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Phones I would recommend for mobile photography
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items I love tech and mobile photography, in this section I've put together a list of phones I believe would be awesome the mobile photography.
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Old flagships
Best budget camera phones
Best flagships for street photography
Old flagships
Altho it came out in 2024, this sammy is still a great deal plus 7 years of support from launch you will continue to get security and os updates and with the stylus that still has Bluetooth support, you can use it as a remote shutter for the camera. ...
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G 512GB Titanium
An amazing device for mobile photography, with the specs and features on this phone, who needs a camera lol
vivo X100 Ultra - Full phone specifications - GSMArena.com
With an all day battery and dedicated photography kit, this phones a beast .
Xiaomi 13 Ultra - Full phone specifications - GSMArena.com
If you're into creating videos on your mobile device ,apple comes highly recommended
iPhone 15 Pro Max - Caractéristiques techniques - Apple Support
A pretty fast and capable device, the collaboration with hassleblad produced a pretty stellar camera, however I would prefer the OnePlus 13 lol.
OnePlus 12
Now if you want a phone that still has a headphone jack and uses micro SD with a camera system similar to the Sony alpha DSLR , then this is the device for you.
Sony Xperia 1 VI - Full phone specifications - GSMArena.com
Comes with a temp sensor, but when it comes to computational photography pixel phones are highly recommend, 7 years of updates from launch means that you gonna get years of support and updates on pixel 8 pro.in terms of the cameras, they're good for ...
Google Pixel 8 Pro - 24H Battery - Obsidian
Best budget camera phones
Pros great value, larger screen than the base s24 model ip68 rating.
Cons, downgrade to telephoto and selfie camera, no AF on selfie.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy AI | Samsung US
Pros , good price, macro added to ultra wide, AI editing and shooting tools.
Cons, not much memory for the base price (128 gigs), no telephoto
Smartfon GOOGLE Pixel 9a 5G 8/128GB 6.3" 120Hz Obsydian
Pros, good value for an iPhone, yep high res sensors, upgraded selfie camera
Cons, pricier than android alternatives, no telephoto
iPhone 17 - Apple
Pros, good build quality, great cameras, great value for money
Cons, no wireless charging, macro cam isn't great
Galaxy A56 5G | A Series Phone | Samsung US
Pros, price has dropped since launch, amazing consistent image quality
Cons, no dedicated macro mode, battery life not as good as the others
Galaxy S24 & S24+ | Galaxy AI | Samsung Polska
Pros, good low light and portrait features, great value for money
Cons, no telephoto, no selfie autofocus
motorola edge 70
The Google Pixel 9a ($499 in 2025) is an excellent mid-range smartphone, offering top-tier Tensor G4 performance, a bright 6.3-inch 120Hz display, and 7 years of software support. It features a large 5,100 mAh battery, a refined, nearly flush camera ...
Google Pixel 9a with Gemini - Iris
The $499 Google Pixel 10a (released March 2026) is a, refined,, high-value mid-range phone that functions largely as a "second edition" to the Pixel 9a. It features a flat,, durable design, a brighter \(6.3\)-inch \(120\text{Hz}\) OLED display, and e...
Google Pixel 10a - Unlocked Android Phone
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (released late 2025) is a highly refined, slim 6.7-inch "fan edition" phone offering flagship-level performance with the Exynos 2400 chipset, featuring a 120Hz AMOLED display and full Galaxy AI capabilities. It is praised fo...
Galaxy S25 FE | Features & Highlights | Samsung US
Best flagships for street photography
Pro , improved cameras over the 16 pro, tougher build quality
Cons minor upgrade over previous year model, limited colors, high prove
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max - Apple
Pros, computational photography, great color reproduction on images, 7 years support
Cons base model starts with 128 gig
8k video boost is not all it's made it to be
Pixel 10 Pro is my last Google phone. : r/GooglePixel - Reddit
Pros, excellent screen, privacy display, great cameras
Cons, no telemacro features, high price, not that much of an upgrade from the s25 ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy AI | Samsung US
Pros, hassleblad collaboration, IP 69 rating, amazing battery life, IR blaster
Cons limited color options, no selfie autofocus
Get the new OnePlus 13 | OnePlus United States
Pros: has telemacro
Cons : not as much support as the Samsung, Google or Apple
OPPO Find X9 Ultra - Your Next Camera
Pros excellent and versatile camera system
Cons portrait mode photos come out somewhat soft
vivo X300 Ultra – Flagship Smartphone with ZEISS Camera
Pros superb main camera, surprisingly good ultra wide, excellent telephoto across its entire zoom range.
Con camera app is packed with features and modes and can be a tad overwhelming
All Specs, Features of Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Pros flagship grade photos and video from all cameras.
Cons throttles under heavy load
OPPO Reno15 Pro 5G - Smooth High-FPS Gaming
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a premium, compact 6.3-inch flagship with top-tier cameras and AI features, offering an exceptional design with matte glass and a durable metal frame. It features a brighter 120Hz display, 42MP selfie camera, and 7 years of ...
Google Pixel 9 Pro - Unlocked Android Phone