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Best Camera Phones 2026

Smartphones with the best cameras for photography and video

10 Products Reviewed

1

AppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Best Overall
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
8.3/10
  • Camera:48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto (5x optical zoom)
  • Battery:Up to 29 hours video playback
  • Display:6.9-inch Super Retina XDR
  • Storage:256GB, 512GB, 1TB
$1199.00
2

GoogleDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one

Pixel 9 Pro

Also Great
Google Pixel 9 Pro
7.6/10
  • Os:Android 14
  • Camera:50MP dual-camera system
  • Battery:4800mAh
  • Display:6.7-inch OLED
$699.00
3

AppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

iPhone 17

Also Great
Apple iPhone 17
8.7/10
  • Camera:Dual 48MP + 12MP
  • Battery:Up to 20 hours video playback
  • Display:6.1-inch Super Retina XDR
  • Processor:A17 Bionic
$799.00
4

GoogleNew Model SoonConsider Waiting — New model coming in a few months

Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a
8.2/10
  • Camera:12.2MP main, 12MP ultrawide
  • Display:6.1-inch OLED
  • Processor:Google Tensor G2
  • Battery Life:Up to 24 hours
$399.00
5

AppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

iPhone Air

Apple iPhone Air
6.8/10
  • Camera:48MP wide (4 equivalent lenses)
  • Design:5.6mm thin, aluminum
  • Battery:Up to 22 hours video playback
  • Display:6.55-inch Super Retina XDR
$999.00
6

SamsungDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
8.9/10
  • Camera:Quad 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP
  • Battery:5000mAh
  • Display:6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED
  • Processor:Exynos 2200/Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
$1049.99
7

GoogleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

Pixel 10 Pro XL

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
8.5/10
  • Camera:Triple 50MP + 12MP + 48MP
  • Battery:5000mAh
  • Display:6.7-inch OLED
  • Processor:Google Tensor G3
$899.00
8

OnePlusNew ReleaseJust Released — Great time to buy the latest model

15

OnePlus 15
8.5/10
  • Camera:50MP main, 48MP ultrawide
  • Display:6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED
  • Processor:Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • Battery Life:4500mAh
$999.99
9

AppleDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
8.4/10
  • Os:iOS 20
  • Camera:Triple 48MP Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto
  • Battery:Up to 28 hours talk time
  • Display:6.7-inch Super Retina XDR
$799.99
10

AppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle

iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro
8.3/10
  • Camera:48 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide, 12 MP telephoto
  • Battery:3200 mAh
  • Display:6.1 inches, Super Retina XDR
  • Storage:128/256/512 GB, 1 TB
$1099.00