The best camera phone in 2022: what's the best smartphone for photography?
The best camera phones offer a tantalizing combination of the pinnacle of imaging technology with pin-sharp displays and lightning-fast internet connectivity. In fact, some handsets can deliver better photographs than the 'proper' camera you might otherwise be tempted to pick up.
As camera phone technology progresses, you might find it tricky to keep up to date on the latest handsets available. Our phone rumors (opens in new tab) hub will keep you up to date with the latest leaks and smartphone news. But to help you find the best camera phone for you right now, we've rounded up a selection of the latest models with a range of budgets in mind.
Camera phone technology can really boil down to one simple concept – pure and simple convenience. Not only will the best camera phones feature powerful imaging sensors (for example, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (opens in new tab) has an incredible 108MP sensor – higher than most of the best professional cameras), but they'll also have incredible computational photography features that take a matter of milliseconds to process the images you capture and improve aspects such as sharpness, white balance and more.
While the best camera phones might not yet be able to beat the best DSLRs (opens in new tab) or mirrorless cameras (opens in new tab) for sheer image quality, the one area that camera phones beat out traditional cameras in is their size. Even the best compact cameras (opens in new tab) can still take up most of your pocket (if they even fit in!), but the best fold phones (opens in new tab) such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 are incredibly compact.
No matter whether you're looking for a high-end camera phone that will help you capture great social media content, or you're simply looking for an everyday handset that will capture beautiful family snaps, we've rounded up the best camera phones currently available below…
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1. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra With a built-in stylus this is the best Android camera phone Specifications Release date: February 2022 Rear cameras: 108MP f/1.8, 10MP f/2.4, 10MP f/4.9, 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide Front camera: 40MP OIS: Yes Weight: 228 g Dimensions: 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm Storage: 128GB/256GB/1TB Today's Best Deals View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at Samsung (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Superior rear cameras + Sophisticated digital zoom + 40MP selfie camera + Stylus control Reasons to avoid - A little pricey - No microSD card slot
The latest Galaxy flagship's four-camera system is top-notch, featuring wide, ultra-wide, telephoto and super-zoom sensors. The first of these boasts a 108MP sensor, with an f/1.8 aperture, Dual Pixel AF, and an 85-degree field of view. The 12MP ultra-wide camera features an f/2.2 aperture and a 120-degree field of view. There's also one 10MP telephoto with an equivalent three times zoom (f/2.4) and another 10MP telephoto with a 10 times zoom (f/4.9). And that's not to mention the selfie camera, with its 40MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture and 8K video capture at 24fps.
More broadly, this is a large, stylish and powerful smartphone. Its 6.8-inch AMOLED screen is to die for, with smooth motion, vivid colors, impressive brightness, and 500 pixels per inch resolution.
The S Pen stylus is brilliant, and gives you the kind of productivity you previously only got with a Galaxy Note. There's a powerful 5,000 mAh battery to keep it going for hours, and the design and look of the phone is simple but, to our eyes, very stylish.
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2. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Phone 14 Pro combines Apple’s finest camera system with a pocketable design and advanced safety features Specifications Release date: September 2022 Rear cameras: 48MP (f/1.8) main with 2x optical zoom, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, 12MP (f/2.8) telephoto with 3x optical zoom Front camera: 12MP (f/1.9) OIS: Yes Weight: 207g Dimensions: 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Today's Best Deals View at AT&T Mobility (opens in new tab) View at Newegg (opens in new tab) Check Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Excellent camera performance + RAW photos are loaded with detail + Premium IP68 design + Powerful internals Reasons to avoid - No SIM slot for US customers - Telephoto camera isn't class-leading - Very expensive
The iPhone 14 Pro is a serious, pocketable powerhouse. Yes, it's thick, but its relatively compact footprint and ample camera and power mix make it an enticing option, especially for photographers.
While it's a shame there's no pro mode for manual photography, the 14 Pro's 48MP RAW photos capture excellent results. The automatic mode's photo processing is also one of the best, if not the best, we've seen on a phone. Additionally, while the lack of a periscope zoom is a bugbear when using the Pro, on smaller phones, there's less of an expectation for a far-reaching zoom.
So while the new iPhone 14 Pro is expensive, it's a mighty phone with a brilliant camera, that's powerful and lasts a full day. Is it the best smartphone of 2022? If you're an Apple fan who likes more compact phones, absolutely. If you consider yourself a power user who needs a superior battery and the very best watching experience, then you should think about picking up the 14 Pro Max.
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3. Google Pixel 7 Pixel 7 is a safe bet smartphone that's well-priced with its strong camera Specifications Release date: February 2022 Rear cameras: 50MP f/1.9, 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide Front camera: 10.8MP(f/2.2) OIS: Yes Weight: 6.9 ounces / 195g Dimensions: 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches Storage: 128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Great main camera + Supports wireless charging + More premium design than Pixel 6 + IP68 water resistant Reasons to avoid - Battery life can be inconsistent - Ultra-wide lacks autofocus - No telephoto camera - No manual photo mode
The Google Pixel 7 is a very safe bet for photographers who want a balanced phone. Yes, you have to sacrifice a little manual control – no pro mode or access to 50MP RAW photos isn't ideal. But for a point-and-shoot mobile, nothing in the Pixel's price range can best it.
