D
%Begin Best camera phones in 2022 Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us.
visibility
637 views
thumb_up
23 likes
J
Best camera phones in 2022
By Jordan Palmer published 13 October 2022 We've tested all the best camera phones - these are the ones that rise to the top Included in this guide:1AppleiPhone 14 Pro MaxCheck Price (opens in new tab)2GooglePixel 7 ProCheck Price (opens in new tab)3GooglePixel 6aCheck Price (opens in new tab)4AppleiPhone 14 ProCheck Price (opens in new tab)5SamsungGalaxy S22 UltraCheck Price (opens in new tab)6AppleiPhone 14Check Price (opens in new tab)7GooglePixel 7Check Price (opens in new tab)8AppleiPhone 14 PlusCheck Price (opens in new tab)9SamsungGalaxy Z Fold 4Check Price (opens in new tab)10AppleiPhone SE (2022)Check Price (opens in new tab) (Image credit: Tom's Guide) The battle for best camera phone usually boils down to an Apple vs. Google showdown, though that's on hold for a moment.
thumb_up
25 likes
W
While all four of Apple's new iPhones are out and fully tested, Google is in the process of revamping its smartphone lineup. With a new Tensor G2 chipset, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro figure to offer an array of new camera capabilities which we look forward to testing. Until we do, though, the iPhone 14 models stand alone, with bigger sensors and larger pictures paying dividends for Apple and its continued camera phone dominance.
thumb_up
8 likes
I
Of course, you're not limited to the iPhone or the Pixel if you want a phone that takes great pictures. Samsung also upgraded the cameras used for its Galaxy S22 lineup for an interesting logjam at the top of our best camera phones list.
The extensive camera testing we conduct on phones helps us find devices that capture memorable images and once-in-a-lifetime shots you'd miss with less-capable handsets. We're looking for camera phones that meld intricate optics and sensors with software algorithms that rely upon math and science to extract the best possible light, color and detail out of every scenario.
thumb_up
33 likes
A
It's not just about the number of lenses on the back, either - some phone makers make the most of artificial intelligence to improve post processing on your photos. After hundreds of hours of testing and many head-to-head photo comparisons, these are the best camera phones you can buy right now.
What are the best camera phones
The current king of smartphone cameras is the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
thumb_up
23 likes
S
This beast rocks a 48MP quad-pixel sensor with 2x telephoto zoom, plus a 12MP 3x telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. It's hard to go wrong here, whatever the lighting conditions.
thumb_up
8 likes
Z
And if you want the same camera prowess in a smaller body, there's the iPhone 14 Pro. While not as impressive as the Pro models, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus still deliver quality photos.
thumb_up
9 likes
A
If you want to look beyond Apple's phones, plenty of the best Android phones feature impressive cameras of their own. The best of the bunch is the Pixel 7 Pro, a beast of a camera phone. With a 50MP main sensor, you can get stunning pictures.
thumb_up
20 likes
B
Plus there's 5x optical zooming, beating the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you want a lower-cost camera phone, the Pixel 6a is absolutely the best choice.
thumb_up
38 likes
N
The iPhone SE (2022) doesn't support a Night mode. Both take great photos in daylight, but the Pixel comes out ahead when that light starts to dim. Our best camera phones rankings include a gallery of shots we've taken with each phone.
thumb_up
40 likes
H
Just click on the arrows in the pictures below to see a sample of what these camera phones are capable of.
The best camera phones you can buy today
Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)1 iPhone 14 Pro Max
The best camera phone you can buySpecifications
Display size: 6.7-inch OLED (2796 x 1290)CPU: A16 BionicRAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / NoRear cameras: 48MP (f/1.8) main with 2x optical zoom, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, 12MP (f/2.8) telephoto with 3x optical zoomFront camera: 12MP (f/1.9)Weight: 8.5 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 14:42Today's Best DealsView at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab)View at AT&T Mobility (opens in new tab)View at Newegg (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Best-in-class cameras+Excellent battery life+Immersive 6.7-inch display+Impressive Action mode for videoReasons to avoid
-Still just 20W chargingThe iPhone 14 Pro Max is everything you could ever want in a smartphone, including the best-in-class performance and cameras. The new 48MP main sensor is extremely powerful, offering crystal clear images with beautiful colors and lighting.
thumb_up
1 likes
M
The ultrawide lens also saw a bump in size, so it lets in more light. The telephoto sticks to 3x, which we think is a bit low given the competition.
