Best smartphones for mobile photography

Not long ago, phones used to be these little devices that would ring and connect you to another person. Fast forward two decades, and it has evolved into one of our indispensable accessories for necessary and creative purposes. As our actions and habits adapt to the fast-paced advancement of technology, smartphones have taken the role of the camera, giving professional polish to our captured moments. To all the mobile photography enthusiasts out there, today, we have compiled a list of the best smartphones for photography (in no particular order) only for you. Let’s dive into it. 

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

With its 200-megapixel primary camera and telephoto lens for up to 5X optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, it’s no wonder that the Samsung S24 Ultra makes it first on our list. The images are bright and sharp, while the low-light captures are clear and detailed. The flagship, revered by photographers and tech nerds alike, also offers many AI tools to make the photographic experience one in a million. 

Samsung Galaxy S20 

Though about four years old in the market, the Samsung Galaxy S20 can still compete with some of the latest flagships and give many recently released smartphones a run for their money. The phone features a triple camera with a 64 MP primary camera, equipped with a telephoto lens for up to 3X Hybrid Optic zoom. The night shots are detailed and precise, while the photos are pleasant with a slightly cooler undertone. If you want to experience the best features of a Samsung flagship without spending a kidney on it, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is your ideal pick.

iPhone 15 Pro Max 

While the name “iPhone” speaks for itself in the arena of mobile photography, the most updated version of the iPhone has, arguably, ascended as the king. It renders extraordinarily vibrant and well-polished photos with impressive low-light performance. The telephoto lens makes it capable of up to 5X zoom, an exclusive addition to the 15 pro max model. Equipped with AI tools and a user-friendly camera setup, it is one of the go-to smartphones for photography, especially if you prefer product photography and social media marketing. 

iPhone 13 Pro

The iPhone 13 Pro is popular among photography enthusiasts and social media marketers because of its cutting-edge performance, image vibrancy, enhanced light capture, and outstanding videography. The phone features a triple-camera setup and a telephoto lens for up to 2x optical and 5x digital zoom. The portrait shots, ultra-wide, and night shots are outstanding, ensuring that the iPhone 13 pro will remain popular in the photography market for a long time. 

The Google Pixel 8 Pro 

Want to enjoy the best smartphone camera experience with like half the investment? The Google Pixel 8 pro, the best Google flagship smartphone, is blindly the go-to pick. It features a triple camera set up with a 50 MP primary camera, 48 MP ultra-wide, and a 48 MP telephoto for 5X optical zoom. With warmer toned vibrant photos and clear night shots, the Google Pixel 8 pro is especially well-praised for the abundance of (AI-powered) tools, options, and flexibilities it offers to the user, both for capturing and editing. 

The Google Pixel 7A 

The Google Pixel 7A is like the apple of the eye for photography enthusiast tech nerds, as it adequately cherry-picks the best camera features a smartphone can offer on a very affordable budget, making it the “Best affordable smartphone for value” on today’s list. It boasts a 64 MP primary camera, a 13 MP ultra-wide lens, and a wide range of AI-powered tools and options for the user. Its low-light photography is sufficiently well. With sharp, detailed, vibrant, and pleasant look at results, today’s list would remain incomplete without this one. 

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G boasts a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP primary camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide lens. The smartphone is especially suited for landscape photography due to its outstanding colour and outdoor performance. It also renders beautiful portraits with adequate low-light performance, making it one of the best budget photography options in the market. 

Oneplus 12

The Oneplus 12 camera secures its spot as one of the best smartphones for photography. It features a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP primary camera and a 48 MP ultra-wide lens. The 64 MP telephoto lens gives it the edge over other Oneplus smartphone options, making it capable of 3X optical zoom. The smartphone also boasts a 32 MP front camera, though the model has been criticized for lacking AI-powered editing tools other flagships offer. 

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