Google's photo processing is tasteful and still ekes out loads of shadow detail, the large sensor does great things with close-up photos, blurring out the background naturally, and lowlight scenes, brightening things up reliably. The phone won't be for photography purists, but it will likely check everyone else's boxes from a camera point of view.
As for the rest of the phone – sure, more consistent battery performance would have been ideal in our week with the phone. The inclusion of wireless charging and IP68 water resistance is both a boon at the price, though, and after our third day with the phone, it always kept us alive from morning to night.
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4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 amsung's finest foldable and a photographer's dream with its S22 cameras & big-screen features Specifications Release date: February 2022 Rear cameras: 108MP f/1.8, 10MP f/2.4, 10MP f/4.9, 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide Front camera: 40MP OIS: Yes Weight: 228 g Dimensions: 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm Storage: 128GB/256GB/1TB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at Samsung (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Powerful and feature-rich + Expert RAW compatible + S pen support + Water-resistant Reasons to avoid - Crease in main display - Hinge gap still prominent - S Pen not included - Screen clings onto fingerprints
Starting with the cameras, they're improved over the Z Fold 3, and Samsung's camera software has also gotten better too. So while we aren't blown away by the Z Fold 4's automatic mode – it's good, but nothing special, especially given the phone's price, its manual modes and Expert RAW features are excellent. This is especially true when matched with Flex Mode, for some super-steady shooting.
The rest of the phone is premium across the board. The design seems robust and durable – not as slimline as the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, but definitely hardier-feeling. IPX8 water resistance is also a great boon for Samsung's folding phones, and the Z Fold 4's hinge, which locks at almost any point across the 180º rotation, is also very impressive. The competition's foldables (available in China) spring open or closed, by contrast, preventing them from working with a Flex Mode style interface.
Add S Pen support and decent battery life to the mix, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a mighty smartphone and foldable. Of course, we would have loved better camera hardware, but given how much better the photography experience is year-on-year, and how useful the Z Fold 4's big screen is for third-party photography apps, it's still a great choice.
In fact, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 makes an interesting argument – the best phone for photographers might not be the one with the best camera hardware. Instead, it might be the best companion to your existing camera, the one that can slot into your workflow and run those apps you rely on – potentially, the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
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5. Sony Xperia 1 III A videographer’s dream Specifications Release date: August 2021 Rear camera: 12MP (24mm f/1.7) + 12MP (70mm f/2.3, 105mm f/2.8) + 12MP (16mm f/2.2) Front camera: 8MP (f/2) Rear camera aperture: f/1.7 + f/2.3 + f/2.8 + f/2.2 Dimensions: 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm Storage: 128GB/256GB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at Walmart (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Excellent pro video features + Stunning screen + Plenty of power and storage Reasons to avoid - Screen could be brighter - Expensive - Weaker zoom than competition
The Sony Xperia 1 III is the only choice for video pros and cinema buffs who want to get manual with their smartphone videography. It’s able to shoot footage at up to 21:9 for cinema style capture, offers full manual control and features a beautifully flat color profile, perfect for post-processing in Premiere Pro or Da Vinci Resolve (opens in new tab). Thankfully, almost everything else about this phone is excellent too, with a striking 21:9, 4K HDR screen, a clean UI and a snappy chipset ensuring plenty of power under the hood. Sony photography fans will also appreciate all the Alpha elements that have made their way into the Xperia camera UI. If want the ultimate cinema experience, both from a content creation and consumption point of view, the Xperia 1 III is it.
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6. OnePlus 10 Pro A hugely capable camera phone... with a few compromises Specifications Release date: Jan 2022 Rear camera: Main camera 48MP (f/1.8), telephoto 8MP (f/2.4), ultra-wide 50MP (f/2.2), depth 2MP (f/2.4) Front camera: 32MP OIS: Yes Weight: 201g Dimensions: 163 x 73.9 x 8.6mm Storage: 128/256/512GB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Bright, bold, brilliant screen + Cool, fast flagship power + Ultra-wide field of view is huge Reasons to avoid - Ultra-wide lacks autofocus - No 150° video - Inconsistent colors across cameras - No IP68 water resistance
The OnePlus 10 Pro boasts a good-looking body, a stunning screen, and stacks of power - it’s a great gaming phone that also gives you impressive value for money. While the 48MP primary camera is impressive in areas – photos are processed with pizazz and look rich, detail is fair and the ultra-wide field of view is stellar - there are a handful of quirks that hold the 10 Pro, like colour inconsistency between the rear facing cameras, and the ultrawide snapper's lack of autofocus. What also holds back the OnePlus 10 Pro’s appeal is the fact Google’s Pixel 6 Pro (above) can be had for similar money, but is an all-round better camera phone. That’s why while we can wholeheartedly recommend the OnePlus 10 Pro – it’s a great phone, after all - it can't make it further up this list.
