The Best Camera Smartphones

Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro is a well-done evolutionary step forward.

Thanks to its larger battery the iPhone 13 Pro features amazing stamina, and its camera updates are quite significant as well, particularly when recording videos where Apple continues to provide state of the art camera technology. Thus, the iPhone 13 Pro is an amazing albeit quite expensive smartphone. If you are looking for a larger display the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max might be worth a closer look as it features the exact same hardware.

All iPhone 13 models can be purchased either directly through Apple or through official resellers, such as Amazon.

Samsung’s image processing algorithms have been further refined for a better scene detection to improve night-time photography. Samsung also included powerful video features with up to 8k resolution. In return, HDR video remains an experimental feature.

Generally speaking Apple’s iPhone offers a well-balanced and flexible camera producing very good to look at photos.

The Mi 11 Ultra is an excellent smartphone with a bright and colorful display.

 One of the highlights is the small display at the rear. Among other things it enables you to take selfies using the main camera. A total of 256 GB of internal storage should suffice for almost everybody, and the powerful high-end Qualcomm SoC paired with 12 GB of RAM make for an excellent experience when running any application whatsoever. The colorful 120 Hz OLED display did a fantastic job overall.

Xiaomi devices are not officially sold in North America.

The Pixel 6 is a well-made Google smartphone playing in the big boy league.

In addition, it supports wireless as well as reverse wireless charging, its IP68 certification ensures protection against ingress of dust and water, and Google promises to provide this phone with at least 5 years of security updates. It is thus not only well protected but also a long-term solution, which is a feature seldom to be found in the Android kingdom. If you are looking for an even more high-end solution you may want to take a look at the Google Pixel 6 Pro.

The device is sold directly through Google’s own store with prices starting at $599.

Its two 50 MP sensors are great at taking daylight photos with a homogenous depth-of-field in both wide and ultra-wide angle setups. Additional lenses include a telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom as well as a microscope camera for unusually close-up macro photography.

Oppo also claims 10-bit color for its photos resulting in a wider range of available colors with more subtle and softer transitions. The Oppo Find X3 Pro is available in various colors with prices starting at slightly below $1,200 on Amazon.

The Apple iPhone 13 offers a bright display and high performance.

The case design remained unchanged and continues to be good looking and well built. Its IP certification promises protection against ingress of dust and water. The device’s Wi-Fi modem is very fast, and the cellular modem supports an modern communication standards.

All iPhone 13 models can be purchased either directly through Apple or through official resellers, such as Amazon.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is a powerful piece of technology capable of giving even future competitors a run for their money.

There aren’t really that many flaws with the Fold 3 other than maybe the fact that when folded it half it is quite bulky, particularly around the cameras. Its main camera is great and, even though it lacks a super high-resolution sensor, very capable of keeping up with its competitors. Its ultra-wide-angle lens on the other hand is low in detail, and should have performed better considering the price range the device occupies.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is available on Amazon with prices starting at $1,600.

Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Ultra can easily keep up with its flagship competitors.

The camera performed very well overall as well. Its 48 MP main sensor takes photos worthy of a true high-end smartphone, with popping colors and a good low-light performance. The phone also comes with an optical zoom.

Xiaomi devices are not officially sold in North America.

Lenovo’s Legion Phone Duel 2 is a great smartphone with a great camera.

The remainder of the specs are not half-bad either. Not only are apps and games running very smoothly and without any issues, but the 144 Hz panel renders everything silky smooth. Popping colors and six user-configurable buttons are other highlights this gaming smartphone has to offer. In return, it lacks support for wireless charging and its active fan is very noticeable under load.

The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is not available in North America.