thumb_up
17 likes
J
The main sensor also sports 2x optical zoom on its own, letting you get that quad-pixel quality on a zoomed image. There's Apple's new Photonic Engine, which improves on the phone maker's computational photography for mid- and low-light scenes. All told, you won't find better all around cameras on a smartphone.
thumb_up
49 likes
A
Read our full iPhone 14 Pro Max review.Image 1 of 4
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)
2 Google Pixel 7 Pro
Going head-to-head with AppleSpecifications
Display: 6.7-inch OLED (3120 x 1440; 10-120Hz)CPU: Tensor G2RAM: 12GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / NoRear cameras: 50MP (f/1.85) main, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, 48MP (f/3.5) with 5x optical zoomFront camera: 10.8MP (f/2.2)Weight: 7.3 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 6:31Today's Best DealsView 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
+Incredible cameras+Awesome Tensor features+More powerful chipsetReasons to avoid
-Colors are a bit dull in telephoto-Subpar battery lifeComing in hot right behind the iPhone 14 Pro Max is the Pixel 7 Pro, Google's latest flagship. This phone improves upon its predecessor in many key ways (except for battery life), including offering a 5x optical zoom on its telephoto lens.
thumb_up
32 likes
L
The Pixel 7 Pro keeps the same 50MP main and 12MP ultrawide sensors as the Pixel 6 Pro, but that's just fine. From the main and ultrawide cameras, pictures look stunning, matching and/or besting the iPhone 14 Pro (which shares the same camera system as the iPhone 14 Pro Max) in a lot of scenarios. Apple still had the upper hand on color reproduction in telephoto images, even if it tops out at 3x optical zoom.
thumb_up
13 likes
H
The Pixel 7 Pro's 10.8MP front camera also lags behind Apple, especially in dimmer settings. We noticed some extra face smoothing in our testing, while the iPhone reproduced more facial details. Even so, the Pixel 7 Pro is an incredible camera phone, certainly the best in the Android camp.
thumb_up
26 likes
L
Read our full Pixel 7 Pro review.Image 1 of 4
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)
3 Google Pixel 6a
Best camera phone on a budgetSpecifications
Display: 6.1-inch OLED (2400 x 1080; 60Hz)CPU: TensorRAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB / NoRear cameras: 12.2MP main (ƒ/1.7), 12MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2)Front camera: 8MP (ƒ/2.0)Weight: 6.3 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 6:29Today's Best DealsView 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
+Excellent cameras for the price+Enhanced Magic Erase tool+Bright displayReasons to avoid
-Poor battery life-Noticeably cheap materialsEven though the Pixel 6a costs hundreds of dollars less than the Pixel 6 Pro, it's still a formidable alternative, particularly if you're looking to get a great camera phone on the cheap. The Pixel 6a doesn't have a telephoto lens, but it does benefit from computational photography, producing very good images that blow away most of what you see from comparably priced phones.
thumb_up
11 likes
B
The Pixel 6a has something in common with the flagship Pixel 6 models - they all run on the same Tensor processor, so this budget device is capable of the same machine learning-powered features found on pricier Google phones. That includes Magic Eraser, the photo-editing tool that lets you erase extraneous people and objects from images with a tap.
thumb_up
17 likes
R
A revamp of the Pixel 6a lets you tone down distracting objects as well. Battery life could certainly be better on this phone, but for a low-cost camera phone, there's no better option than the Pixel 6a.
thumb_up
50 likes
H
Read our full Google Pixel 6a review.Image 1 of 4
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)
4 iPhone 14 Pro
Same cameras as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, just more compactSpecifications
Display size: 6.1-inch OLED (2556 x 1179)CPU: A16 BionicRAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / NoRear cameras: 48MP (f/1.8) main with 2x optical zoom, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, 12MP (f/2.8) telephoto with 3x optical zoomFront camera: 12MP (f/1.9)Weight: 7.3 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 10:13Today's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at AT&T Mobility (opens in new tab)View at Newegg (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Gorgeous and bright 120Hz display+Incredible performance+Spectacular cameras+Dynamic Island is a good notch replacementReasons to avoid
-Still just 20W chargingIf you're put off by the iPhone 14 Pro, but want the same camera prowess, then look no further than the iPhone 14 Pro. With its more compact 6.1-inch display, this phone is one powerful beast. And with the new 48MP main sensor, the iPhone 14 Pro can take some beautiful photos.