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7. Apple iPhone 14 iPhone 14 enables you to capture and share great-looking shots and clips, especially if shooting handheld action footage Specifications Release date: September 2022 Rear cameras: 12MP wide (f/1.5), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.4) Front camera: 12MP (f/1.9) OIS: Yes Weight: 6.07 ounces / 172g Dimensions: 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB Today's Best Deals View at AT&T Mobility (opens in new tab) View at Newegg (opens in new tab) View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + More affordable than the Pro versions + Action mode for smooth handheld clips + Effective Portrait mode blur Reasons to avoid - No Macro mode - No option to shoot in RAW - No Sim tray in the US
From a photography point of view, the iPhone 14 is a great piece of kit, especially if you just want to point, shoot and share great-looking shots via social media without doing much post-processing. However, the more serious photographer will miss the ability to shoot in RAW (.dng) format so that they can enjoy fine-tuning the look of their images in a digital darkroom such as Adobe Camera Raw.
Images on the iPhone 14’s Super Retina XDR display look great, but you may need to view them on a larger display if you want to discover and remove noise artefacts or retouch a portrait more effectively. In this instance, you might consider paying an extra £100 for the iPhone 14 Plus, which has the same camera specs but boasts a larger 6.7” display (and it provides an extra 6 hours of video playback). The iPhone 14 should be more attractive to those who want to upgrade from an iPhone 12 or older as they will notice a bigger difference in performance and features than those upgrading from an iPhone13.
The iPhone 14’s new Action mode produces amazingly smooth handheld footage which alleviates the need to stabilize it in a non-linear editing app, but serious filmmakers may also want the option to shoot in HDR Dolby Vision, which will lead them in the direction of the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max. The iPhone 14’s lack of a Telephoto camera and Macro mode will also cause many photographers to cough up the extra cash for a Pro model iPhone.
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8. Google Pixel 7 Pro Pixel 7 Pro upgrades the zoom and ultra-wide cameras while introducing Google's Tensor G2 power Specifications Release date: February 2022 Rear cameras: 50MP (f/1.85) main, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, 48MP (f/3.5) telephoto with 5x optical zoom Front camera: 10.8MP (f/2.2) OIS: Yes Weight: 7.5 ounces (212g) Dimensions: 6.4 x 3 x 0.3 inches (162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm) Storage: 28GB, 256GB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at AT&T Mobility (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Impressively specced camera mix + Supports wireless charging + IP68 water resistant Reasons to avoid - Much pricier than Pixel 7 - Divisive designed camera bump - Slower charging than competition
We really like the look of the Pixel 7 Pro after a couple of hours. It's styling, screen, and camera mix all check our boxes, and even its price seems fair given everything you get for it.
So can Google's fun, fine-looking flagship smartphone flourish despite its modest gaming grunt, and will the new camera mix stack up well in the real world – is this the best camera phone of 2022 (opens in new tab)? It's too soon to say but check back for the full review in the coming days.
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9. Google Pixel 6 Pro The Pixel 6 Pro is easily Google's best camera phone ever Specifications Release date: October 2021 Rear cameras: 50MP f/1.9, 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 48MP f/3.5 telephoto Front camera: 11.1MP OIS: Yes Weight: 210g Dimensions: 163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9mm Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Natural, reliable photo processing + Striking design + Big, bold, punchy screen + Uncluttered Android experience Reasons to avoid - Can get warm with heavy use - Battery weak at first, then improves - Ultra-wide lens is fixed-focus
Google’s first flagship in years has a lot to prove. The Pixel 5 was great, but definitely wasn’t a top-end smartphone, and the Pixel 4 missed the mark for us, with rehashed camera hardware and overheating internals. With the Pixel 6 Pro, Google hits the target.
Its triple rear-facing camera system has had a full hardware refresh: the main (26mm wide-angle) camera features a 50MP 1/1.31 sensor with 1.2-micron pixels, omnidirectional phase-detection autofocus, laser autofocus, and OIS. For a wider perspective, there's also a 12MP 17mm ultrawide camera module.
But arguably the most impressive camera in the Pixel 6 Pro is its new periscope zoom camera. Utilising a 48MP sensor with an f/3.5 aperture, 104mm lens, the telephoto module gives you roughly 4x zoom. The sensor itself is tiny at 1/2 an inch, but thanks to Google’s software know-how matched with OIS, it’s still a cracking addition to the handset, and really makes the 6 Pro worth choosing over the regular Pixel 6.
While Google’s Tensor chipset gets hot on first setup and with intense gaming, day to day, we found everything from performance to photography to be impressive on Google’s top-tier flagship – a hands down win for Google.
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10. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra The second best Samsung camera phone Specifications Release date: January 2021 Rear cameras: 108MP f/1.8, 10MP f/2.4, 10MP f/4.9, 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide Front camera: 40MP OIS: Yes Weight: 227 g Dimensions: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm Storage: 128/256/512GB Today's Best Deals View at Samsung (opens in new tab) View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Fantastic cameras + Beautiful display + 8K video Reasons to avoid - S22 Ultra has better specs overall
Until the launch of the latest Samsung Galaxy S22 ultra, the S21 Ultra was one of our top camera phones, and it remains a stunningly sophisticated device with a lot to offer. This phone features four rear cameras, including a 108MP f/1.8 main camera, a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera and two 10MP telephoto cameras – one with an f/2.4 aperture and 3x optical zoom and one with an f/4.9 aperture and a huge 10x optical zoom. You also get a fantastic 6.8-inch screen. The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display features a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gaming experiences, HDR10+ support, 1500-nit peak brightness and a 1440 x 3200 resolution.
