Best Camera Phones 2026
Smartphones with the best cameras for photography and video
10 Products Reviewed
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Best OverallAppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle
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
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Also GreatGoogleDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one
Pixel 9 Pro
7.6/10
- Os:Android 14
- Camera:50MP dual-camera system
- Battery:4800mAh
- Display:6.7-inch OLED
$699.00
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Also GreatAppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle
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
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
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
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
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GoogleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle
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
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OnePlusNew ReleaseJust Released — Great time to buy the latest model
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
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AppleDeals LikelyNewer model likely available — look for deals on this one
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
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AppleGood TimingGood Time to Buy — Early in the product cycle
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