thumb_up
43 likes
M
The ultrawide camera also got an upgrade to allow in more light for better-lit pictures. The telephoto lens sticks to 3x - and we wish it was at least 4x to match the competition - but the main camera has its own 2x optical zoom, too. All told, the iPhone 14 Pro is the best compact camera phone.
thumb_up
43 likes
D
Read our full iPhone 14 Pro review.Image 1 of 5
(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)
5 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung's best camera phoneSpecifications
Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED (3088 x 1440; 1-120Hz)CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1RAM: 8GB, 12GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / NoRear camera: 108MP wide (f/1.8), 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 10MP telephoto (f/4.9) with 10x optical zoom, 10MP telephoto (f/2.4) with 3x optical zoomFront camera: 40MP (ƒ/2.2)Weight: 8.1 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 10:18Today's Best DealsView at Best Buy (opens in new tab)View at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Samsung (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Excellent dual telephoto lenses+Improved low-light photography+Big, bright displayReasons to avoid
-Battery life takes a step back-ExpensiveSamsung didn't make major changes to the camera setup on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but the enhancements over the S21 Ultra are very welcome. For starters, the 108MP main camera has a larger sensor, letting in more light. A Super Clear Glass over that lens eliminates flare when you're shooting in twilight and at night.
thumb_up
10 likes
H
The end result is better low-light photos and some sharp images when using the Galaxy S22 Ultra's Night mode. Other camera improvements to the Galaxy S22 Ultra focus on the software side of things.
thumb_up
6 likes
L
You now get adaptive pixel technology for combining 9 pixels into one (another low-light photo improvement), enhanced AI high-res processing and 4x faster multi-frame processing. Portrait mode benefits from AI Stereo Depth Maps to better separate your subject from the background of the shot.
thumb_up
10 likes
N
And a video Auto Framing feature recognizes up to 10 people and keeps them in focus when you're shooting. These software features are already getting a boost from Samsung, which began a camera update rollout in June 2022. Among the key improvements are a performance upgrade to portrait mode and a bug fix for Single Take.
thumb_up
26 likes
C
Ultimately, the top Apple and Google camera phones remain ahead of Samsung's best efforts, but only barely. This is the camera phone to get for Samsung fans.
thumb_up
21 likes
E
Read our full Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review.Image 1 of 4
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)
6 iPhone 14
The iPhone for everyone also has awesome camerasSpecifications
Display size: 6.1-inch OLED (2532 x 1170)CPU: A15 BionicRAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / NoRear cameras: 12MP (f/1.5) main, 12MP (f/2.4) ultrawideFront camera: 12MP (f/1.9)Weight: 6 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 7:41Today's Best DealsView at AT&T Mobility (opens in new tab)View at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab)View at Newegg (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Impressive dual cameras+Incredible performance+Comprehensive 5G coverage+New Photonic EngineReasons to avoid
-Slow chargingWhile it might lack the new 48MP sensor present on the Pro models, the iPhone 14 is still a great camera phone. It packs a faster aperture for better lighting, plus an upgraded ultrawide sensor. In short, the photos that the iPhone 14 puts out are a step above last year.
thumb_up
1 likes
L
Details and dynamic range give the iPhone 14 a leg up over many of its similarly-priced competitors, such as the Galaxy S22. (Samsung's phone has the advantage in zoom, however.) But for $799, the iPhone 14 offers a great camera experience. Read our full iPhone 14 review.Image 1 of 4
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)
7 Google Pixel 7
Tensor-powered photo features for lessSpecifications
Display: 6.3-inch OLED (2400 x 1080; 90Hz)CPU: Tensor G2RAM: 8GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB / NoRear cameras: 50MP (f/1.85) main, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawideFront camera: 10.8MP (f/2.2)Weight: 7.3 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 7:03Today's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Best Buy (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Excellent cameras+Tensor G2 powers new features+Starts at less than $599Reasons to avoid
-No telephoto lens-Subpar battery lifeYou may not get a telephoto lens with the Pixel 7, but you get everything else the Pixel 7 Pro offers while paying less for the privilege.
thumb_up
43 likes
A
The Pixel 7 starts at $599 - $300 less than its Pro sibling and $200 less than flagship phones with comparable specs. The Pixel 7 is all about the Tensor processor, and the new Tensor G2 enables a lot of photo-friendly features like an improved Super Res Zoom for getting up close to objects without introducing a lot of blur or fuzziness to your photo. Speaking of blur, the Photo Unblur feature can touch up photos - even ones shot on different devices - so that they're better focused.