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11. Apple iPhone 13 Pro More evolution than revolution, but still the best iPhone ever Specifications Release date: September 2021 Rear cameras: 12MP f/1.5, 12MP f/1.8 ultrawide, 12MP f/2.8 telephoto Front camera: 12MP OIS: Yes Weight: 204g Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Extensively upgraded cameras + 120Hz screen refresh rate Reasons to avoid - Still 'only' 3x optical zoom
Though it's camera improvements may be fairly modest when compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, the iPhone 13 Pro still sports some worthwhile upgrades. There's a useful new macro mode, along with an improvement to low light shooting with the ultra-wide camera. New picture styles are worth experimenting with, while the Cinematic video mode is a clever feature and nice to have if you're a budding movie-maker.
As for camera hardware, Apple has gone for a triple lens set up on the iPhone 13 Pro, giving us a standard, ultra wide and telephoto lens. We have the same focal lengths for the 26mm (equivalent) standard lens, and 13mm (0.5x) ultra-wide optic, but the telephoto lens has been extended to a 3x (78mm) offering, compared with the iPhone 12 Pro’s 2x lens.
Overall, the iPhone 13 Pro is without question the best iPhone for photographers to date (exactly what we’d expect) and it produces fantastic image and video quality, but it’s not for those who are particularly budget conscious, especially if you’re already in possession of a 12 Pro which is very nearly as good.
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12. iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple’s biggest, boldest and best new iPhone... but it's hugely expensive Specifications Release date: October 2021 Rear cameras: 12MP 13mm f/1.8 Ultra Wide, 12MP 26mm f/1.5 Wide, 12MP 77mm f/2.8 telephoto Front camera: 12MP f/2.2 TrueDepth OIS: Yes Weight: 240g Dimensions: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65mm Storage: 128 / 256 / 512GB / 1TB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Best Buy (opens in new tab) View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Automatic macro mode + Superb Cinematic mode + 77mm telephoto lens + RAW capture Reasons to avoid - More of a phablet than a phone - Expensive, even by Apple standards
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the biggest and best of Apple’s new-generation iPhones, with the same cameras and tech as the iPhone 13 Pro, but with a bigger screen (6.7 inches versus 6.1 inches). The Pro Max also boasts a slightly longer battery life of up to 28hrs video playback versus up to 22 hours on the smaller '13 Pro. It might be tempting to pick the Pro Max over the regular Pro model just to get ‘the best of everything’. The regular Pro costs enough, so why not take that last step and get the bigger screen? Well, some may simply find it too big to be comfortable to use every day. There's no doubt the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a truly stunning camera phone, whether you shoot stills or video. However, the regular iPhone 13 Pro boasts the same photographic performance in a more ergonomic (and cheaper!) package, hence why it's higher up this list.
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13. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Clever photo features still make the iPhone 12 Pro a force to be reckoned with Specifications Release date: October 2020 Rear cameras: 12MP 13mm f/2.4, 12MP 26mm f/1.6, 12MP 52mm f/2 Front camera: 12MP, f/2.2 TrueDepth camera Dual OIS: Yes Weight: 189 g Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm Storage: 128/256/512GB Today's Best Deals View at Newegg (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Visible (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Triple-camera unit + New Apple ProRAW file format + LiDAR scanner + 5G Reasons to avoid - 'Only' 12MP camera sensors
The iPhone 12 Pro is one of the best camera phones currently available, featuring an impressive triple camera unit, including an ultra wide f/2.4 camera, a wide f/1.6 camera and a telephoto f/2 camera. Meanwhile, the front-facing TrueDepth camera features a 12MP sensor as well. There are plenty of new features on the iPhone 12 Pro, such as a LiDAR scanner – which will mean faster focusing in low light situations. The iPhone 12 Pro will also be able to use the new Apple ProRAW file format, which means users will be able to combine the great computational photography effects Apple is known for with the power of RAW files. Combined with the addition of 5G and the new Ceramic Shield display that has a 4x better drop performance, you just can't go wrong with the new iPhone 12 Pro!
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14. iPhone SE (2022) The best cheap iPhone for photography Specifications Release date: March 2022 Rear cameras: 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS Front camera: 7 MP, f/2.2 Dual OIS: No Weight: 144g Dimensions: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm Storage: 64/128/256GB Today's Best Deals View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab) View at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Great value + Fast performer + Supports 5G Reasons to avoid - No Zoom or ultrawide
Want the photography smarts of a modern iPhone, but on a tight budget? Then the 2022 iPhone SE is ideal. At a surprisingly affordable price, you get an impressive camera setup, with a 12MP f/1.8 aperture wide camera on the rear. The new, fast A15 Bionic chip makes everything works smoothly and beautifully, with AI enhanced software such as Portrait mode and the same Smart HDR 4 tech as the iPhone 13 giving you lots of great shooting options. The rear camera (7 MP, f/2.2) is pretty decent too. Elsewhere, the iPhone SE (2022) offers 5G, longer battery life, and improved durability. It's rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, features the Home button, and supports Touch ID and Apple Pay. On the downside, the screen is pretty small, at 4.7 inches, you're not getting zoom or ultra-wide enses, and in general it's not as powerful as the iPhone 13 series. But overall you're getting a very nice camera phone indeed, for not a lot of money.
