Camera performance is one of the key areas that distinguishes the top smartphones today, regardless of whether they are from Apple, Google or Samsung. The best phones have the best cameras for video, photography, telephoto subjects and ultra-wide landscapes. This is not limited to hardware. Some phones with basic hardware can also have advanced software algorithms and AI that provide the best imaging experience.

In most cases, the camera capability of a phone is directly related to its price. We also see phones at the lower end and middle of the price range that can capture high quality images and videos. This is because most people share captured content via electronic messaging and social media.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Best camera phone

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is Apple’s most powerful and feature-rich iPhone. Apple listened to its customers. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is almost identical to the 12 Pro Max, but the phone is slightly thicker and has a larger battery with longer life.

See our complete review: Apple iPhone iPhone 13 Pro Max

The display can now be refreshed at 120 Hz. The optical zoom of the telephoto camera has been increased to 6x. New features in the camera system include macro photography and cinematic videos modes. They are sure to please both photographers and videographers.

Apple continues to improve iOS 15 and offers 1TB internal storage to allow you to capture content to your heart’s content.

Pros:

• Beautiful display
• Flawless performance
• Battery life is long
• Superb cameras

Cons:

• Expensive
• Heavy and big

Google Pixel 6 Pro

Best for consistent point-and-shoot

The new Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 smartphones from Google were launched in October. They promise amazing photography. Google has been able to produce excellent images with its cameras for years thanks to software enhancements and software algorithms. This year, Google adds hardware components such as upgraded cameras and a Google Tensor processor.

The phone’s camera experience is the main focus. We will have to wait to see how the devices are received by reviewers. Google may finally have released a flagship phone worthy of the title, unlike previous Pixel phones which always had something to complain about.

Android 12 powers this phone and you can be sure of regular updates for many years. The OS 12 is designed to match your style and colors while optimizing the user experience.

Pros:

• Advanced software enhancements and new camera experiences.
• High-quality hardware features
• A flagship at an affordable price

Cons:

• Available in a limited quantity