thumb_up
33 likes
E
Underwhelming battery life means you'll need to charge up during marathon shooting sessions. But the Pixel 7 continues to reap the benefits of Google's skill with computational photography. Read our full Google Pixel 7 review.Image 1 of 4
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)
8 iPhone 14 Plus
A big-screen camera phone from AppleSpecifications
Display size: 6.7-inch OLED (2778 x 1284)CPU: A15 BionicRAM: 6GBStorage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / NoRear cameras: 12MP (f/1.5) main, 12MP (f/2.4) ultrawideFront camera: 12MP (f/1.9)Weight: 7.2 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 11:57Today's Best DealsView 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 cameras+Long-lasting battery+A 6.7-inch iPhone for $200 less than the iPhone 14 Pro MaxReasons to avoid
-No telephoto lens-No adaptive refresh rate on the displayAnything the iPhone 14 can do with its dual camera, the iPhone 14 Plus can handle as well, only with a bigger display for showing off your photos.
thumb_up
43 likes
L
Otherwise, the Plus uses the same camera system as its smaller sibling, including the bigger sensor on the main camera to let in more light. As a result, big phone fans should feel confident they're getting a great camera phone with the iPhone 14 Plus.
thumb_up
23 likes
S
The larger size means more than just a bigger screen. Apple also equips the iPhone 14 Plus with a larger battery that lasted just shy of 12 hours on our custom test. That's an outstanding time that outperforms the average smartphone by 2 hours, so you can be assured of a lot of extra time out in the field taking some stellar photos.
thumb_up
3 likes
J
Read our full iPhone 14 Plus review.Image 1 of 5
(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Tom's Gude)(Image credit: Tom's Gude)(Image credit: Tom's Gude)(Image credit: Tom's Gude)
9 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
The best cameras on a foldable phoneSpecifications
Display: 7.6-inch AMOLED (2176 x 1812), interior; 6.2-inch AMOLED (2136 x 904), exteriorCPU: Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1RAM: 12GBStorage / Expandable: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / NoRear cameras: 50MP wide (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 10MP telephoto (f/2.4) with 3x optical zoomFront camera: 10MP cover (f/2.2), 4MP under-display (f/1.8)Weight: 9.3 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 8:19 (adaptive), 9:28 (60Hz)Today's Best DealsView at Amazon (opens in new tab)View at Best Buy (opens in new tab)View at Samsung (opens in new tab)Reasons to buy
+Much improved main camera+Longer battery life+Improved multitasking with taskbarReasons to avoid
-Under-display selfie cam is still lackluster-The priciest phone you can buyYou don't typically buy foldable phones expecting great cameras, even the best foldable phones. But Samsung took great pains to fix a weak spot in its otherwise stellar foldable lineup by upgrading the main camera on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
thumb_up
10 likes
M
Thanks to the 50MP wide shooter, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 can hold its own against other devices on our best camera phones list. It even exceeded the iPhone 13 Pro Max on some individual shots in our testing. We were particularly impressed with the colors in photos captured by the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
thumb_up
40 likes
S
We'd advise against taking photos with the 4MP under-display camera, which still produces fuzzier shots compared to the superior 10MP camera on the phone's cover display. We also like the multitasking features on the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which let you do things like drag photos from the camera roll directly into Google Drive. Read our full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review.Image 1 of 6
(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)(Image credit: Tom's Guide)
10 iPhone SE 2022
Apple's best low-cost camera phoneSpecifications
Display: 4.7-inch LCD (1344 x 750)CPU: A15 BionicRAM: 4GBStorage / Expandable: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / NoRear camera: 12MP (f/1.8)Front camera: 7MP (f/2.2)Weight: 5 ouncesBattery life (Hrs:Mins): 9:05Today's Best DealsView 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
+Very good photo quality+Compact and easy to use with one hand+Powerful performanceReasons to avoid
-No Night mode for camera-Dated design with big bezelsApple may have stuck with a single-camera design for the iPhone SE (2022), but the lowest-cost iPhone still does plenty with that lone lens.