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15. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra This phone offers a high-end chipset and an excellent zoom lens Specifications Release date: August 2020 Rear cameras: 108MP, 12MP, 12MP Front camera: 10MP OIS: Yes Weight: 208 g Dimensions: 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm Storage: 128/256/512GB Today's Best Deals View at Newegg (opens in new tab) View at Amazon (opens in new tab) View at Walmart (opens in new tab) Reasons to buy + Comes with the S Pen + Excellent camera for stills and video Reasons to avoid - Pretty expensive - Inconsistent battery results
If you're looking for one of the best camera phones for telephoto capabilities, then the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra might be right up your alley. Featuring a triple rear camera, the Note 20 Ultra has a 108MP f/1.8 main camera, a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera and – the pièce de résistance – a 12MP f/3 camera with 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes in three colors, including Mystic Bronze, Mystic White or Mystic Black. While the Note 20 Ultra is a little pricey, we've definitely seen the handset begin to fall since it first appeared on the market back in April 2020.
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9.0 Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max The Good Exceptional, industry-leading performance
Dynamic Island is a fun and useful twist on the punch hole
Very good battery life
Superb video-recording quality
Very bright and beautiful display with Always-On functionality
Premium, posh design The Bad Relatively slow charging speed
Small evolutionary improvements
Lack of physical SIM feels like an inconvenience
If money is no object and you want an iPhone, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is the best one you can get. It features one of the best displays in its class: its 6.7-inch screen has excellent pixel density and color calibration, and super-high 2,000 nit (1,000 for typical content) peak brightness, making it easy to discern outdoors. It also has a 120 Hz refresh rate provided by an LTPO panel that can drop as low as 1 Hz to allow for a new Always-on Display feature without draining tons of battery. It all works to make iOS that much more buttery, responsive, and satisfying to use. The cherry on top (or what drives all of this underneath) is the Apple A16 Bionic inside — easily the fastest processor in a smartphone right now.
The camera has also improved, like every year, and this time around we have a bigger 48 MP sensor that can take super high-res photos if you choose to shoot in RAW. Apple also uses the 48 MP sensor to achieve better digital zooming, adding a 2x step in Portrait Mode to go between the 1x and 3x. Apart from the professional-looking 4K video footage and the crazy-fast chip to process it, we get slightly improved Cinematic Mode and a new Action Mode with insanely good stabilization.
The Notch is also gone, replaced by a Dynamic Island — this one is neither here nor there, but can be a nice upgrade for anyone that's sick and tired of the same old iPhone design. The Notch is also gone, replaced by a Dynamic Island — this one is neither here nor there, but can be a nice upgrade for anyone that's sick and tired of the same old iPhone design.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
8.8 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra The Good S Pen in a flagship, great for creatives
Industry-leading screen quality
Faster charging than before
10X zoom camera is improved significantly
Video recording gets smoother stabilization
4 years of major software updates! The Bad Battery life has gone down from the S21 Ultra
You get less RAM than last year
No microSD card slot, no headphone jack
Loudspeaker quality could be better
Jittery swiping, microstutter with gesture nav in One UI
Equipped with an updated next-gen Dynamic OLED screen, the Galaxy S22 Ultra can hit a record 1750nits of peak brightness. It's a modern LTPO OLED that can actively go between 1 Hz and 120 Hz to conserve battery but still show you smooth animations when needed. Just like the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is probably the best Samsung phone you can get
If you thought that the camera system in the Galaxy S21 Ultra was good, just wait! The Galaxy S22 Ultra takes things further, or should we say brings them closer - thanks to the two dedicated zoom cameras you get the longest, cleanest zoom on a phone. That and updated night mode photography makes it a true contender for best camera phone in 2022. The Galaxy S22 Ultra also comes equipped with the latest and most powerful chip by Qualcomm, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
The S22 Ultra is sporting the same 5000mAh battery piece as the S21 Ultra, and the same 1440p resolution. We expect the same stellar battery life, considering the new Snapdragon chip should be more energy-efficient on paper and that the screen can drop to a slightly lower refresh, when needed.
Read more: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G preview
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 7 Pro Display 6.7 inches
3120 x 1440 pixels
120Hz Refresh rate Camera 50 MP (Triple camera)
10.8 MP front Hardware Google Tensor G2
12GB RAM Storage 128GB, not expandable Battery 5000 mAh OS Android 13
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Google's Pixel 7 Pro comes with a triple camera with 5x optical zoom and tons of software tricks in the background to enhance the quality of your photos. Plus, the Google Assistant is at its best on a Google phone.
The individually calibrated Pixel 7 Pro camera set is now up with the best of them in wide and ultrawide camera quality, while the periscope zoom rivals the S22 Ultra quality at each zoom level, even 10+ ones. Well, OK, the Pixel taps out at 30x zoom, but it's still plenty of magnification on demand.
Google also managed to beat Samsung at its own display quality game by introducing one of the most color-balanced and accurate phone screens out there. And its battery life is no slouch either.
Read more: Google Pixel 7 Pro review
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
9.0 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 The Good Solid build
Empowering multitasking features
Beautiful displays
Stylus support
Smooth performance
Good battery life The Bad Expensive
Still has a crease
Thick and heavy, harder to carry around than a slab phone
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 mostly retreads the Fold 3's steps, but that's not exactly bad. Last year's foldable was already very, very solid and it was kind of shocking how fast Samsung managed to make it a solid, durable, and fun product.
