I suggest you stay out of this conversation as you obviously know nothing about it, and still keep insisting those pictures you posted were legit.The only person arguing for or against that point is you.
Your arguments make as much sense as arguing that the paint brushes used by Turner weren't as good as the brushes available today, ergo, his paintings can't be as good as a modern painting.
Some war zone in the back of beyond where image quality is not the top priority, is not exactly the same as a wedding or interior or portrait shoot, anything else that the majority of pro photographers earn their money from.Yet it still rubbishes your claim that a pro wouldn't use a smartphone on assignment! You get pwned without even trying these days.
You just made a fool of yourself posting that. Not only was it a different person, he isn't even the same nationality!