Best camera phones 2025 - buyer’s guide

Last updated 23 February 2025


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The only good thing about the s22 ultra is the versatility, quality isnt in the top 5 phones so really shouldn't be top fo this list (I'd say iPhone 13 Pro max is overall better, more natural photos and far better video recording). Also Samsung sensors just aren't as good as Sony ones so cannot be the best. Also no real 10 bit recording or picture taking so should be a niche choice or last choice (if versatility is what you want get a Huawei P40 pro+ with a periscope telephoto, telephoto, better wide camera, ultrawide and a dedicated depth sensor for a quarter of the price.

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    • 8aX
    • 20 Jul 2022

    Aside from the no-nonsense feature review, I like the fact that gsmarena provides a change history with the article.

    Well done.

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      • Taisho
      • mMx
      • 11 Jul 2022

      It's a pity to see only 1 budget option presented.

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        • HKE
        • 03 Jul 2022

        Nalsenai, 21 Feb 2022Is Vivo X70 Pro+ still the best camera phone? What about th... moreNo, s22 ultra is versatile enough but picture quality is lacking over the likes of Huawei, xiaomi and apple. Pixel 6 pro has natural looking pics and good portraits but that's it. Inconsistent between all cameras, selfie is pretty rubbish and hasn't got many video recording options for front or back cameras. Picture quality is on par with flagships of last year.

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          • Anonymous
          • HKE
          • 03 Jul 2022

          You need to change the s22 ultra, s pen isn't a positive when no one uses it yet its increased the price and weight of the device. P40 pro+ from 2 years ago had the same camera set up but with an added depth sensor and front depth sensor, multiple devices with same or better quality so again it's not the most versatile. Also remove the pixel 6 pro, photo quality is good but not the best, decent video recording depending on the subject and lighting (not many recording options). Overheats and bugs out recording 4k video. Basically way too many mistakes by the team.

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            • 0m@
            • 01 Jul 2022

            Looking dxomark and asking where is at least one Huawei phone?

              Ok guys, I usually don't get into blogging but I have a redmi note 8 right now but it's time for me to upgrade and I want to hear some recommendations and please don't say anything Apple because that is closed source.

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                • Dave
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                • 08 Apr 2022

                Indonesia will have long holiday soon this end of April, yet there is no update for phone recommendation since last year.
                This list could be so helpful for Indonesian folks to pick the best phone if updated with the latest phone available to make it more relevant.

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                  • JEt
                  • 18 Mar 2022

                  What about the Xperia 1 iii and 5 iii?

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                    • tDP
                    • 24 Feb 2022

                    Huawei P50 Pro has just released in Indonesia, this list's top performer in camera section desperately need to be changed ... =)

                      Is Vivo X70 Pro+ still the best camera phone? What about the new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Google Pixel 6 Pro?

                      1. Vivo X70 Pro+
                      2. Google Pixel 6 Pro
                      3. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

                      I'm right?

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                        • ibH
                        • 08 Feb 2022

                        No Oppo Find X3 Pro?

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                          • Anonymous
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                          • 05 Feb 2022

                          oneplus in camera section?😂

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                            • mJw
                            • 19 Jan 2022

                            Xiaomi 11x pro better than realme phones

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                              • smJ
                              • 08 Jan 2022

                              Huawei P50 Pro is missing

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                                • Anonymous
                                • mqT
                                • 12 Dec 2021

                                Like how you add a negative that the Pixel 6 does not include a charger in the box.

                                Pretty sure this is the same with every other high end phone and no mention of this also being a con with the Iphone.

                                haha

                                  UselessList, 19 Sep 2021Huawei phones should be included if we talk abut best camer... moreIt can be solved by installing the Google Services framework

                                    sohail shafayat, 01 Dec 2021but the king is always a kingThat is true tho.

                                      Dudenoway, 01 Dec 2021Yea that's not available globally even in China its ba... morebut the king is always a king

                                        sohail shafayat, 23 Nov 2021hey, you forgot the king! how come!! It's Huawei P50/P... moreYea that's not available globally even in China its barely available.

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