The Z Fold 4 clears up some more annoyances by making the external screen slightly wider and centered, the hinge slimmer, and the under-screen camera on the inside hidden a bit better. Also, the camera module has gotten a slight update to what the Galaxy S22 series has, so it's an excellent phone throughout. It also happens to unfold into a half-tablet as well.
Read more: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
8.0 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 The Good Improved battery life
Main camera is much better now
Compact form factor with no real competition
Improved reliability, screen protector better glued
Faster charging The Bad Cannot open with one hand
Crease is still very much there
$1,000 price might be too high for some
Front screen is still too tiny
The Galaxy Z Flip definitely has its own pizzazz, with its sleek metal shell that folds through the middle to make it a sort of compact clamshell phone. And it doesn't compromise in anything, bringing you a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a pretty good camera at what is nowadays a "normal" flagship price — $999.
Read more: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review
Sony Xperia 1 IV
8.0 Sony Xperia 1 IV The Good Light and comfortable
Camera records very good video
Headphone jack, notification LED
Stereo speakers sound great
Runs buttery smooth The Bad Exorbitant price
Camera photos are not as great
Three different camera apps, none of them feels fully fleshed out
No charger, no cable, no earbuds in box
Sony's Xperia 1 IV is the pinnacle of what Sony can do in 2022. It's a very camera-focused phone, with three different apps that can either turn it into a manual shooter, a vlogging camera, or a cinematic mini rig. It also has a very impressive telephoto lens that moves physically to offer true optical zoom between 3.5x and 5.2x (85 mm and 125 mm).
But it's a phone for heavy enthusiasts — Sony is selling the Xperia 1 IV for $1,599, which is a pretty big ask in a world where even the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099. It's a fantastic phone to admire from afar. But maybe not the best one to actually spend money on.
Read more: Sony Xperia 1 IV Review
Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro
9.0 Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro The Good Fast performance, doesn't throttle easily
Amazing stereo speakers
Beautiful screen, can be very accurate
Tons of storage and RAM for hardware future-proofing
Ecosystem of gaming accessories
Solid battery The Bad Only 2 years of software support
A bit heavy, a bit slippery
No wireless charging
Cooler accessory is a separate purchase now (can be included in various promo bundles)
Gaming phones are a bit of a meme, but it’s nice to see Asus fully embracing it. The ROG Phone 6 Pro is, once again, deliciously over the top in every aspect. Starting with the aggressive design, the RGB on the back, the secondary screen that displays gamer-related little animations while the phone is active, and the new bulky AeroActive Cooler 6. It wouldn’t be a “gaming phone” if it didn’t have absolutely silly specs, too, and the ROG Phone 6 Pro delivers. 18 GB of RAM on a smartphone? 165 Hz screen? External cooler? Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1? Yes, yes, yes, and how else would you have it?
It’s a niche phone, absolutely, but it’s hard to keep it away from a “best” selection. After all, it is probably the (or among the) most powerful Android phone(s) out on the market right now. Even if you don’t need all the power — you definitely get the bragging rights. It’s a niche phone, absolutely, but it’s hard to keep it away from a “best” selection. After all, it is probably the (or among the) most powerful Android phone(s) out on the market right now. Even if you don’t need all the power — you definitely get the bragging rights.
If the ROG Phone 6 Pro is a bit too much for you, go for the non-Pro version. It’s just as good, it just cuts back on all of that overhead that you may or may not need, and brings the price down to a more reasonable level.
Read more: Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro review
OnePlus 10 Pro
8.5 OnePlus 10 Pro The Good Great performance with good thermal management
Gorgeous display
Nice haptics and lovely sound
Premium design
Versatile camera
You get a charger in the box The Bad Sometimes bleak image colors
Color temperature inconsistencies between the different lenses
No auto Night Mode
With a price matching the Google Pixel 6 Pro, the OnePlus 10 Pro is an alternative take on that "clean Android" experience. OnePlus did not switch to Oppo's Color OS, but did borrow some of its features for Oxygen OS 12.
What does that all mean? It's a snappy phone with a few extra quirky quality of life features that we happen to love. Its camera is not the best, but it's certainly above average. Its design is unique and recognizable, its screen is spectacular, and its haptics are on point. Our one gripe with the OnePlus 10 Pro is its battery life — we wonder if an update down the line might fix that. Keep an eye out! Read more: OnePlus 10 Pro review
OnePlus 10T
8.0 OnePlus 10T The Good Sets a new standard for fast charging
Very fast thanks to Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
16GB RAM option is a sweet overkill
Large, bright display with gorgeous colors The Bad No zoom camera
Overall camera quality not quite on par with the best
Alert slider is gone
USB 2.0 speeds from the port
Who needs a macro camera?
The OnePlus 10T came out after the OnePlus 10 Pro, so it managed to launch with the super-powered Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. However, the 10T also aims to be the cheaper model, so it cuts some corners, especially in the camera department.
So, it's a bit of a back and forth — it's faster than the 10 Pro, yet it's not the better overall package. Of course, if raw power is all you want from a smartphone, you will be happy with the OnePlus 10T, its processor, pretty screen, and insanely fast 150 W charger.
