More megapixels let a phone crop in without losing detail, which is why a 200 MP sensor can stand in for a zoom lens at 2x to 4x.
What matters more
Sensor size, the lens and the processing. A larger sensor gathers more light, which is what makes night photos clean.
Our take
For most people 50 MP is plenty. If you shoot concerts, kids or pets, the bigger sensors on the Nova X and Pulse 9 Pro are worth it.