thumb_up
45 likes
A
Part of the credit goes to the A15 Bionic inside the SE - the same chipset that the iPhone 13 lineup uses. Because of the A15, the iPhone SE 2022 supports features such as Smart HDR 4 (which can handle tricky lighting situations) and Deep Fusion (for calling it details and textures in photos). The iPhone SE 2022 may only cost $429, but the pictures you've captured will look like they're coming from a much more expensive device.
thumb_up
33 likes
C
There's a noticeable shortcoming with the iPhone SE 2022's camera capabilities. Unlike the other best camera phones, there's no Night mode support. And as far as we can tell, there's no reason for leaving out that feature, other than Apple want to distinguish its cheapest phone from its pricier flagships.
thumb_up
6 likes
E
The result is that the iPhone SE can't match the other phones on this list for taking photos in low- and no-light settings. That shouldn't necessarily prevent you from turning to the iPhone SE 2022, especially if you like Apple phones but don't care for high price tags. This iPhone still takes excellent all-around photos, even if its nighttime performance leaves a little to be desired.
thumb_up
12 likes
Z
Read our full iPhone SE (2022) review.
How to pick the best camera phone for you
There are many factors to consider if camera quality factors heavily into your smartphone purchasing decision.
thumb_up
12 likes
I
A good way to start is by asking yourself what kinds of photos you see yourself taking. Not all multi-lens cameras are created equal - some have ultrawide lenses for stunning landscapes, others have telephotos for zoomed-in shallow-depth-of-field portraits, and others still have both. The newest flagships from the likes of Samsung and Huawei even have periscope-style lenses that can achieve up to 10x lossless zoom, rivaling the power of DSLRs.
thumb_up
1 likes
A
Something else to consider: Megapixels don't matter as much as aperture. Cameras with a wider aperture (lower ƒ-stop numbers translate to wider lenses) let in more light, which greatly helps produce better shots in the dark.
thumb_up
49 likes
A
The high-megapixel sensors found in the latest devices are nice, but it's a common misconception that pixel count directly translates to better-looking photos.
Do you need a portrait mode that allows for bokeh backgrounds? That's where the subject of the photo is in sharp focus, while an artistic blur blankets the rest of the scene.
thumb_up
23 likes
V
Although it started as a feature exclusive to multi-camera phones, the single-lens iPhone SE is capable of capturing bokeh-effect portraits. Some devices even let you adjust the strength of the blur before and after you take a shot. Front camera specs are important, too.
thumb_up
49 likes
K
In a world where we're taking more selfies than ever, you shouldn't overlook a phone's front camera. Many front cameras, like the ones on the iPhone 13 and Pixel 6, can actually perform the same portrait mode effects that rear cameras pull off.
thumb_up
16 likes
N
Some phones feature two front cameras, with the second lens pulling in more background details, though that feature has gone out of fashion recently. Finally, don't forget about video. Your cameras shoot more than just still images.
thumb_up
36 likes
S
Consider what resolution the camera captures video at along with the frame rate. A word to the wise, though: Be wary that ratcheting up the resolution will result in clips that take up much more space on your smartphone's internal storage.
How we test camera phones
When we evaluate the best camera phones, we pick phones of comparable prices and capabilities and put them through a range of head-to-head comparisons.
thumb_up
2 likes
M
We pick common shooting situations - landscapes, indoor and outdoor shots, portraits and selfies in daylight and at night. We also test out each camera lens, including ultrawide angle and telephoto lenses if the phone features those.
In addition to testing the rear lenses of each phone, we also test the front camera, snapping selfies in both standard and portrait mode.
thumb_up
49 likes
M
We then compare the results to similar camera phones. Photos used in our comparisons are taken with the default settings on each camera.
thumb_up
38 likes
C
Even if a phone offers manual controls, we don't test those, as we want to replicate the experience the typical smartphone user would have using the camera app on a device. In each of our smartphone reviews, we also factor in any special features, such as dual lenses and what they enable, Portrait Modes, and other special modes, before we come to a conclusion.
thumb_up
14 likes
H
Camera testing is the most relevant evaluation for picking the best camera phones, but our smartphone reviews include other testing, such as performance testing, battery testing and display testing. You can see the full results of those tests when we rate the best phones overall.Round up of today's best dealsPlansUnlockedGet $50 off this p...
thumb_up
17 likes
S
(opens in new tab)Google Pixel 6a (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$33.71/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all prices (opens in new tab)Apple iPhone 14 Pro (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)36 monthsUnlimited minsUnlimitedtextsUnlimiteddata$999.99 (opens in new tab) upfront$90/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Verizon Wireless (opens in new tab)See all pricesGet $50 off this p... (opens in new tab)Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$56.62/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all pricesNew customers can ...