Read more: OnePlus 10T review
Apple iPhone 13 mini
9.0 Apple iPhone 13 mini The Good Compact, light, comfortable to carry
Bright and accurate screen
Great camera system
Fast performance
128 GB base storage The Bad 60 Hz screen
Small screen is not for powerusers - feels cramped
Battery life is OK, but still the worst in the lineup
If you tend to two-thumb type on your phone often, the 13 mini is probably not your cup of tea. If you want a phone that can fit any pocket and can bring the power and performance if you happen to need it throughout your day — that's the contender right here.
The Apple iPhone 12 mini was pretty good and all, but it kind of lacked in the battery department. The 13 series remedied that issue. So the iPhone 13 mini has the same powerful processor as the 13 Pro, but is a tiny little phone that stays out of the way most of the time. And, for $600, it's pretty hard to beat — a 5.4-inch display is OLED with excellent colors and brightness, a thin and compact body, superb performance, and pretty respectable cameras.If you tend to two-thumb type on your phone often, the 13 mini is probably not your cup of tea. If you want a phone that can fit any pocket and can bring the power and performance if you happen to need it throughout your day — that's the contender right here. Read more: Apple iPhone 13 mini review
Google Pixel 7
8.5 Google Pixel 7 The Good Compact and friendly design
Bright display
Excellent $599 starting price
Overall good image quality with the signature Pixel look
Good battery life The Bad Ultra-wide camera is still not wide enough
Some camera quirks and shutter lag
Not very inspiring performance-wise
The Google Pixel 7 is short of a few bells and whistles that the Pro has, but it's still powered by the Tensor chip. This means, you get all that on-device speech recognition, the Google Assistant smarts, and the awesome main camera performance that the Pixel 6 Pro has.
Now, the Pixel 6 cuts back on the selfie camera and has absolutely no optical zoom camera. Also, its design is a bit flatter and doesn't look as pristine or futuristic as the Pixel 6 Pro. But, at the end of the day, it starts at $600 and it's a lot of phone for that price!
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
9.0 Samsung Galaxy A53 5G The Good Great 120Hz screen
Dual speakers do a great job
Cameras produce solid image and video quality
Excellent battery life
Clean design
Has microSD expandable storage The Bad Disappointing haptics
Slow fingerprint reader
No more headphone jack
Gaming experience is a bit of a let down
The Galaxy A53 comes with a 120 Hz Super AMOLED screen, stereo speakers, which can sound quite nice, and a camera that's quite the performer. The main sensor has an optical image stabilizer-equipped module, which is rare to see on midrange phones. It comes in a few fun, fresh colors. On top of providing a core smartphone experience, it is also ready to welcome you to the Samsung ecosystem with the full featureset of the Samsung SmartThings app being available out of the box.
This Samsung mid-range phone is one of the best budget 5G phones you can buy in 2022 . That's because it doesn't really make you compromise with anything. The Galaxy A53 is a great value-for-money device, and that's why it is even Samsung's best selling phone worldwide.
Read more: Samsung Galaxy A53 review
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
8.2 Motorola Edge 30 Fusion The Good Good charging speeds
Comes with a charger
Great screen
Awesome audio quality for the price
Very clear audio recording while shooting video
Gorgeous design
Powerful chipset The Bad Low level of water resistance
No wireless charging
Only 2 years of software updates
Camera quality is average
Motorola is the darling of Android fans worldwide for always delivering a phone that cuts all the bells and whistles and delivers a solid core experience at an affordable price. The Edge 30 Fusion is kind of a weird break away from that formula, with a curved screen and a 144 Hz refresh rate — something that only gaming phones dare touch.
To save up on costs, its powered by last year's Snadpragon 888+, but that CPU is far from being slow or obsolete — just the opposite. The camera system is also very decent and even includes an auto Macro Mode for the ultra-wide lens — like the iPhone Pros and the Pixel 7 Pro do.
Overall, not a bad phone for not a lot of money. It looks shiny, it has a snappy Android build, and just a few small Motorola features slapped on top — like gestures and small customization options.
Read more: Motorola Edge 30 Fusion review
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
8.0 Apple iPhone SE (2022) The Good Affordable price
Light, thin and compact
iPhone with a button classic vibe
5G connectivity with C-band support
Super fast processor
Camera is great for day shots, video The Bad Feels dated
LCD screen instead of AMOLED
Screen feels too small for a modern phone
Battery life is improved, but still below average
Camera lacks night mode, has no ultra-wide lens
Only 64GB base storage
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) reiterates the design of the iPhone SE 2 before it and the iPhone 8 before that. Apple just updated the line with the latest Apple A15 silicon — the same chip that powers the iPhone 13 line. So, the iPhone SE (2022) is an affordable but hot device, with a powerful heart inside. The camera wasn't updated much, but the new processor allows for enhanced image processing, Apple's Deep Fusion (improved details and dynamics) as well as the new Photographic Styles. And, of course, the SE is now 5G capable.
All of that for $429 and you can understand while many users will be tempted by the new SE. The only thing we are worried about is how the battery will hold. The SE (2020) wasn't that great in the department, but Apple claimed new battery improvements. So, we will see.
