Reality Check: Can Any Smartphone Actually Record 8K at 60fps?

When scrolling through smartphone spec sheets, it is easy to get swept up in the arms race of ultra-high-definition video. We’ve moved rapidly from 1080p to 4K, and now, 8K video recording is a staple feature on flagship devices from brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo.

Naturally, mobile videographers and tech enthusiasts are asking the next big question: Which phone can record 8K at 60fps?

The short, somewhat surprising answer? Right now, commercially available mainstream smartphones max out their 8K video recording capabilities at 24 or 30 frames per second (fps).

As impressive as modern mobile chips and 200-megapixel sensors are, true 8K video at 60fps is a benchmark that phones have yet to comfortably cross. Here is a breakdown of why this limitation exists, what phones can do, and when we might actually see 8K/60fps in our pockets.

What Smartphones Can Do: The Current State of 8K Mobile Video

While 8K at 60fps remains elusive, 8K at 24fps and 30fps has been a reality in the mobile space for several years, pioneered by Samsung’s Galaxy S-series (starting way back with the Galaxy S20 series) and adopted widely by Chinese powerhouses like Xiaomi and Oppo.

Flagship heavyweights—such as the Samsung Galaxy Ultra line and advanced camera-centric flagships—let you capture crisp, ultra-detailed footage at 7680 x 4320 resolution.