The 10 Best Camera Phones You Can Buy Today

Priya Rana

Sep 01,2025

Introduction

In this digital era full of cool gadgets and amazing smartphones, we are accustomed to capturing all the good moments we're having. Therefore, whenever we look for a new mobile phone, all we want to know is does its camera is worth it. And for that, we go through a tough process of finding the best smartphone with the best camera features. It is not only confusing but also gives a headache. Here comes Techgadget360 to help you decide which camera phone to pick without facing any hassle.

In this blog, we are bringing you the 10 best camera phones you can buy today. Explore our comprehensive list of top options to make an informed decision.

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max

If you are looking for a powerful smartphone with a highly advanced camera system, then the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are the best camera phone options to consider. These two devices with their 48MP cameras and improved computational photography give the best vibrant photos. These also have a "Camera Control" button for better handling and control while you are capturing photos and video, which reduces the chances of camera shake.

Specifications:

Front camera: 12MP
Rear cameras: 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x telephoto
OIS: Yes
Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL / Pixel 9 Pro

These smartphones have reliable camera systems, excellent screens and speakers, provide class-leading panorama photos and improved video and mic recording. There are no trade-offs to weigh up between them — there's just the question of whether a 6.3-inch Pixel 9 Pro or 6.8-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL is the better fit for your hands and pockets.

Specifications:

Front camera: 42MP
Rear cameras: 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom
OIS: Yes
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

From the world's biggest phone makers, the S25 Ultra is still one of the best all-round and fullest-featured Android phone cameras out there. Its wireless charging and smart AI features with reliable photo processing and IP67 water and dust resistance make it worth buying.

Specifications:

Front camera: 10.8MP
Rear cameras: 64MP wide, 12MP ultrawide
OIS: Yes
Storage: 128GB

Google Pixel 8a

The Pixel 8a is a very impressive camera phone, despite not having the most high-end camera hardware. Thanks to Google's intelligent processing, it's capable of taking good point-and-shoot shots in a range of lighting situations. Its video quality at 4K is also impressive when light is on its side, and to users, the camera feedback is quite snappy.

Specifications:

Front camera: 10.8MP
Rear cameras: 64MP wide, 12MP ultrawide
OIS: Yes
Storage: 128GB

OnePlus 13

The Pixel 9 Pro can still be picked for camera phones — but the OnePlus 13 is in the ballpark among smartphone users. Its triple camera system impresses, though a couple of stumbles in white balance and a limited telephoto option stand in the way of true greatness. Its all cameras provide great image quality and a quick processor flies through photo-editing. With a premium feel stunning color-accurate high-res screen, this is a great camera phone to pick.

Specifications:

Front camera: 32MP
Rear camera: Main camera 50MP, telephoto 50MP, ultra-wide 50MP
OIS: Yes
Storage: 256/512GB

Apple iPhone 16

If you're into your photography, the iPhone 16 is a tremendous piece of kit, especially for anyone who wants to point and shoot and then share some good-looking snaps on social media without mucking around with much post-processing. More advanced snappers will, however, feel the loss of being able to shoot in RAW and then fine-tune the look of their snaps, in a digital darkroom.

Specifications:

Rear cameras: 48MP wide, 12MP ultrawide
Front camera: 12MP
OIS: Yes
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OnePlus Open

The OnePlus Open is once again the best camera phone within foldable, mostly due to the quality of its photo processing and hardware. With three lenses on the back — a 52-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide and a 3x telephoto lens — it is detail-rich and versatile. The primary camera has great shadow detail and does well in mixed lighting. Performance in low light is especially impressive, it has a dependable auto night mode to make sure you get clear shots without a tripod.

Specifications:

Front camera: 20MP (main), 32MP (cover)
Rear cameras: 48 MP (wide), 64MP (telephoto), 48 MP (ultrawide)
OIS: Yes
Storage: 512GB/1TB

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Boasting a quad-lens array that couldn't be more versatile — and Leica co-engineering, no less — the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a clear standout in the premium camera phone space. If you want a superb suite of cameras, far-reaching zoom and impressive power and battery life then Xiaomi 15 Ultra is one of the best options available in the market.

Specifications:

Front camera: 32MP
Rear cameras: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide), 50MP (3x telephoto), 200MP (4.3x periscope telephoto)
OIS: Yes
Storage: 256GB, 512, 1TB

Honor Magic 7 Pro

The Honor Magic 7 Pro is pushing the AI aspect of photography hard, so if you're interested in AI tech that's (admittedly) not fully cooked, it could be what you're after. Buying this phone will bring you a great design, especially in Lunar Grey, a sharp and colourful screen and some interesting AI camera features. Its high-res triple cameras perform well too making it a worthy option in the list.

Specifications:

Rear cameras: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide), 200MP (3x telephoto)
Front camera: 50MP
OIS: Yes
Storage: 512GB, 1TB

iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e has only one rear camera, but it's a significant upgrade for Apple's low-end phone. The iPhone 16e ditches the 12MP snapper from its predecessor, and opts for a 48MP camera, matching the main camera spec of the iPhone 16. And on this phone as on that one, the camera on the iPhone 16e can digitally simulate a 2x zoom by cropping in on shots that emerged shockingly detailed in our use. The Pixel 9a does a good job and all, but I prefer the zoom shots from the iPhone 16e.

Specifications:

Rear camera: 48main (f/1.6)
Front camera: 12MP (f/1.9)
OIS: Yes
Storage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / No

The Bottom Line

There is a lot to think about if the quality of the camera plays a big part in your decision on which smartphone to buy. And good place to start is to ask yourself what kinds of photos you imagine that you'll be taking.