Phones with Genlock: 2 models

What is it?

What is Genlock and what does it do?

Genlock (generator locking) is the broadcast standard that locks the frame timing of several cameras to one clock: every camera records the same frame at the same instant.

Why it matters shows in multi-camera work: without locking, millisecond drifts accumulate between recordings, shots refuse to line up in the edit and lip sync wanders. A phone supporting genlock can be used as an extra camera in a professional multi-camera setup.

Decision table

Genlock Camera Features: which one for what?

The 2 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Apple iPhone 17 Pro81%

Leads for Photo / Video: Apple iPhone 17 Pro82%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max85%

Leads for Daily Use: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max71%

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple
6.9" · A19 Pro · 48 MP
81% 82% 85% 71%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 4x optical zoom
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 4823 mAh battery — top of the pool
- 39 hours of video playback
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
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Apple iPhone 17 ProApple
6.3" · A19 Pro · 48 MP
81% 82% 55% 59%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 4x optical zoom
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market