Without taking the trouble for RAW, lighting becomes (even more) hugely important. Current smartphones can take excellent photos and even video. The degree is such that at least a few ultra-low budget indie films have used the tech for film making, in part or whole. In still shots it's simpler, but check your light sources, do multiple shots of various angles, and always vet/edit in high res. Even slight angle changes can completely change a look as well as the clarity, so I often take ten or twenty shots to get one I'm satisfied with.
Just my advice, if you want to avoid a standalone camera setup. Hope it helps!
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