How to choose the best phone for you in 2022
After all of the devices you've seen on these list, you're probably wondering how do you pick the best one for you? Well, as you should know, everyone has different needs from their smartphones. Some are into photography and need the best camera smartphone there is. Some want the best screen and performance. And some are more modest and want a more affordable, yet all around good and reliable smartphone. On this list there are great camera phones, like the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the Sony Xperia Pro-I. The best performance and screens are once again found in the Samsung and Apple, but also in OnePlus' 10 Pro.
When it comes to functionality or quirkiness, you will find it in Samsung's foldable Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 phones. Example of an affordable, yet good smartphone, are the Galaxy A53 5G, the iPhone 13 mini, and the OnePlus 10T. The 13 mini is one of the few compact phones left, and it is actually an excellent device to have, as long as you're not looking for a battery champ.
Consider all we've spoken about in this list carefully, and when you're wondering which phone to pick, ask yourself what are the main features I need daily. That mentality should make your decision a lot easier.
How we test the best phones
We won't lie, we're putting our review phones through many, many tests. The include display, performance, and battery life tests, among others. We are checking every screen's color temperatures, brightness, we are checking the performance of its processor and memory, and we are running days worth of tests to determine how much the battery lasts in different conditions.
Still, real-life conditions are just as, if not even more important. That's why we make sure that we always spend enough time with the devices we review so we can say with certainty what are their strengths and weaknesses. Cameras are very important in phones too, so we put these to the test in many conditions in our goal to determine which one wins and which one is still behind in the smartphone photography race.
Should you go for Android or iOS when choosing the best phone
The safe answer to this question is to go for a platform that is familiar to you. For example, if you've been using an Android phone your whole life, an iPhone will be quite an adjustment, and vice versa. Still, you should consider what phones your close friends and family, the people that you're going to text and share files with, are using. If most of them are using an iPhone, AirDrop will be a very missed feature once you switch to Android. If you have a MacBook or an iPad, getting an iPhone is the most logical thing, as it will allow you to stay in the 'ecosystem'. But Apple's iOS doesn't let you share files via Bluetooth-only to any device, so if that's a feature you use often, then an iPhone is a no no.
When it comes to customization and freedom, Android was and still is king. iOS 16 is set to allow for more iPhone customization by the user, but we doubt it will go to the lengths Android has gone. Android also allows you to download and open files more easily, and supports more types of these. That's another important feature if you're either a gaming or app enthusiast.
But the elephant in the room is the fact that iPhone users tend to hold onto their phones much longer than people with Android phones. That's mainly because the long-term software optimization of iOS phones is superior to Android phones. Also, iPhones get major OS updates for many years, while most Android brands only give you two to three years of software updates. Apple's phones also tend to stay fast and unproblematic for longer, which as you may have heard isn't the case with most Android-running phones.
However, you should also consider what you get for the money you spend. Here, the mid-range Android phone market is offering you phones with many flagship features for much cheaper than Apple. That's a fact that shouldn't be overlooked. Of course there's also a downside to this lower class and lower price tag type of phones. These tend to loose their value with time much quicker than iPhones.
The main selling points of a smartphone include its display, performance, battery life, and camera setup. There are many phones on this list which are great in all of these categories, making it even harder to pick one. That’s why we’re taking a closer look at what each one on the list is all about.We are well into October, and it has been an exciting year! Samsung 's new foldable phones are a fantastic upgrade on the concept, Sony has a new premium Xperia, and Google launched the bargain-priced Pixel 7 line Apple 's iPhone 14 series is predictably fantastic and brings about a more affordable big iPhone — the new iPhone 14 Plus OnePlus dropped the 10T, which cuts some corners, but brings you a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 at a very aggressive price. Motorola ’s Edge Plus (2022) is another excellent phone with a premium chip that is often found at a great discount.So, let's take a look — from great Android phones to the latest iPhones, plus a few different options for those who don't want to settle, we walk you through the very best handsets available on the market right now, with all of their pros and cons.
The Best Mobile Phone Brands
The best mobile phone brands, including the most popular, inexpensive, safe, and effective brands for everyday and occasional use. This list answers the question, "What are the best mobile phone brands?" The goal of this page is to provide a comprehensive list of all the major cell phone brands, making shopping and comparison fast and easy. Top mobile phone brands are available online and in traditional brick and mortar stores, allowing shoppers to select the best options for themselves and their family.
Purchasing the mobile phone brand that is the best fit for the consumer is key. It’s a matter of customer satisfaction: mobile phones that are too expensive or that drop too many calls can lead to unhappy users. Over time, cell phones wear out, so it’s important to find a long-lasting mobile phone brand that is also a consumer favorite brand, a sure sign of a quality product.
Prices for mobile phone brands may vary, depending on the materials used and the durability of the products, but the makers of the top mobile phone brand have what’s best for consumers in mind. Makers of cell phones often tailor make their products to be the best for home use (as well as some of the best travel mobile phone brands), and this best-rated brands for the home list will let you know which of these quality mobile phone brands really rate high for customer satisfaction.
Many individuals have a favorite brand of mobile phone, and this list includes all of the most well-known, recognizable, and safe mobile phone brands available on the market today. Each claims to offer the most trusted cell phones on the market, but this is what real users recommend, based on voting for the top cell phone brands available today. It’s good to keep in mind that the best mobile phone brands for one person might be the worst for another, and thoroughly considering mobile phone consumer feedback is crucial for your shopping satisfaction.
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