India, Jan. 27 -- Smartphone images today can often look too perfect. Aggressive HDR, overly controlled highlights and shadows, and an ultra-sharp finish can feel almost sterile, something some of us, including me, don't always enjoy.

I've always preferred my photos to be a little imperfect. Not overly flawed, just slightly rough around the edges, much like the good old analogue film days. Highlights that clip a bit, reds that feel slightly grungy, greens that are subtle and easy on the eyes, and images that carry real character. I genuinely miss that look. But given that our phones are now our primary cameras, achieving this aesthetic without heavy editing is nearly impossible.

We're slowly getting there with phones like the Realme GT ...