The 8MP/2MP cameras aren’t there to improve the camera but to make the camera module look like [insert your preferred flagship phone here]. This is usually reflected in our reviews, too ...
The OnePlus 12R, Poco X6 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy M35 all have the dreaded 8MP wide/2MP macro combo, while many of the Motorola G series phones and the Realme GT 6 have an 8MP wide-angle camera ...