how can smartphones have 108MP cameras, yet conventional cameras achieve better results with apparently less MP

Question

I get that more MP is better ends up being pure marketing. However I don’t understand why all cameras don’t bring 108 MP sensors or whatever. I’m confused.

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Answer 1

Lens quality plays a huge role in addition to the other points made here. Smartphone lenses have come a looooong way, but they’re still not as sharp as professional lenses created for standalone camera systems.