thumb_up
20 likes
A
(opens in new tab)Apple iPhone 14 (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$49.54/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all pricesNew customers can ... (opens in new tab)Apple iPhone 14 Plus (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$57.88/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all pricesGet $50 off this p...
thumb_up
1 likes
S
(opens in new tab)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)No contractUnlimited minsUnlimitedtexts4GBdataCalls: Calls to MX & CA includedTexts: Messaging to MX & CA includedData: (slowed to 128kbps speeds)Free (opens in new tab) upfront$94.12/mth (opens in new tab)View Deal (opens in new tab)at Mint Mobile (opens in new tab)See all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best pricespowered by
Be In the Know
Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Jordan PalmerPhones EditorJordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related.
thumb_up
32 likes
D
He's written about phones for over six years and plans to continue for a long while to come. He loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. Jordan likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets.
thumb_up
21 likes
A
Outside of work, you can find him poring over open-source software and his studies. More about cameras
Best home security cameras in 2022: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models
Best GoPro camera in 2022Latest
The best Roombas in 2022See more latest ► Topics Cameras Smartphones See all comments (40) 40 Comments Comment from the forums BrodaFett You should have included the Sony xperia z5 on here.
thumb_up
8 likes
L
23 megapixels and Sony tech equals a deserved mention in this article. Samsung might have the best specs but in my experience are the least reliable and most likely to be a factory lemon. They get too much hype already so show some deserved love to other brands.
thumb_up
25 likes
G
Reply Brian_100 Point taken Brodafett, However You Must Have All The Knowledge of What Makes a Cell Phone Camera The Best, and its Not Havingt The Most Mega Pixls That Make The Best Cell Phone Cameras!!!!
The Resolution Myth
Generally speaking, the more megapixels a cellphone camera offers, the better the quality of pictures you can take with the device. However, this is not always true.
The Resolution Myth
Generally speaking, the more megapixels a cellphone camera offers, the better the quality of pictures you can take with the device. However, this is not always true.
thumb_up
8 likes
J
While the megapixel resolution is important, it alone does not guarantee the optimal results for picture quality. Other variables such as lens quality, shutter speed, low-light performance play an equally important role in determining the overall quality of pictures taken with a cellphone or smartphone camera. Nevertheless, the best camera cellphones offer resolution ratings of at least 10 megapixels, and a few models support resolutions of 20 megapixels or more.
thumb_up
4 likes
A
Reply bjornl 17626249 said:You should have included the Sony xperia z5 on here. 23 megapixels and Sony tech equals a deserved mention in this article. Samsung might have the best specs but in my experience are the least reliable and most likely to be a factory lemon.
thumb_up
28 likes
A
They get too much hype already so show some deserved love to other brands.
The above linked review is not alone in determining that that the Samsung s7 s7Edge are the best cameras in smart phones.
http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/Samsung-Galaxy-S7-edge-Mobile-Review-A-new-champion
Also pixel count, particularly in as small a sensor as phones have play next to no role at all in image quality. Reply BrodaFett Yes, I am well aware that pixels aren't the end all be all of photography.
The above linked review is not alone in determining that that the Samsung s7 s7Edge are the best cameras in smart phones.
http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/Samsung-Galaxy-S7-edge-Mobile-Review-A-new-champion
Also pixel count, particularly in as small a sensor as phones have play next to no role at all in image quality. Reply BrodaFett Yes, I am well aware that pixels aren't the end all be all of photography.
thumb_up
14 likes
S
My point was simply the Sony xperia z5 is every bit as good as any of these cameras listed. It wasn't mentioned because it is not a Samsung or Apple iPhone period.
thumb_up
49 likes
L
Let me ask both of you how good are Sony lenses?? Yeah they are very good.
thumb_up
12 likes
D
The xperia is a Sony phone with Sony lenses and camera technology. Then logically shouldn't they get mentioned on this list? Instead it's Samsung, Samsung, Samsung, Apple, Samsung.
thumb_up
48 likes
H
So, do you want to keep singling out one little point from my comment, or address the actual basis of my original comment? Disprove that the xperia z5 doesn't deserve to be on this list. I'm waiting.
thumb_up
18 likes
E
To the author do some research. Don't be lazy and just list the newest phones, in order, from the two biggest names in the industry.
