subject can still create blur even when the camera’s own shake is reduced.
Make the purchase comparison broader
Check autofocus, close-focus distance, ultrawide quality, video modes and full-size sample images. Then compare warranty and remaining software support. For a fixed ceiling, see our camera-phone shortlist for a €400 budget. To understand storage for photos and video, read UFS phone-storage differences.