thumb_up
32 likes
N
There are enough corporate sponsored fluff pieces for Samsung already. Reply 098340394852 One of three of Samsung and Apple's sensor part sources is Sony.
thumb_up
49 likes
J
Guess which produces the best results in tests? A good camera is low fringe and grain and best low-light handling under competitive pixel density. Three years ago Sony finish a "super white" low-light tech that nobody has yet to compete with.
thumb_up
30 likes
A
You think they are going to use worse parts on their own products? Reply bjornl You guys should just check out DXO Mobile. Which unlike uninformed random noise from the internet is fact based.
http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles
The Sony's do well, but aren't as magical as you might wish.
Reply ladinboarder No comment about the Lumia 950?
http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles
The Sony's do well, but aren't as magical as you might wish.
Reply ladinboarder No comment about the Lumia 950?
thumb_up
4 likes
H
..maybe/probably the true winner in the categories "Best Smartphone Camera Overall" and "Best Smartphone Video"?!?! Reply malaima The Sony's do well, but aren't as magical as you might wish. Reply Faisal_15 Well I think the sony cybershot was one off the best cell phone camera at that time..
thumb_up
9 likes
B
cybershot took us to another level of photography Reply Michael Trenton I have a Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. Best phone camera I've had ever.
thumb_up
16 likes
L
:) Reply View All 40 Comments MOST READMOST SHARED1Samsung's amazing The Frame TV is $500 off in early Black Friday deal2The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: Release date, pre-orders, trailer and more3Malicious Chrome extensions with 1 million downloads can hijack your browser - delete these now4Next Doctor Who seasons exclusive to Disney Plus in the U.S. and beyond5This fully waterproof speaker is just $69 in early Black Friday deal1Next Doctor Who seasons exclusive to Disney Plus in the U.S.
thumb_up
44 likes
T
and beyond2This fully waterproof speaker is just $69 in early Black Friday deal3The best cheap monthly VPN plans in 20224Is a firm or soft mattress better?5Amazon Fire TV Cube (2022) review
thumb_up
40 likes
Similar Discussions
-
WATCH Disturbing video shows elderly Delaware jewelry store owner brutally attacked with hammer during armed robbery
-
PAK vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Today s Playing 11 Player Stats Pitch Report for 5th T20I
-
One Piece Chapter 1061 Vegapunk s technology may give two Straw Hats significant power ups
-
You re the only player that I cry for when you lose Chris Evert to Roger Federer ahead of his last match at 2022 Laver Cup
-
Gratitude for the simplicity and the gift that was the shirt Sheriff midfielder left in awe after Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo s gesture
-
COPD Preventing treating and coping with a serious breathing problem Harvard Health
-
Where Is CBS s Dramedy So Help Me Todd Filmed?
-
Kaseya remote IT software has been compromised due to REvil ransomware attack The News Pocket
-
Saints Rashid Shaheed Reaches end zone again Thursday CBSSports com
-
Marshal APK Download for Android APKfun com
-
Skydiving Scramble APK Download for Android
-
MyDegetel APK Download for Android
-
PRODIGY CLASSES APK Download for Android
-
L extr me droite accus e de faire de la r cup ration sur Lola Justice Meurtre De Lola
-
Inflation des millions de Britanniques contraints de sauter des repas
-
Mobilisation de la Nupes dimanche avis de temp te ou simple averse ?
-
12 Problematic Moments From Early 2000s Dating Shows
-
Gavin Wood is stepping down as CEO of Parity Companies Layer 1S
-
Week 8 winners and losers Heisman candidate Bo Nix has Oregon back in playoff hunt after blowout win over UCLA
-
Los cient ficos de EE UU urgen al Gobierno a traer inmigrantes calificados
-
10 Good Things About The Star Wars Prequels The Nerd Stash
-
I Painted 30 Illustrations To Show That Not All Monsters Are Scary
-
50 Odd And Interesting Weird History Posts
-
How to Turn Off Driving Mode on iPhone
-
Apple Confirms the New iPhone SE
-
Can You Connect AirPods to Xbox One?
-
Why HDR on the iOS YouTube App Matters
-
How to Upgrade Install OS X El Capitan on Your Mac
-
Compare 2022 Jeep Renegade vs Toyota RAV4 CarBuzz
-
Lordstown Motors Needs $150 Million To Get The Endurance To Customers CarBuzz